bk7794 wrote:My favorite kia was this rio. It looks like a kia, simple. I can see what they are trying to do with hyundai, but kia should have remained a simple car brand.
I have to agree. Kia was making some nice looking cars, well the Optima is arguably a great looking car, but now their too bubbly.
I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.
That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.
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InlinePaul wrote:The driving force of new fangled features to sell more cars [is to] cater to the masses' abject laziness!
bk7794 wrote:My favorite kia was this rio. It looks like a kia, simple. I can see what they are trying to do with hyundai, but kia should have remained a simple car brand.
I have to agree. Kia was making some nice looking cars, well the Optima is arguably a great looking car, but now their too bubbly.
I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.
That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.
Your koup was a nice car, and even the earlier Soul was nice along with the current Optima. Though I must say, it's that grill with the thin spot in the middle.
tankinbeans wrote:
I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.
That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.
i think i missed something, why did you trade the forte in for a focus??
Tired of my forth gear issue and having be "not replicable," or having the dealer say it was pretty much my fault because I was shifting funny. I shifted the same as in every car and have NEVER has the same issue. I figured f this and went to a brand with a more sorted transmission. Also, I've been a Ford guy most of my life.
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InlinePaul wrote:The driving force of new fangled features to sell more cars [is to] cater to the masses' abject laziness!
tankinbeans wrote:
I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.
That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.
i think i missed something, why did you trade the forte in for a focus??
Tired of my forth gear issue and having be "not replicable," or having the dealer say it was pretty much my fault because I was shifting funny. I shifted the same as in every car and have NEVER has the same issue. I figured f this and went to a brand with a more sorted transmission. Also, I've been a Ford guy most of my life.
Plus the ford focus has a nice shifter. Made in Germany.
booger fling 7794 wrote:Plus the ford focus has a nice shifter. Made in Germany.
I was just poking around online and had to laugh at this line from autobytel.
The 2013 Ford Focus Sedan drives like a good German car. Wait. Make that a good expensive German car, not one of those dumbed-down Volkswagen Jettas or softened VW Passats that people are buying in droves. The Focus is taut yet supple, responsive and refined. Dynamically, the Focus is fantastic.
This isn't talking smack about Rob, but a friend has a Jetta and raves about its superior winter handling capabilities. I drive it, and, while it's nice enough, like mine better.
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InlinePaul wrote:The driving force of new fangled features to sell more cars [is to] cater to the masses' abject laziness!
Specs and pricing released. Only the 5 seater base model Rondo will get a manual transmission. Mind you the base model is nicely equipped but still. At least in the 7-seater only Chevrolet Orlando (not available in US) you can get the first three trim levels in manual, the fourth being auto only, and of course all levels of Mazda 5 in Canada can be had with a manual (base model only in US). Unless it gets great fuel economy, pass.
here is the LX model:
LX MT - $21,695
2.0L GDI, 4-cylinder, 164 hp, 156 lb. ft.
6-speed manual transmission
16” steel wheels w/covers and 205/55R16 tires
temporary spare tire
electric power steering (EPS)
flex steering
6 airbags (advance dual front, dual front side and dual curtain)
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Hill Assist Control (HAC)
tilt and telescopic steering wheel
steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls
trip computer
sunglass holder
map lights
conversation mirror
cloth seats
centre console armrest
rear centre armrest
60/40 split rear seats
height adjusting driver seat
heated front seats
air conditioning
power door locks with impact-sensing
two-turn unlock (driver side)
central door lock
power windows
express up/down driver window
obstacle-detecting driver window
power sideview mirrors
heated sideview mirrors
heated windshield wipers
AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite stereo
AUX & USB input ports
Bluetooth
6 speakers
keyless entry w/panic feature
front and rear mud guards
body-coloured sideview mirrors and outside door handles
rear spoiler
front fog lights
LX AT - $23,995
(adds to LX MT)
6-speed automatic transmission with Active ECO
rear backup warning system
16” alloy wheels
roof rails
automatic headlights
leather wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob
LX 7-seats - $25,195
(add to LX AT)
3rd row seating
EX - $26,995
(adds to LX AT)
17” alloys
UVO infotainment system with rear view camera
auto climate control
auto-dimming rearview mirror
rain sensing wipers
chrome outside door handles and moulding
cargo screen and luggage net
leather seats
auto-folding outside mirrors
LED day time running lights
push-button start with pocket lighting
smart key
power driver seat with power lumbar
sideview mirror signal repeaters
rear door sunblinds
heating steering wheel
obstacle-detecting windows (all)
EX 7-seats - $28,195
(adds to EX)
3rd row seating
EX Luxury 7-seats - $32,195
(adds to EX 7-seat)
panoramic sunroof (deletes conversation mirror)
ventilated driver seat
HID headlights
LED rear taillights
Navigation system
black headliner
upgraded audio system
18” alloy wheels
rear heated seats
electric parking brake
front and rear parking warning system
TFT supervision cluster