Cory Wolfe

You brought up a good point... Cobalts tend to be pricey, insurance wise, especially with those of us under 25. I had mine insured under my Mother for that reason.

Reeses is the only way to go.

This thing came out of no where, I swear. Never wanted one, never thought about one, completely forgot they ever existed... Until now. I found it to be just the most intriguing SUV with a surprising amount of technology in it. And, thanks to depreciation... It's selling for a hair under $4k.

I'm afraid I won't be too nice on the Fiesta after my time with it.

I have a mental disorder. I buy cars compulsively, especially after spotting a good deal. It's essentially a crime not to buy if it's a good deal, right? Riiiight?! My current two vehicles fall under that category. The Golf was a $500 investment to get back into the VW fold. I had the Cobalt at the time and had no real reason to buy it... but I did. This process was duplicated with the CRX. I had no intention of buying anything, but I came across the listing after a few hard luck instances with the Golf. I didn't think twice before picking it up. Now, I have 2 vehicles and you would think I could be satisfied... but no. I still find myself wanting random vehicles I come across and, of course, I can't stop myself from looking in the first place. To apply some logic to all this, I suppose the reasoning points to wanting something nicer. I love both of my vehicles, but they have drawbacks. The CRX is probably the most fun to drive vehicle I've had and certainly the most fuel efficient. It's all business... Manual steering, precise gearbox, heavy clutch, stiff suspension, no computers to alter your experience; all in a light, tidy package. It works great as long as you don't want to be comfortable, avoid any bumps, and currently don't have a sore shoulder (unfortunately, I pulled a muscle and therefore do). The Golf is the basis for which my enthusiasm lives upon. The Volkswagen MKIII's are what I know, thanks in part to having tore both my Golf, and my Jetta before it, down to their basic body shell. The biggest problem with it is that it has some issues I can't amend myself. It's previous owner left it in less than stellar shape and I've spent my time trying to reverse that. I call it an 'investment', after all. In the end, I can choose between two small, basic FWD vehicles that each serve a slightly different purpose. I'm starting to want a bit more variety, perhaps. I need help... I am forever doomed.

35 mpg is more than realistic. I was able to get up to 42 mpg in mine with the less fuel efficient automatic. I averaged about 32 mpg overall.

Mazda is a good place to be.

Other than the aforementioned steering column issue, they also eat through control arm bushings in my experience. Otherwise, for the price, you can't really go wrong and you certainly don't want an Aveo.

It's coming. I'm working on a 'on paper' comparison of sorts. $10k is pushing it, but $6k easily separates the most and least expensive.

Actually, if you forgo accessories, it tops out just below $25k. I decided to price every single compact to their maximum excluding accessories, appearance packages sport trims, etc. The most expensive were the Focus, Lancer, and Cruze. Cheapest turned out to be the Corolla.

Basically. It doesn't compromise cargo space as much as most 2-seaters do, especially for its small size. And while Japanese market CRX's were available with a backseat, it's better used as cargo space. Leg room back there is non-existent. Oh, there would be some of me left... Just, in a slightly altered form.

Cargo space.

I just managed to hit 50 mpg in my CRX. If I can do that and in this car, why would I ever want a hybrid? Perfect mix of utility, economy, and most importantly, fun. Just thought I'd share...

I gave you a point. But I was more looking at the mechanical improvements that were to come with the Gen-II. Style wise, yes, it's not for everyone and the interior was largely a carryover

That's because that amateur body work wasn't rust-proofed.

I can't go by the show either, but clearly, in the promo... that Fiero hitting the Cutlass wasn't planned. The two were nowhere near each other at the start of the bit and only by sheer luck did it find its way over to the Cutlass.

Do prototypes count? Because... Obviously, this is as easy as 'GM cancelled the Fiero when things were just getting good. The next generation could have really made itself into a great sports car and lead the brand to less potential failure at driving excitement.'

I can't really answer such a question for you, only for myself, considering my sometimes odd tastes. I'd probably be looking for either a diesel Benz, a Saab 900/9000, Nissan 240SX, or yet another VW MKIII, because I can always use another.

Vroom.

Nothing wrong with the vehicle itself... But, the last SUV she had, she flipped.

Yes, he did. It's been good from what I hear.

In Pictures.... CRX was at McDonalds and played in the snow: Golf was scared of a Hummer and received a new cluster: Bought an iPod: Bought a new phone, the HTC Incredible: And Mother bought a Jeep

She bought something... finally. And honestly... I have no details about it. She bought it without any input from me. I can't tell you any more than what the pictures can show you. So, here you go.

Color me anti-CVT. I'll shift my own, actual, gears.