I'm just sold my 2004 Chevy Aveo and am looking for a new car that's similar to it. I loved my Aveo dearly, but it had quite a few issues and wasn't the most reliable. Otherwise I loved the car and it suited my needs perfectly. It was sad to see it go and I originally bought it brand new when the Aveo first debuted.
I'm looking at a Toyota Yaris hatch, Honda Fit, or a new Chevy Aveo5. I just need basic transportation (as long it has seats and an engine I'm happy) that's fuel efficient, reliable, comfortable for my 6'5'' frame, and something I can fit my surfboard onto. After looking around at recent auto shows here in LA, I narrowed my choices down to these three cars, but I'm not sure which one is better. I'm a college student and don't have a lot of money for a new car.
I really like the Honda Fit, but it's a bit over my price range ($11-13k) and has power windows/door locks standard, but I've never been fond of them. I actually prefer the simplicity of manual windows. Also the base version doesn't have an MP3 player or a cargo cover in the trunk. Those items are much more important to me than the power accesories, considering the higher price. Also the insurance is quite a bit higher than the other two. However, the car drives very nicely and probably has bullet-proof reliability and great resale.
My best friend has a Yaris hatch and it's a really good too. It feels very solid, is fun to drive, and is excellent on gas. I've gotten used to the center-gauges and love all the storage in the dash. Also the price is lower than the Fit and local Toyota dealers have huge discounts on them. And it is really cute. However, the hatch only comes in two-door form and I'd much much rather have a four door (not fond of the sedan). The Yaris also holds a lot less cargo than the other two and there are no surfboard racks available from Toyota, and without the extra doors, I can't put a "soft-rack" (strap-on ties for the board) on the car, so no surfing with the Yaris.
And then there's the Aveo. As mentioned, I love the Aveo's style, roominess, versatility, performance, features, and the price is right, and GM has huge discounts. Ever since they came out they were a perfect fit for what I need in a car. I would love a new one, but am wary of the reliability again. My old one was one of the first made and it's not uncommon for them to have defects, especially for GM/Daewoo. I'm hoping the 2007 may have the bugs worked out and be more reliable, and GM now has a longer warranty on the car, but it's still a big question mark.
Any thoughts on which one you'd buy given the circumstances?
2007-05-04
07:09:33
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Roo
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