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« Reply #40 on: August 04, 2009, 12:31:35 pm » |
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I figured highway mileage wouldn't be great as my brother-in-law had horrible mileage in his first year Element - he even traded it in citing highway fuel economy as the primary reason - don't recall what he was getting but nowhere near what the manufacturer claims were (surprise, surprise). At the time he was commuting quite a bit between Kingston and TO. It was so bad he started using his wife's RSX instead. (have to feel bad for her going from an RSX to an Element!) I suspect this will be a problem for all the boxy shapes as of late - The Bx, (those available in Canada yet? I heard Scion was coming here) Cube, Flex, etc. Once again, the 5speed auto would help with that 90-120km/h backroad passing - not to mention highway fuel economy.
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« Reply #41 on: August 04, 2009, 06:38:42 pm » |
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Wow that's the most well thought out and constructive post I have ever read! Thanks for being a contributing member.... |
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« Reply #42 on: August 04, 2009, 06:43:48 pm » |
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Wow that's the most well thought out and constructive post I have ever read! Thanks for being a contributing member....
Ahh...I see you've met the newest troll.... |
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How fast is my Supra? I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....
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« Reply #43 on: August 04, 2009, 09:06:14 pm » |
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Wow that's the most well thought out and constructive post I have ever read! Thanks for being a contributing member....
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« Reply #44 on: August 04, 2009, 09:15:46 pm » |
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Wow that's the most well thought out and constructive post I have ever read! Thanks for being a contributing member....
Ahh...I see you've met the newest troll.... Not sure what he said - I've had that troll on ignore for a while now. Whenever he crawls out from under his bridge, the result is as predictable as it is odious. Jaeger |
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« Reply #45 on: August 05, 2009, 08:37:20 pm » |
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These boxy looking vehicles suck  Yeah unless it was a GM box.  |
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« Reply #46 on: August 05, 2009, 09:55:59 pm » |
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So the new Mazdaspeed3 coefficient of drag is 0.32.
I wonder what the Kia Soul and Nissan Cube coefficient of drag is... |
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« Reply #47 on: August 05, 2009, 10:03:39 pm » |
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So the new Mazdaspeed3 coefficient of drag is 0.32.
I wonder what the Kia Soul and Nissan Cube coefficient of drag is...
I saw .37 for the Cube and .35 for the Soul... |
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How fast is my Supra? I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....
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« Reply #48 on: August 05, 2009, 10:20:42 pm » |
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Saw on in the Crappy Tire parking lot yesterday, with the big wheels. The bigger wheels do stand out with more, dresses the body better, in the looks department. Will be costly come replacement time. |
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« Reply #50 on: August 08, 2009, 08:08:32 am » |
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I added your blog to bookmarks. And i'll read your articles more often!
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« Reply #51 on: August 09, 2009, 05:38:41 am » |
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Great info dude!!
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« Reply #52 on: August 09, 2009, 07:41:37 am » |
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SOUL BURNER......why U cute lil  U...................  |
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THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....
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« Reply #53 on: August 17, 2009, 03:06:03 pm » |
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Have you tried the Hankook tires yet? I'd be very interested in your impressions. |
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« Reply #54 on: August 18, 2009, 06:58:54 pm » |
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I like this car, it has a fresh look to it and seems to have plenty of space in it. Don't think that large wheels are called for...less rubber and clunkier ride...dont know why that spells higher cost. I would have thought that the seat would have folded to a flat and level position with the rear deck given the height of the vehicle. The inclined folding seat back is not a seller for me...I would have been happier with a step instead.
I don't mind the power or the engine size but highway noise if present is a bummer and coupled to a grumpy engine if that is the case would be problematical. I drove a 4 cyl Isuzu Trooper for a while...2.6 L. Only 130hp but a very sweet reviing willing engine. Smaller engines need this kind of feel to them for acceptability.
This model can do very well with 2WD and no raging engine option is needed. If you need that then go elsware.
The Accent that I drive has a very well matched engine...drive train and brakes and over 3 years has been very reliable. The Accent engine was said to have a nasty growl on acceleration but I find it to be OK...very acceptable and quiet on the highway for a vehicle this size but more could be done in this area. The engine is very willing too. I wonder if the same applies to this car. I hope so. |
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« Reply #55 on: August 27, 2009, 12:35:08 pm » |
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Lemons, sugar, KIA and water. The most simple lemonade recipe, and yet so refreshing. Your drinks don't have to be complicated to be refreshing. Make up a jug today, and relax on the patio.
Ingredients:
6 lemons
6 cups cold water
1 cup sugar
1 KIA
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« Reply #56 on: August 27, 2009, 12:51:07 pm » |
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THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....
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« Reply #57 on: October 07, 2009, 10:43:11 am » |
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I've driven a Soul 4u for the last 2 days while my Sportage is in the shop and came away impressed. Plenty of space all around, great standard features (heated seats, bluetooth, sat radio) and interior and powertrain did a reasonable job although it really could benefit from having a 5th gear... I really liked the higher seating position... about as high as a Rondo, between a regular car and a small SUV such as the Sportage.
A couple of things I didn't like: those rear pillars are absolutely huge and totally blocked my view when checking my blind spots for lane changes. This alone would probably stop me from buying this vehicle. Also, the car was just way too rough on bad roads. Either it's the suspension that was way too stiff, or it was because of the 19-20" tires. Another minor thing I didn't particularily like was the seat material... no where near the quality and durability of those in my Sportage. I felt as though my dog could claw her way through the cloth of the Soul in minutes while the seats in my Sportage look brand new after over 3 years of ownership...
Oh, and the LEDs in the speakers are just stupid and I turned it off after 5 minutes. Waste of money/effort IMO.
I'd be curious to try the 1.6L/manual and see how it fares... but as I said, those rear pillars would be dealbreakers to me. Hopefully Kia can bring over a Forte 5-door hatch with the 2.4L/6spd auto transmission... that would be a great vehicle! |
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