OK, my phase with the elemnt is officially over. Well for now. I've found a new love. Its called the FIT by Honda. Its due out this spring and basically is the equivalent of a Matrix by toyota. We testdrove the matrix back when we were looking at a new car (we settled on the accord). My problem with the Matrix was it wasn't very functional, the seats folded down but there was still little space and it felt cramped. Honda has always felt a little bit bigger in my opinion, at least comparing corolla's to civics. The stow and go feature of the fit is the kicker for me, check the site out and see all of its functionality.
I've always been a fan of smaller cars. My sentra is a lot more fun to drive than my wife's accord. It handles better, and is easier to park. Plus the price of a compact car is always less... i think its cause its smaller. Also i'm a fan of good gas mileage.
Anyway its not like i can afford a car but its nice to dream.
Posted by holtonian at April 4, 2006 09:43 PM | TrackBackHaving driven both Nissans and Hondas I can see what you mean from a steering standpoint. The Accord doesn't seem to transmit as much feedback from the road to the wheel, but that's a plus to some I guess (like BMW says...you need to feel the road). However, from a wheelbase (stability)/power/grip (bigger wheels/tires) perspective I'd think the Accord would win out. Do you have the 4 cyl. or the V6?
Posted by: Scott at April 5, 2006 12:32 AMit only has 109 hp. with a full load or 3 friends you'd be lucky to get up the mtn.
Posted by: concerned at April 5, 2006 02:14 PMChris...Element, FIT...you like butt-ugly cars! I found some other ones you may like here.
Posted by: Haze at April 9, 2006 10:46 PM