attrapereves
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How does the Sonic compare to the competition? Competition meaning similar body style and price. What made you pick the Sonic over competitors?
I'll start... I was looking at the following cars, but picked the sonic because I really couldn't find one thing I disliked about it. I still can't (even though some other cars have features I like a little better). I wish push button start was available.
If the Sonic did not exist, I would buy number one, followed by two, etc.
1) VW Golf: The clutch was so smooth and light, as well as the shifter. I actually like it better than the Sonic 5/6spd. The car looks excellent on the outside and inside. However, I'm not sure if this car is in the same class as the Sonic as it's slightly bigger. I passed on it because it was more expensive and because VW reliability is pretty poor.
2) KIA Rio: I almost bought this car instead of the Sonic, but no one had what I was looking for (SX hatch w/manual tranny). The base model felt REALLY cheap, but the higher end models were nice, but still felt cheaper compared to the Sonic. The longer warranty is nice. I still like the overall look of it.
3) Ford Fiesta: This car felt much smaller than the Sonic. I also didn't care for the center console. The radio portion felt like it was pointing really far out or something. The fuel economy is better than the Sonic.
4) Hyundai Accent: Not a bad car, but felt like basic transportation with no sportiness. The interior looked nicer than the Ford to me. I only looked at one of them, but nothing really shined to make me choose it over others.
5) Toyota Yaris: Pretty much the same as the Hyundai. For the same price, I could get a Sonic with so much more. No manual transmission on the LE made me quickly eliminate it. However, Toyota reliability is excellent.
6) Nissan Versa: Bigger than the competition, but super boring. The 2014 does look a little bit better though.
There are others like the Honda Fit, and Scion Xd, but I didn't even consider or look at them.
I'll start... I was looking at the following cars, but picked the sonic because I really couldn't find one thing I disliked about it. I still can't (even though some other cars have features I like a little better). I wish push button start was available.
If the Sonic did not exist, I would buy number one, followed by two, etc.
1) VW Golf: The clutch was so smooth and light, as well as the shifter. I actually like it better than the Sonic 5/6spd. The car looks excellent on the outside and inside. However, I'm not sure if this car is in the same class as the Sonic as it's slightly bigger. I passed on it because it was more expensive and because VW reliability is pretty poor.
2) KIA Rio: I almost bought this car instead of the Sonic, but no one had what I was looking for (SX hatch w/manual tranny). The base model felt REALLY cheap, but the higher end models were nice, but still felt cheaper compared to the Sonic. The longer warranty is nice. I still like the overall look of it.
3) Ford Fiesta: This car felt much smaller than the Sonic. I also didn't care for the center console. The radio portion felt like it was pointing really far out or something. The fuel economy is better than the Sonic.
4) Hyundai Accent: Not a bad car, but felt like basic transportation with no sportiness. The interior looked nicer than the Ford to me. I only looked at one of them, but nothing really shined to make me choose it over others.
5) Toyota Yaris: Pretty much the same as the Hyundai. For the same price, I could get a Sonic with so much more. No manual transmission on the LE made me quickly eliminate it. However, Toyota reliability is excellent.
6) Nissan Versa: Bigger than the competition, but super boring. The 2014 does look a little bit better though.
There are others like the Honda Fit, and Scion Xd, but I didn't even consider or look at them.
