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airgabe · 07-03-2008, 05:34 PM

Can you guys help me decide, I know there have been numerous posts before. I can not decide between the Civic, element, fit, mini, versa and rav4???

station · 07-03-2008, 05:35 PM

Yaris. It's like a star trek shuddle pod. Or the Smart Car would be rad.

DirtymikeTDB · 07-03-2008, 05:35 PM

As an auto technition, My serious suggestion is.... go out, test drive, and get what you feel most comfy in.

airgabe · 07-03-2008, 05:37 PM

I want a trouble free car for 5 years?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtymikeTDB

As an auto technition, My serious suggestion is.... go out, test drive, and get what you feel most comfy in.

mottmcfly · 07-03-2008, 05:43 PM

I cant speak to any of those cars but we are looking as well. We dont want to go with anything too small because I am quite frankly not amazed at how the smallest cars fare in an accident. Were looking at the Altima Hybrid but it's expensive and we worry about the ecological impact once the car is no longer useful.

bighit8 · 07-03-2008, 05:46 PM

If you want to by cheap.The new Hyundai's have improved drastically and are decent cars.5 years maybe,depends on how much you drive.But I am all about Toyota.It pains me to say that being a Euro car tech for 13 years or so.

L8 APEKS · 07-03-2008, 05:47 PM

I like Hyundai too. I'd rock one.

bighit8 · 07-03-2008, 05:48 PM

As an auto technition.Dirty mike does that mean you specialize in Ignition problems?J/k

Dan White · 07-03-2008, 05:49 PM

I'll throw my 2 cents in! I currently own a Prius, Scion X-B and '07 CRV. Had a 2005 Mini (std., not S). Loved driving my Mini but was a little tight inside for carrying bike gear (& a bike if necessary) plus even a std. Mini is over $20k so I wouldn't call it an economy car. Love my Scion X-B; I put a 1 1/4" trailer hitch on it for use w/my Thule 2 bike rack. Plenty of room for all my bike gear plus back seats are fairly roomy.
My wife has owned two Prius ('05 & '0

and it is really a great car. If you get a basic one (no leather & Nav.) it is similiar price to a std. Mini but you get 45 miles to a gallon.
Test drove a Honda Fit but preferred the Scion. As DirtymikeTBD said, go out and test drive them yourself. Can't beat the reliability of a Honda or Toyota product. Good luck!

Rockinthecasbah · 07-03-2008, 05:50 PM

my xb does it all, put a hitch on it also, and it can hit the dirt roads just fine

airgabe · 07-03-2008, 05:55 PM

Scion XB can I put 2inch reciver or do I need an adapter?
I am on my way to test drive tonite!!

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Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

my xb does it all, put a hitch on it also, and it can hit the dirt roads just fine

DirtymikeTDB · 07-03-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighit8

As an auto technition.Dirty mike does that mean you specialize in Ignition problems?J/k

Haha.... that means I have a Bachelors in Automitive science!!!!!

Burner · 07-03-2008, 06:08 PM

Element... keep your bikes safe inside.

CPATCRASH · 07-03-2008, 06:09 PM

Honda Civic. Non Hybrid! I drive an Element though and love it.

Blue Rat · 07-03-2008, 06:36 PM

Another vote for the Element ... two bike inside and safe, plus room for a metric butt ton of other stuff.

Elisheva · 07-03-2008, 07:26 PM

Gabe, I bought a pre-owned Toyota Camry in 2003. 90,000 miles (currently)and not a single problem. Just change the oil and tires and you're good to go.

BTW 25mpg in city.

BobBurnes · 07-03-2008, 08:54 PM

I've been told the Element is rocking. I can't speak from experience.

I can't fit crap in any of those cars and I can't imagine driving any of them more than an hour or two before I went nuts and chewed my way out of the car via the air vent.

Good luck in your decision!

slo65 · 07-03-2008, 08:54 PM

my friend has an element, the "sc" version, it's really nice

bvader · 07-03-2008, 08:55 PM

Mazda 3 hatchback
Price, Functionality, Reliability, ride

BobBurnes · 07-03-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slo65

my friend has an element, the "sc" version, it's really nice

Looks like the Element's have it!

