I want the most out of my to-be 2012 Ford Focus (SEL vs Titanium?)? - by lizardfuel55
SubJeff on 10/7/2011 at 21:41
Quote Posted by Ulukai
If you've still got the RX-8, you probably don't want 22mpg flashing in your face all day anyway :)
Hey! I do 25-30mpg because I drive sensibly (mostly)!
I'd get a Mazda 3 over the Ford Focus too. But then I just like Jap cars :p
glslvrfan on 11/7/2011 at 12:30
I'd learn how to drive and buy a used Toyota, or Honda. Save 10 to 15.
Dia on 11/7/2011 at 12:33
Quote Posted by demagogue
To each their own; at least you're not going with a Honda or Kia.
Bite your tongue! I LOVE my little Kia! It not only handles great (I also happen to think it looks sassy too), but last month I drove over 180 miles on
less than a half tank of gas.
'Nuff said.
:p
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http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/Diah_/TTLG%20Stuff/2010KiaForte.jpgdemagogue on 11/7/2011 at 14:28
Quote Posted by Dia
Bite your tongue! I LOVE my little Kia! It not only handles great (I also happen to think it looks sassy too), but last month I drove over 180 miles on
less than a half tank of gas.
Kias are fine.
... if you like sassy. :)
Edit: ... which is to say the username lizardfuel55 doesn't strike me as having that personality. But you never know.
heywood on 11/7/2011 at 15:24
The Focus would be my choice in that price range as well, but definitely get the 5 door. A year from now, you won't remember that it cost $800 more than the sedan but you'll appreciate the hatch every time you have to carry something larger than a suitcase. The Mazda3 5 door is better, but only if you intend to get the manual transmission. Personally, I prefer a manual in a small car. But if you're going to get an automatic transmission, the dual clutch 6-speed auto in the Focus is the way to go. The Mazda 3 will also cost you more for similar options, probably $2-3k more after negotiating.
The Civic is a boring drive compared to these two, a bit too boring for me. And the Corolla and Cruze are just hopeless. I've rented both recently and hated them. To my surprise, one recent rental I liked was the Hyundai i30, which I think is called the Elantra Touring in the US. I'd give that a look as well.
Tocky on 13/7/2011 at 02:38
I like your first car except where it says TURN ME LOOSE it should say TURN ME OVER IF YOU CAN READ THIS only upside down.
gunsmoke on 13/7/2011 at 21:23
My nickname used to be "Loverboy", and I love that song "Turn me Loose". It is an inside joke of sorts.
glslvrfan on 15/7/2011 at 22:10
Quote Posted by gunsmoke
'll sell you my drag car for that much...My brother has a 73 vega. Has ran at Ohio Valley and Fredricksburg strips. It was hitting mid 7's 1/8th mile. i made up an ebay screen.. "sixsecondvega" when he wanted to get a few things. Took a minute but has hit consistent high 6's. His best run was 6.86, perfect light. Ran a flat 7 once with the front wheels still in the air past the 60 foot beam.
