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In Reply to: Troll for opinions on a range of commuter cars. posted by beken on October 08, 2004 at 15:28:44:

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Re: Where on earth are you going to find those 3 cars for $17K US? n - beken 11:49:15 10/12/04 (3)
You probably won't actually be able to BUY any of these at $17K US but that is the base list price for these models. Of course the dealer might add "mandatory" options and freight etc etc.
In Canada, a version of the MINI Cooper called the Cooper Classic lists for $22K CDN which roughly translates to less than $17K US.
The Classic package does away with traction control (though ABS is still standard) and the Xenon headlights. It also has a limited number of color choices.
The base price of the Subaru TS2.5 (which is the RS without leather seating) is $22K CDN.
The price of a Mazda 3GT is 22K but at dealers with freight and a few options attached, I saw them stickered at $24K CDN.
- Well, in that case, go for the Mazda . . . - mr grits 21:09:25 10/12/04 (2)
  You will have less pain in the long run. Plenty of dealerships, decent proven reliability, and it should be easy on insurance.
  I just got an xB and am totally thrilled at what a blast it is to drive. Mileage is terrific and it is solid as a rock. Rethink.
  
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  - Re: Well, in that case, go for the Mazda . . . - beken 09:34:46 10/13/04 (1)
    Hey! I saw a couple of xB's in Vancouver last week with Canadian plates on them. But they are not marketed under the Scion brand. They have Toyota logos on them.
    I drove a Toyota Echo as a courtesy car awhile ago. It was absolutely a no-fun kind of car. But the xB looks kinda funky. I think they would lower Toyota's average customer age a bit.
    - I live in the Deep South and "oldsters" are buying as many . . . - mr grits 13:33:40 10/13/04 (0)
      as college kids and 20-somethings. The car is a super value and parts galore are already available. In Japan it is a Toyota bB. The ride is very firm and sporty (visit it's height vs. width)and driven moderately it will yield over 30 mpg. Test drive one, at least. The shape of the xB garuntees it won't be out of style four years from now as it never was in-style.
      
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