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Re: I have a svx replacement
I think Hyundai is making some of the finest cars on the road.
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I am borrowing my brothers 03 accent while I finish my engine and I must say, not even a hiccup out of the engine. I learned how to drive a stick in this vehicle and the clutch has taken the abuse quite well.
However, the interior quality is a joke. Both cupholders are broken from simply holding 12 oz pepsi cans. On top of that the lighter socket ripped out of the dash and right off the harness when my phone charger got stuck in the cheap piece of tin they use. I don't think I will ever pay money for that kind of experience with a car.
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there is a huge difference between an 03 accent (bottem feeder) and a 2010 Genesis (upper level car). Besides price there is 7 years worth of engineering that should have improved many things in the car.
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I had a friend who had a brand new Excel back in either 86 or 87. Talk about a &%^ box but then again it was only $5900 or so out the door.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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is that you in the pic (standing) Kenneth?
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Your mom must have loved you an opted for the radio. His didn't even have an am radio and of course it didn't have wiring for speakers in it. What a pita trying to run speaker wiring without breaking that cheap plastic covers!
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it is. thanksgiving 1986, so i was 17yo . this was back in the day when the main odomoter had a tenths digit. had 8.8 miles on when i drove it off the dealer's lot the night before.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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she did (and still does). this is the middle trim level that had painted bumpers and a cassette player standard. my options were auto transmission, upgraded cassette, and power steering.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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This kind of strikes me like comparing a very old Subaru GL 3-door hatchback, to a brand new fully-loaded Tribeca, or WRX STI. Or a new SVX, if Subaru were building a commensurate car today.
That is a pretty wide net to cast.
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Your right! Only in this comparison the gl 3 door hatchback wins except for rust protection hence the reason why I do not own a subaru anymore nor will for the forseeable future.
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your rental Kia is fwd(most likely),...lighter, higher ground clearance...stock tires....etc I feel safe in my kia for regular ride...if I know what I have....what it can do....what it is not capable of doing .....
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I was looking for a good gas mileage car. I happened to rent a Kia rio for one week. Before returned, I also did some fun and donuts. I was surprised how well it held up and etc. Pretty fun and good ride for a small car. So I had one after two months. After 2 1/2 yrs +....73000miles intensive drivings....I still like it....I m thinking what shld I replace for my same purpose...dont know yet...
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Genesis Coupe
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