Best compact car?

MINIz guy · 12-03-2011, 11:28 PM

If you had a choice to drive one of these for driving dynamics only:

Chevy Sonic 1.4L Turbo
Honda Fit Sport
Ford Fiesta
Mazda Mazda2
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Yaris

All are similar in price with the Fit being the most expensive. All are hatchbacks for the most storage space and all are the "sporty" model. Just looking for opinions with people that have driven a few of these.

makecopies · 12-03-2011, 11:50 PM

Nissan Versa

Mike Larry · 12-03-2011, 11:52 PM

intense1 · 12-03-2011, 11:55 PM

Mazda2! It's the lightest, gets great mpg, good warranty, great financing. Then you can throw some mazdaspeed stuff on it next year.

SurreyF1 · 12-03-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Larry

why would you even post something in this thread? you want people knowing you actually clicked in here? jesus christ dude

oh wait fvck

HyeWarrior · 12-04-2011, 12:12 AM

I actually really like the Fiesta

Would give me a reason to slap a Me Gusta meme face on the hatch

b0bab0i · 12-04-2011, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intense1

Mazda2! It's the lightest, gets great mpg, good warranty, great financing. Then you can throw some mazdaspeed stuff on it next year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

I actually really like the Fiesta

Would give me a reason to slap a Me Gusta meme face on the hatch

These two. Both are built on same platform and are excellent cars.

rapier7 · 12-04-2011, 12:02 PM

Fit.

MINIz guy · 12-04-2011, 12:15 PM

The Mazda2 would be the cheapest but also the most anemic with only 100HP on tap. The Fiesta is more powerful but I've heard stories that dealers don't want to budge off MSRP since it is doing pretty well in sales. I'm surprised there aren't more Fit votes as that usually is the go-to compact.

I'm also intersted in the Sonic. It seems that Chevy has really stepped their game up and the Sonic is a good contender that should drive pretty well. Any opinions on it from those who have driven one?

simsima325 · 12-04-2011, 12:20 PM

honda fit sport, but i like the look of the sonic turbo, kind of want to drive one.

i believe the honda to be the better car though.

Studdly_Studright · 12-04-2011, 01:29 PM

I would have to say that the mazda and fiesta are the most attractive out of those choices

simsima325 · 12-04-2011, 01:38 PM

^

he said based on driving dynamics alone.

Studdly_Studright · 12-04-2011, 01:40 PM

yeah I know just sayin...I'd still pick one of those two if I had to

Mike Larry · 12-04-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJR4884

why would you even post something in this thread? you want people knowing you actually clicked in here? jesus christ dude

oh wait fvck

calm down kushy

sea6speed · 12-04-2011, 02:34 PM

None of the cars listed are compacts.

Out of that list, I'd take the Fit based on cargo capacity and value retention. Some of the others are either really small, or like the sonic - completely unproven. Chevy has a solid reputation for turning out entry level turds. While the sonic has good reviews so far, I doubt any have been driven more than 10K miles at this point.

Reedo302 · 12-04-2011, 05:09 PM

Mazda2. Mazda has a great racing heritage. Despite their engines being underpowered, they still handle great for the cost.

southpaw · 12-04-2011, 05:16 PM

318ti.

40mpg

And I can fit 10 255s in it.

southpaw · 12-04-2011, 05:17 PM

A car so great I had to post it twice.

MINIz guy · 12-04-2011, 06:10 PM

I'd love a 318ti but all the ones on eBay and Craigslist are overpriced or in terrible condition. I'm guessing it is much cheaper to maintain than a E46 but probably won't be as cheap as a car in warranty. I do like the RWD + manual combo that you can't find in compacts (or sub-compacts) anymore.

ThumperNC24 · 12-04-2011, 06:28 PM

none of those.

this

win at compact cars.

12-03-2011, 11:28 PM	#1
MINIz guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 340 My Ride: bro truck View My Garage	Best compact car? If you had a choice to drive one of these for driving dynamics only: Chevy Sonic 1.4L Turbo Honda Fit Sport Ford Fiesta Mazda Mazda2 Hyundai Accent Toyota Yaris All are similar in price with the Fit being the most expensive. All are hatchbacks for the most storage space and all are the "sporty" model. Just looking for opinions with people that have driven a few of these. __________________ Last edited by MINIz guy; 12-03-2011 at 11:42 PM.

