COMPACT/CITY CAR THREAD
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Post your favorite compacts, both new and old
>>13933653
I like the look of the new mirage. Wouldnt buy one new tho. Maybe in 5 years when a used one is like 6k
>>13933653
Does this qualify as a compact? I know these things are gay as california aids but i cant help but like them
>>13933653
>>13934193
these are sub compacts though
>>13934201
I'd say so. the soul is like ford fiesta and chevy sonic sized
one of these as a wagon was a great little shitbox
>>13934241
Love my lil shitbox.
>>13934347
i would love to see a drag race between a Ke30 60 bhp corolla vs a Subaru Leone, i think that would be a tight race
>>13934390
Funny thing is my Leone is a FWD while shitty I would think its less powertrain power loss. I think they weigh about the same. Around 1800lbs.
Master race coming through
>>13934347
Looks nice. Those old subarus are rare as fuck where i live
I have a soft spot for them. Ex-gf had one. I adored how nimble it was. and just about everything that makes it work is from Opel.
Was actually looking for one of these with AWD and the 5 speed manual when I found my Saturn.
7th gen Civic a best gen.
lol. Not really, but they are given a lot of shit they don't deserve. Looks and lack of reputation are why it's my favorite Civic generation.
>>13933653
Aside from reliability, there is NOTHING wrong with these.
can someone explain why a wrangler cant be a good city car?
even the 4 banger has plenty of power for a city.
>>13936220
>>13936215
noice
>>13936222
Shitty em-pee-jees
If you're actually using it as a city car, soft top = basketball americans tearing into it and stealing all your stuff
>>13936222
Isn't the turning radius on them absolute shit?
>>13936243
no, wranglers have a pretty tight turn surprisingly. its almost unnerving the first time you drive one
>>13936220
what does "reliability" entail, not starting in the winter? falling apart on the highway?
genuinely curious, looking to buy.
M-mine...
>>13936211
Oh man.. I remember wanting one of these so bad.
Mileage and power were pretty mediocre, though.
My compact
>>13936252
They're supposedly known for breaking down in general. Fiat has the worst reliability of any new car sold in the USA. But I will tell you the driving experience on a 500 Abarth must be felt to be believed. It's like a pet puppy that just wants to play all the time. I teat drove one, and immediately wanted to pet it and give it a name. A Ford Fiesta ST is faster and a better car all around for the price, but the Fiat is a better toy. Drive one.
>>13936252
The start stop automatic sometimes doesn't work when it's cold, but I don't know anyone who really uses it anyways. The lights die pretty quick and other small stuff. That being said, even the twinair is fun to drive, it looks good and for a small car it's relatively safe. You can go around corners with squeeking tires and the rest value stays constantly high.
Keep in mind you buy a fiat with the heart not with the brain.
>>13936220
>A Mini Cooper for girls
Now, Miatas at least have their benefits, but no guy would ever drive a 500.
>>13936295
Are you really this insecure?
I ironically like the Toyota Conquest Tazz.
It has the worst reputation on the road but I would never say no if I had one. Not spending money on that shit though.
>>13936301
Yes
>>13936211
How hard is it now days to get parts for these things. Seen a few in houston for decent price
>>13936207
My neighbor just bought one. Looks very 3rd worldish. I can dig it
>32 posts in
>no Twingo
who are you people and what have you done with my /o/
>>13936385
You fags have a containment thread for a reason
>>13936397
Is a Twingo not a compact car?
>>13936267
I ... I am so sorry that you have to drive the saddest BMW ever produced
But hey, atleast the scenery is nice
>>13936376
Not very. By US law, all companies that sold cars here have to produce replacement parts for that market for 10 years, and all the dealerships that used to sell Suzuki's have to carry them.
Same deal with Pontiacs and Saturns.
>>13936311
>being that insecure
I've driven the 500, Jeremy Clarkson loved it. Drive one. You'll fall in love.
>tfw you realize this commercial has the personality of the 500 Abarth spot on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrdKr-p3fWc
>>13936410
That's not an i3 or the "Active tourer"
>>13934623
Fwd isn't a down side
>>13936207
Too bad about them mpgs
>>13936410
well it does have an m50b25TU and an LSD, really fun little car
>>13936732
why? My ex averaged 30 MPG with her 1.6L automatic...
So sorry for you Americans who didn't get to drive one.
>>13936190
Looks pretty tite
My other car is a Miata, fight me!
Are there any canadians that have this here? I wonder why they dont sell it in freedomland to compete with the mirage
>>13934201
sub-compact b segment
>>13936403
sub-compact a segment
>>13937607
these are nice city cars.
and the i10, where available, are good cars too.
Fuck yeah
who /metro/ here
>>13939088
That engine bay looks like it would be a pleasure to work on
>>13937446
word senpai
so cute
>>13936301
This popped up in my Skype a while ago.
those last 3 suck dick
make way faggots
>>13936220
>Abarth turning circle: 37.6 feet
>Toyota Sienna minivan turning circle: 37.4 feet
people buy a city car for maneuverability.
>>13936220
unless you're a fuck nigga
>>13938475
Americans tend to buy fewer shitboxes than Canadians is the explanation I've heard. I've also heard that Canada is an experimental market for North America.
Why it's still worth it for Nissan to meet the safety and emission standards of a country with 1/10th the population is beyond me.
They would likely sell more in total in the US and our standards aren't that different. Canada pretty much just says "me too" to US regs aside from DRLs.