07-03-2008, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
airgabe Senior Member	Best Economical Car Can you guys help me decide, I know there have been numerous posts before. I can not decide between the Civic, element, fit, mini, versa and rav4??? __________________ Dino told me I was his Mr.Miagi TURNER HOMER

07-03-2008, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
DirtymikeTDB Dirtbag	As an auto technition, My serious suggestion is.... go out, test drive, and get what you feel most comfy in. __________________ www.CycleryUSA.com www.sockguy.com www.sponserhouse.com/members/dirtymike www.e13components.com

07-03-2008, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
mottmcfly Pro beginner	I cant speak to any of those cars but we are looking as well. We dont want to go with anything too small because I am quite frankly not amazed at how the smallest cars fare in an accident. Were looking at the Altima Hybrid but it's expensive and we worry about the ecological impact once the car is no longer useful. __________________ Burner "I don't have a husband, but I am looking for a new b*tch "

07-03-2008, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	If you want to by cheap.The new Hyundai's have improved drastically and are decent cars.5 years maybe,depends on how much you drive.But I am all about Toyota.It pains me to say that being a Euro car tech for 13 years or so. __________________ singletrack angel: is that a real hole Fred? Mtbnbikefred: Yes,I have stuck all kind of things in it.

07-03-2008, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
L8 APEKS I'm a FUN-GI!	I like Hyundai too. I'd rock one. __________________ -Sean - Founding Member of the DNF-6 Race Team! 2007 KHS XC204 :: 1990 Alpine Stars Al-Mega E900 SS 36/18 "Justin had a warm spicy sausage...which I slowly munched on while I sipped Perpetuem and Pepsi." - Allison

07-03-2008, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	Yaris. It's like a star trek shuddle pod. Or the Smart Car would be rad.

07-03-2008, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	As an auto technition.Dirty mike does that mean you specialize in Ignition problems?J/k __________________ singletrack angel: is that a real hole Fred? Mtbnbikefred: Yes,I have stuck all kind of things in it.

07-03-2008, 05:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dan White Bosley's Dad	Best economy car I'll throw my 2 cents in! I currently own a Prius, Scion X-B and '07 CRV. Had a 2005 Mini (std., not S). Loved driving my Mini but was a little tight inside for carrying bike gear (& a bike if necessary) plus even a std. Mini is over $20k so I wouldn't call it an economy car. Love my Scion X-B; I put a 1 1/4" trailer hitch on it for use w/my Thule 2 bike rack. Plenty of room for all my bike gear plus back seats are fairly roomy. My wife has owned two Prius ('05 & '0 and it is really a great car. If you get a basic one (no leather & Nav.) it is similiar price to a std. Mini but you get 45 miles to a gallon. Test drove a Honda Fit but preferred the Scion. As DirtymikeTBD said, go out and test drive them yourself. Can't beat the reliability of a Honda or Toyota product. Good luck!

07-03-2008, 05:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. unleashed	my xb does it all, put a hitch on it also, and it can hit the dirt roads just fine __________________ All Previous Races and Events 50% offf check it out !!!!!!!!!!! Get that pic you almost bought for half off !!!! http://www.RobbinsPictures.com

07-03-2008, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Burner WTFO	Element... keep your bikes safe inside.

07-03-2008, 06:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Honda Civic. Non Hybrid! I drive an Element though and love it. __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

07-03-2008, 06:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blue Rat F.O.G.R.	Another vote for the Element ... two bike inside and safe, plus room for a metric butt ton of other stuff. __________________ "He's soft and he's fat and he's wearing my clothes and he's getting too old and he was born on my birthday and I'm afraid if I stop riding, he'll catch up with me." I. E. Bikes

07-03-2008, 07:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
Elisheva STR Veteran	Gabe, I bought a pre-owned Toyota Camry in 2003. 90,000 miles (currently)and not a single problem. Just change the oil and tires and you're good to go. BTW 25mpg in city. __________________ Beth

07-03-2008, 08:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
BobBurnes	I've been told the Element is rocking. I can't speak from experience. I can't fit crap in any of those cars and I can't imagine driving any of them more than an hour or two before I went nuts and chewed my way out of the car via the air vent. Good luck in your decision! __________________ www.manitoumtb.com www.bobburnes.com "Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction." -Faithless "Mass Destruction" 2004

07-03-2008, 08:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
slo65 Sir Creak-a-lot	my friend has an element, the "sc" version, it's really nice __________________ 06 Gt I-Drive aka Sir Creak-A-Lot

07-03-2008, 08:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
bvader Its that time again...	Mazda 3 hatchback Price, Functionality, Reliability, ride

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