12-03-2011, 11:50 PM	#2
makecopies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1600 Penn. Ave Posts: 1,777 My Ride: 325ci / 350Z / LS400 View My Garage	Nissan Versa __________________

12-03-2011, 11:52 PM	#3
Mike Larry Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 128 My Ride: 575 nello View My Garage	__________________

12-04-2011, 12:12 AM	#6
HyeWarrior Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Dimas, CA Posts: 2,753 My Ride: '03 325i --> '13 GTI View My Garage	I actually really like the Fiesta Would give me a reason to slap a Me Gusta meme face on the hatch __________________

12-04-2011, 12:02 PM	#8
rapier7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ATL Posts: 78 My Ride: 325xi View My Garage	Fit. __________________ http://metatalkingpoints.blogspot.com/ - Intelligent Commentary

12-03-2011, 11:55 PM	#4
intense1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Honolulu Posts: 49 My Ride: '02 325i View My Garage	Mazda2! It's the lightest, gets great mpg, good warranty, great financing. Then you can throw some mazdaspeed stuff on it next year.

12-04-2011, 12:15 PM	#9
MINIz guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 340 My Ride: bro truck View My Garage	The Mazda2 would be the cheapest but also the most anemic with only 100HP on tap. The Fiesta is more powerful but I've heard stories that dealers don't want to budge off MSRP since it is doing pretty well in sales. I'm surprised there aren't more Fit votes as that usually is the go-to compact. I'm also intersted in the Sonic. It seems that Chevy has really stepped their game up and the Sonic is a good contender that should drive pretty well. Any opinions on it from those who have driven one? __________________

12-04-2011, 12:20 PM	#10
simsima325 'a certain moderator' Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hyattsville, MD Posts: 36,639 My Ride: Honda Civic View My Garage	honda fit sport, but i like the look of the sonic turbo, kind of want to drive one. i believe the honda to be the better car though. __________________ -Brendan FS: 2004 Porsche 996 Turbo Cabriolet X50

12-04-2011, 01:29 PM	#11
Studdly_Studright Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Morgantown WV - Stockholm Posts: 5,770 My Ride: 325xi - Mustang GT View My Garage	I would have to say that the mazda and fiesta are the most attractive out of those choices __________________

12-04-2011, 01:38 PM	#12
simsima325 'a certain moderator' Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hyattsville, MD Posts: 36,639 My Ride: Honda Civic View My Garage	^ he said based on driving dynamics alone. __________________ -Brendan FS: 2004 Porsche 996 Turbo Cabriolet X50

12-04-2011, 01:40 PM	#13
Studdly_Studright Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Morgantown WV - Stockholm Posts: 5,770 My Ride: 325xi - Mustang GT View My Garage	yeah I know just sayin...I'd still pick one of those two if I had to __________________

12-04-2011, 02:34 PM	#15
sea6speed Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,338 My Ride: 2011 135i 6MT View My Garage	None of the cars listed are compacts. Out of that list, I'd take the Fit based on cargo capacity and value retention. Some of the others are either really small, or like the sonic - completely unproven. Chevy has a solid reputation for turning out entry level turds. While the sonic has good reviews so far, I doubt any have been driven more than 10K miles at this point. __________________

12-04-2011, 05:09 PM	#16
Reedo302 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 7,293 My Ride: F30 328i M Sport View My Garage	Mazda2. Mazda has a great racing heritage. Despite their engines being underpowered, they still handle great for the cost. __________________ AR15/AR10 Armorer/Advanced Armorer Glock Armorer Gunfighter Training YouTube Channel FS: Dunlop Graspic DS-2 185/65R15 winter tires/wheels off Honda Civic - $250/OBO

12-04-2011, 05:16 PM	#17
southpaw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sun Diego Posts: 15,284 My Ride: E36 M3 and E36 318ti View My Garage	318ti. 40mpg And I can fit 10 255s in it. __________________ -Brandon 239whp/227wtq @2700lbs

12-04-2011, 05:17 PM	#18
southpaw Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sun Diego Posts: 15,284 My Ride: E36 M3 and E36 318ti View My Garage	A car so great I had to post it twice. __________________ -Brandon 239whp/227wtq @2700lbs Last edited by southpaw; 12-04-2011 at 06:15 PM.

12-04-2011, 06:10 PM	#19
MINIz guy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 340 My Ride: bro truck View My Garage	I'd love a 318ti but all the ones on eBay and Craigslist are overpriced or in terrible condition. I'm guessing it is much cheaper to maintain than a E46 but probably won't be as cheap as a car in warranty. I do like the RWD + manual combo that you can't find in compacts (or sub-compacts) anymore. __________________

12-04-2011, 06:28 PM	#20
ThumperNC24 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 3 My Ride: 'Mericuh V8 Power View My Garage	none of those. this win at compact cars. __________________ 03 Z06 - Cyber Grey - H/C/I/E - 466rwhp/416rwtq - Rear Widebody, CCWs, Coilovers, lots more 99 Trans Am - Cam + Bolt Ons 412 rwhp / 418rwtq - Sold 94 Formula - Bolt Ons - Sold

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