US 2012 Scion iQ - First Drive - starting @ $16K (ouch)- 36/37 MPG (meh)

[SailDesign]

CVT only? Pass.

Saw a Fiat 500 up close and in person today - FAR better machine, likely to be my next car if and when the Yaris bites the dust or disintegrates.

But that's just my 2 cents.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by SailDesign

CVT only? Pass.

Saw a Fiat 500 up close and in person today - FAR better machine, likely to be my next car if and when the Yaris bites the dust or disintegrates.

But that's just my 2 cents.

ive driven about 5 fiat 500's now and am deciding between it and the new accent hatch. the fiat 500 is built like a tank and is an absolute joy to drive and can be had for $15,500. it also has a (somewhat) useable back seat.

my heart says get the 500. my brain says the accent hatch (it is compact sized on the inside and looks really sharp, IMO). the 500 will give me very little functionality......but, oh...the fun.

i may just wait and see how the reliability goes with fiat and also see if they expand their dealer network. my closest dealer at the moment would be 130 miles away.

anyway, i think anyone who wants to spend $16 k on a tiny car should look hard at the fiat 500.