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bk7794 wrote:My favorite kia was this rio. It looks like a kia, simple. I can see what they are trying to do with hyundai, but kia should have remained a simple car brand.

I have to agree. Kia was making some nice looking cars, well the Optima is arguably a great looking car, but now their too bubbly.

I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.

That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.

tankinbeans wrote: I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.

That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.

i think i missed something, why did you trade the forte in for a focus??

tankinbeans wrote:

bk7794 wrote:My favorite kia was this rio. It looks like a kia, simple. I can see what they are trying to do with hyundai, but kia should have remained a simple car brand.

I have to agree. Kia was making some nice looking cars, well the Optima is arguably a great looking car, but now their too bubbly.

I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.

That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.

Your koup was a nice car, and even the earlier Soul was nice along with the current Optima. Though I must say, it's that grill with the thin spot in the middle.

potownrob wrote:

tankinbeans wrote: I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.

That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.

i think i missed something, why did you trade the forte in for a focus??

Tired of my forth gear issue and having be "not replicable," or having the dealer say it was pretty much my fault because I was shifting funny. I shifted the same as in every car and have NEVER has the same issue. I figured f this and went to a brand with a more sorted transmission. Also, I've been a Ford guy most of my life.

tankinbeans wrote:

potownrob wrote:

tankinbeans wrote: I liked how my Forte looked, the new one...not so much.

That being said I life my Ficus, go figure.

i think i missed something, why did you trade the forte in for a focus??

Tired of my forth gear issue and having be "not replicable," or having the dealer say it was pretty much my fault because I was shifting funny. I shifted the same as in every car and have NEVER has the same issue. I figured f this and went to a brand with a more sorted transmission. Also, I've been a Ford guy most of my life.

Plus the ford focus has a nice shifter. Made in Germany.

booger fling 7794 wrote:Plus the ford focus has a nice shifter. Made in Germany.

I was just poking around online and had to laugh at this line from autobytel.

The 2013 Ford Focus Sedan drives like a good German car. Wait. Make that a good expensive German car, not one of those dumbed-down Volkswagen Jettas or softened VW Passats that people are buying in droves. The Focus is taut yet supple, responsive and refined. Dynamically, the Focus is fantastic.

This isn't talking smack about Rob, but a friend has a Jetta and raves about its superior winter handling capabilities. I drive it, and, while it's nice enough, like mine better.

Specs and pricing released. Only the 5 seater base model Rondo will get a manual transmission. Mind you the base model is nicely equipped but still. At least in the 7-seater only Chevrolet Orlando (not available in US) you can get the first three trim levels in manual, the fourth being auto only, and of course all levels of Mazda 5 in Canada can be had with a manual (base model only in US). Unless it gets great fuel economy, pass.

here is the LX model:

LX MT - $21,695

• 2.0L GDI, 4-cylinder, 164 hp, 156 lb. ft.
  6-speed manual transmission
  16” steel wheels w/covers and 205/55R16 tires
  temporary spare tire
  electric power steering (EPS)
  flex steering
  6 airbags (advance dual front, dual front side and dual curtain)
  4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
  Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
  Hill Assist Control (HAC)
  tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls
  trip computer
  sunglass holder
  map lights
  conversation mirror
  cloth seats
  centre console armrest
  rear centre armrest
  60/40 split rear seats
  height adjusting driver seat
  heated front seats
  air conditioning
  power door locks with impact-sensing
  two-turn unlock (driver side)
  central door lock
  power windows
  express up/down driver window
  obstacle-detecting driver window
  power sideview mirrors
  heated sideview mirrors
  heated windshield wipers
  AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite stereo
  AUX & USB input ports
  Bluetooth
  6 speakers
  keyless entry w/panic feature
  front and rear mud guards
  body-coloured sideview mirrors and outside door handles
  rear spoiler
  front fog lights

LX AT - $23,995
(adds to LX MT)

• 6-speed automatic transmission with Active ECO
  rear backup warning system
  16” alloy wheels
  roof rails
  automatic headlights
  leather wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob

LX 7-seats - $25,195
(add to LX AT)

• 3rd row seating

EX - $26,995
(adds to LX AT)

• 17” alloys
  UVO infotainment system with rear view camera
  auto climate control
  auto-dimming rearview mirror
  rain sensing wipers
  chrome outside door handles and moulding
  cargo screen and luggage net
  leather seats
  auto-folding outside mirrors
  LED day time running lights
  push-button start with pocket lighting
  smart key
  power driver seat with power lumbar
  sideview mirror signal repeaters
  rear door sunblinds
  heating steering wheel
  obstacle-detecting windows (all)

EX 7-seats - $28,195
(adds to EX)

• 3rd row seating

EX Luxury 7-seats - $32,195
(adds to EX 7-seat)

• panoramic sunroof (deletes conversation mirror)
  ventilated driver seat
  HID headlights
  LED rear taillights
  Navigation system
  black headliner
  upgraded audio system
  18” alloy wheels
  rear heated seats
  electric parking brake
  front and rear parking warning system
  TFT supervision cluster