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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year '08 competition, please see this thread.
Mini Clubman Base MSRP: $20,600 Available Engines: 1.6 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 118 HP and 114 ft.-lbs. of torque, 1.6 liter turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 172 HP and 177 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 28 City/37 Highway (Cooper 6MT), 26/34 (Cooper S 6MT & Cooper 6AT), 23/32 (Cooper S 6AT) Curb Weight: 2723-2900 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Scion xD Base MSRP: $14,550 Available Engines: 1.8 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 128 HP and 125 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual of 4-speed automatic transmission Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 27 City/33 Highway (5MT), 26/32 (4AT) Curb Weight: 2624-2668 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Smart ForTwo Base MSRP: $11,590 (coupe), $16,590 (cabriolet) Available Engines: 1.0 liter DOHC 12-valve inline-3 with 70 HP and 68 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed sequential manual transmission Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 33 City/41 Highway Curb Weight: 1808-1852 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Suzuki SX4 Sport Base MSRP: $14,270 Available Engines: 2.0 liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 143 HP and 136 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 23 City/31 Highway (4AT), 22/30 (5MT) Curb Weight: 2668-2745 lbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Latent racecar driver ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 31-January 05 From: So-Cal Member No.: 1,455 Car: 2006 Slobalt, '65 Karmann Ghia ![]() |
I saw a Four2 the other day on my way to work. It was great, there was a really big guy driving it down the highway. It was comedic, like a clown car. They, however, ugly. There aren't many cars in this category I like. I'd have to go with the clubman.
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
I went for the SX4. I like its funky-yet-aggressive styling and its (budding) rally heritage. A clubman may be more entertaining but it costs a helluva lot more.
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
Had to go for the Smart. The Clubman is ugly, and more of a novelty product since it doesn't have four proper doors, and I think the SX4 loses a lot of its appeal without AWD. Don't mind the xD at all, but the Smart is just cooler.
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![]() Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,587 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Canada Member No.: 4,080 Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy ![]() |
Out of all of these, the Mini is the only one I would even consider owning...the SX4 would have got the vote if it was the hatch back model we have up here.
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
Out of all of these, the Mini is the only one I would even consider owning...the SX4 would have got the vote if it was the hatch back model we have up here. The hatch was in the '07 competition; the sedan's new this year. For what it's worth, the SX4 hatch won its segment last year anyway ![]() |
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![]() **Snuggles** ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI ![]() |
Can we have an option for i would rather walk?
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![]() Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 ![]() |
I voted for the xD. It's extremely practical and thought the Suzuki may be so too, I'd rather have a hatch and I trust Toyota more.
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![]() Grease Monkey ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 3-September 07 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Member No.: 4,021 Car: 2001 VW Golf ![]() |
Mini Clubman. they are always a car i have wanted to have. i do like the xD though. tough picks lol. i hate smart cars!
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![]() That Frigging BMW Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,727 Joined: 7-December 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 222 Car: 1997 BMW 328i ![]() |
has to be the smart. especially when they start selling smart turbos and brabus smarts.
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![]() IT SLIDES! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V ![]() |
Just read a R&T review of the ForTwo. Clark, can you change my vote from SX4 to the Smart?
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