PWA "The Lounge" PART 2

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

I was seeing an estimate of 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds. Not bad for a car that can be had under 17k.

Chevy says 8.2 0-60. Lol. Definitely a downgrade, so a test drive is definitely in order.

[2010 SSRS]

Sonics for everybody

[Milk 1027]

would be a decent commuter, and with some mods could be fun

[The Shadoww]

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Sonics for everybody

lol, i was just think that! LETS ALL DOWNGRADE! YAY!!!!

[TOMS1SS]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Chevy says 8.2 0-60. Lol. Definitely a downgrade, so a test drive is definitely in order.

The problem I see if the with the Sonic being performance kind of the sub compacts is this. Why in the hell would you buy a sub compact for performance in the first place? Secondly why wouldn't you want said sub-compact to be as economical as possible? The EPA ratings aren't all that impressive so I really don't how something like the Sonic is going to stand out.

[The Shadoww]

2012 GTI turbo diesel > 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Looks that way to me at least.

[Milk 1027]

more expensive and worse fuel economy.
I'm looking at it from an economical, "save money for now" stand-point

[2010 SSRS]

Originally Posted by Black On Black On Black

lol, i was just think that! LETS ALL DOWNGRADE! YAY!!!!

lmfao

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

The problem I see if the with the Sonic being performance kind of the sub compacts is this. Why in the hell would you buy a sub compact for performance in the first place? Secondly why wouldn't you want said sub-compact to be as economical as possible? The EPA ratings aren't all that impressive so I really don't how something like the Sonic is going to stand out.

40mpg on a turbo doesn't sound good? I do agree, I wouldn't buy a car like this because I want to be the fastest car out there. Just something that might be fun to tinker with and have some fun driving, all while saving up for a better car. Definitely don't want to drive around in a Prius. Lol. The corollas advertise 40mpg don't they? On an NA motor

[TOMS1SS]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

40mpg on a turbo doesn't sound good? I do agree, I wouldn't buy a car like this because I want to be the fastest car out there. Just something that might be fun to tinker with and have some fun driving, all while saving up for a better car. Definitely don't want to drive around in a Prius. Lol. The corollas advertise 40mpg don't they? On an NA motor

If it was the base engine you didn't have to pay markup to get that would be one thing. There are alternatives out there that offer better fuel economy at a lower price. I ought to know out of all people on this site.

[The Shadoww]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

more expensive and worse fuel economy.
I'm looking at it from an economical, "save money for now" stand-point

Prius.......... Volt....... Leaf....... unless you want cheap cause then.... Motorcycle, Bicycle, Feet, Bobsled and snow dogs, raindear, broom, and pixy dust. That's the best i got .

[Milk 1027]

Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

If it was the base engine you didn't have to pay markup to get that would be one thing. There are alternatives out there that offer better fuel economy at a lower price. I ought to know out of all people on this site.

Name them, because I'm serious about getting an eco car. Name me a car under 20K that has better fuel economy and better performance stats.

Originally Posted by Black On Black On Black

Prius.......... Volt....... Leaf....... unless you want cheap cause then.... Motorcycle, Bicycle, Feet, Bobsled and show dogs, raindear, broom, and pixy dust. That's the best i got .

[2010 SSRS]

Originally Posted by Black On Black On Black

Prius.......... Volt....... Leaf....... unless you want cheap cause then.... Motorcycle, Bicycle, Feet, Bobsled and show dogs, raindear, broom, and pixy dust. That's the best i got .

[TOMS1SS]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Name them, because I'm serious about getting an eco car. Name me a car under 20K that has better fuel economy and better performance stats.

Won't beat the Sonic but you can argue with a 42.4 MPG lifetime average in my Fiesta. I just drove hope back from Alamogordo; 468 miles not one fill up. Averaged 43.78 MPG the ride home.