The Honda Fit is called the Honda Jazz in Europe. The Honda Civics sold in America look terrible! Right now I'm really enjoying my Civic. It's a '99 1.5 Vtec. They were only ever released in Europe. Great fuel economy, comfortable, spacious, good handling and good acceleration. Never breaks either, not never.

Still, I REALLY want an Alfa Romeo. I know it will break down and annoy me when I get it, but none of this matters. It can never be a bad thing to have a little more Italian in your life.

bumble, what did you wind up doing?

Yo!

I bought a Toyota Yaris four-door sedan, manual transmission, with airbags and anti-lock brakes at $200 below invoice.

I have already absolutely trashed the new-car smell by trying to go camping (broken toe = interrupted camping trip) and moving plants and tons of crap in it.

Thanks for asking. It's the most expensive thing I've ever done, except for tuition. I feel pretty good about it. The mileage is GREAT.

Dear Mr. Midgett:

Thank you very much for your recommendation about Fighting Chance. I read through all the information and realized that the first bargaining session I had was a very good offer. I wouldn't have known that without Fighting Chance, and I ended up buying the car for $200 below invoice (and the profit margin on the Yaris isn't very high, so that was an ace deal).

You rock,

bumble

notimeforlove wrote:I just got a New Mazda 3 hatchback a week ago. I absolutely love it. I had a 01 Volkswagen Golf before that would break every 6 months to the tune of $500-$2000. The Mazda gets pretty good gas mileage, mine has leather and feels like Luxury car and has enough room to haul a Rhodes suitcase in the back plus a 2x12, head, and 2 guitars.

A++++++++++, highly recommended, would buy again.

I have had a 6 for just over a year and now wouldn't buy anything other than a Mazda. It handles better than the Honda Accord Euro or Subaru Libery. Economical, even though a medium size. Extraordinary value for money + extras compared to nearest competitors. Best build cars on planet - Mazda, Lexus, Subaru - most reliable and best all round value. Honda misses out due to short engine life and price and poor availability of parts. Euro cars are too expensive and overrated - they're fine until you need to replace any parts. American cars are shit, Australian cars are shit, British (any left?) cars are shit.

I still drive my car thinking how did I get such a good car for the price.