Just curious. Not like I'll be getting one or anything *coughcough*.
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So quoth nem-x:
Why not just buy a Focus. It has the same ugly and is cheaper.
Eh, I feel the Focus looks a little more bulky and not as streamlined.
Not everyone likes hatchbacks, I suppose.
Also, the wheels don't fall off the Matrix. [ 09-10-2002: Message edited by: Waisz ]
The hatchback thing is nice, I guess, but it all hearkens back to what you're looking for in a car. As I've said before, most 4-cylinder engines lost what kick they have when the A/C kicks in, so a not-too-bad car will become out and out slow.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
Really sucks to go from 0 F to 100 F in a year.. Wish It'd stay in one place, but I'm too lazy to move into a cave.
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Karnaj had this to say about pies:
The Matrix and the Vibe are the EXACT SAME CAR. Same powertrain, same dimensions, everything. GM and Toyota did the same thing in 80's with the Nova/Corolla.The hatchback thing is nice, I guess, but it all hearkens back to what you're looking for in a car. As I've said before, most 4-cylinder engines lost what kick they have when the A/C kicks in, so a not-too-bad car will become out and out slow.
I don't plan to street race or anything of that nature too often if ever. As long as it has a decent speed when getting going from a stoplight, I'll be happy with it.
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There was much rejoicing when Humble Parcelan said this:
It looks frighteningly similar to a P.T. Cruiser: the Quasimodo of vehicles.
You mean a PT Loser.
*chuckles at his own wit*
I hate those cars. They have no power (Well, they didn't until the new GT Turbo came out), and it seems like every 40 or 50 year old trying to live out there dreams of driving a 'cool' car, and going 30 miles above the speed limit owns them.
And I think they are really lame looking too.
All other cars shall be subject to the almighty truck...save for certain exceptions.
[EDIT] My friend has the 130 horse version, not the 180. I imagine, though, that the 2ZZ-GE engine really makes the car drivable.
One thing though, if you have a choice between the Focus and the Matrix, I'd go with the focus. It made Car and Driver's ten best vehicles, and a few other publications liked it as well.
Just my thoughts, though. [ 09-10-2002: Message edited by: Cap'n Elethi ]
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Waisz had this to say about dark elf butts:
I don't plan to street race or anything of that nature too often if ever. As long as it has a decent speed when getting going from a stoplight, I'll be happy with it.
Is passenger room a consideration?
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
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Cap'n Elethi had this to say about Matthew Broderick:
To add to that, a friend of mine just got a Matrix. If you aren't going to drive it like it has more power, then don't worry about it. It's a nice little hatchback.[EDIT] My friend has the 130 horse version, not the 180. I imagine, though, that the 2ZZ-GE engine really makes the car drivable.
One thing though, if you have a choice between the Focus and the Matrix, I'd go with the focus. It made Car and Driver's ten best vehicles, and a few other publications liked it as well.
Just my thoughts, though.
Actually, we (my dad and I) were looking into getting a Focus. We testdrived one and liked how sharp it turned and such. It has a very nice, low to the ground feel to it.
The problem is that my parents have safety really in mind for me, so with all the recalls Focuses in previous years have had and the problems previous Ford cars we have owned have faced are all added up, it shows that the Focus wouldn't be very likely for me, especially when it's my parents paying for it.
And Karnaj, I imagine I won't be hauling around too many people. Probably will be driving by myself most of the time or with one passenger.
Vaaaaannn.
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Waisz had this to say about dark elf butts:
Actually, we (my dad and I) were looking into getting a Focus. We testdrived one and liked how sharp it turned and such. It has a very nice, low to the ground feel to it.The problem is that my parents have safety really in mind for me, so with all the recalls Focuses in previous years have had and the problems previous Ford cars we have owned have faced are all added up, it shows that the Focus wouldn't be very likely for me, especially when it's my parents paying for it.
Yeah. I figured as much. Well, the Matrix is a good choice for what you're looking for if you need the cargo room.
If not, why not go for a sedan?
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Vorbo Goatboy obviously shouldn't have said:
I just want a nice big van. A van with few windows.Vaaaaannn.
Like a rapists van? Or a soccer-mom van?
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Check out the big brain on Cap'n Elethi!
Yeah. I figured as much. Well, the Matrix is a good choice for what you're looking for if you need the cargo room.If not, why not go for a sedan?
I can't remember why, but I seem to remember having at one point a want for more cargo space.
Plus I prefer the look of hatchbacks. Maybe I'm weird.
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