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Pocket cars (Small econo cars)

Discussion in 'General Automotive Talk' started by Flexin, Aug 13, 2012.

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Which would you chose?

  1. Mini Cooper

    4 vote(s)
    50.0%
  2. Smart Fortwo

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%
  3. Toyota iQ

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Fiat 500

    2 vote(s)
    25.0%
  5. Ford Fiesta

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%
  6. Honda Fit

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Chevrolet Sonic

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Out of this list of pocket cars as I call them what you choose if they were your only option and why?

    James
     
  2. Diablo

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    I like the FIAT Abarth or the Ford Fiesta...they serve their purpose and the makers are really making these cars with some power.
     
  3. erkan orer

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    I would go for the mini cooper not the new one the new mini cooper looks shocking the old mini cooper i would love to have one of those and take one for a spin.
     
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    I'd definitely go for the new 2013 Mini Cooper, it looks very unique for its kind. I always thought of it as a small good for nothing car till a friend of mine gave me a test drive on the new model, and it just amazed me.
    I would love to have it myself but I'm too attached to my BMW 328i still after 5 years of having it, it's hard for me to just leave it be.
     
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    I would chose the FIAT I like that they made it modern and the European styling makes it look great. In reality i am not big into small cars but the FIAT is just super cool i wish they would brig all of the European automakers to the USA I would love to see SEATS and Peugeots on the streets.
     
  6. Flexin

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    I would have to go for a newer Mini Cooper S. I almost wouldn't mind buying a used one now if I had the money.

    James
     
  7. erkan orer

    erkan orer Member Founding Member

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    But the thing is we have a lot of very small cars over here and sometimes i think the opposite i often think it would be nice to go to somewhere where they have bigger car but little cars big power is always a win win.
     
  8. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Yeah small cars are not that popular here. They are a bit more popular because of the gas prices but there are still a lot of new big suvs and cars driving around.

    James
     
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    I personally would choose the Honda Fit, I love the looks of the RS version and I have a friend that drives one with a boosted B20 VTEC. It's a lovely car.
     
  10. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Welcome to GearHead Central Berthfield!

    Today is the first time I have heard of the RS edition of the Fit. That does improve the looks but the Fit has never been attractive to me. Its looks are closer to the Prius for me. How does your friend like it?

    James
     
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    He loves it actually, being a Honda fanboy has a lot to do with it though. I personally prefer my car, a 1992 Daihatsu Cuore they are not available in the states however.
     
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    The Mini cooper has the most style that would work for me on that list. Unfortunately, if that list were the only cars I were able to choose from, I would find myself driving the car off a cliff.
     
  13. Ich bin Gia

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    The Mini Cooper is the finest of all the pocket cars. It has a great look and I would not be embarrassed to be seen in one. The others are not aesthetically pleasing and look like toy cars.
     
  14. sidney

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    In my opinion, The Mini Cooper looks vintage, the Smart Fortwo and Toyota IQ looks futuristic, the Ford Fiesta, Fiat 500, Honda Fit and Chevrolet Sonic look normal, modern and fit for this era. I like the look of Ford Fiesta the most, not too cramped looking.
     
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    Voted Fiat 500 as a car seems pretty good for walking around town. It is very reliable when it comes to finding parking place anywhere, if you own a Chraysler 300c harder with parking, so it is in Romania.
     
  16. pilot2fly

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    I like the Mini Cooper. I test drove one a few years back and it was fun. However, it had limited power and my head nearly hit the ceiling. I think the biggest danger is getting into a wreck. You're more likely to die in one of those tiny cars than in a regular sized car.
     
  17. sidney

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    Yeah I can imagine those little cars might fly into the air if there's no cement, wall, or tree that's gonna take the impact if another car crashed into it. Plus those cars aren't fit for basketball players or tall people, :D only for petite people. So you have to choose who rides with you according to body type if you own one. ;)
     
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    I would get the Mini Cooper. I have always wanted and loved that car..It just has something to it that I dont know.
     
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