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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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they are pretty popular here.... i find it to ugly and way too much of a chick car.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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personally i'd rather get a $1000 scooter that tops out at 40mph.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Tark
they are pretty popular here.... i find it to ugly and way too much of a chick car.
I can't see this car surviving a Canadian snow storm.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rebeld
until you need to haul anything bigger than a bag of dog food h:

i say nay although i like the concept
it's a good commuter car, but yeah, it could not replace something with a trunk h: i would trade my car for it since i already have another car with a trunk h:
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by HawtPants
personally i'd rather get a $1000 scooter that tops out at 40mph.
i thought about the scooter thing too
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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if you plan on doing 90% city driving then it'll probably work out okay. provided you plan your shopping accordingly.

i actually saw one on I5 doing about 65mph... it looked comical to say the least. i wondered what it must be like when the semi blows by them at 80mph.

I for one wouldn't buy one, after test driving it.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
I can't see this car surviving a Canadian snow storm.
apparently they do :dunno: Although id be affraid of rollovers.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by joebenz
i thought about the scooter thing too
people park them on bike racks. i don't know if thats legal but it seems like it since i don't think you need a motorcycle license to drive one.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Tark
apparently they do :dunno: Although id be affraid of rollovers.
stability control is standard. ever since the original one failed the famous moose test.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Might as well shell out 2k more for a Fit.
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