Anyone driven the Scion iQ ?

[bronsin]

I have driven an iQ and for $100 I'll tell you everything I know!

OK OK here is the dirt from my perspective....

It drives like a big car. Its roomy for the driver and after 15 minutes it doesnt feel like youre in a mini car about to die.

Theres a little space under the hatch more than a Smart. You might be able to get a weeks groceries in there.

The acceleration isnt too great but tis adequate. I drive like an old lady and couldnt care less how fast I go.

The inside is too busy stylewise. They charge too much for this car and try to make you think its worth it by fancy schmancy gegaws on the dashboard.

Pathetic!

The ride is softer and more compliant that a Smart. The Smart has a stiff suspension! Way to stiff IMO.

Heres something I would ask others. When I dive it I forget to check out something I wanted to. Idont like my AT because it doesnt slow down like a manual does when you take your foot off the gas. Makes you use the brake which wears out pads faster and makes the car less controlable in bad weather. Could be a problem!

But I FORGOT to take my foot of the gas and see how the CVT does when you do that. Anyone have anything they can tell me whose driven a CVT?

Basically my take is its not worth it when you can have a Yaris for the same or less money.

I think it should have the 1 liter (or less) engine, get 45 mpg in town minimum, and costs less than oh 12 g's.

I dont want the abusive interior and exterior styling either! Phooey!

Id buy one tomorrow if it did!
Just my 02!