Toyota IQ in USA? - Page 4

johnriley · 06-18-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by skylark68

.... Give me a stripped out Smart with manual windows, no ABS, traction control, stability control .... Why does a car this small and light comparatively speaking need ABS? I didn't have ABS, traction control, etc. in my Miata and I never needed it.

Your Miata has WAY better natural dynamics because of its longer wheelbase, lower center of gravity, excellent weight distribution, etc. They added a lot of this stuff to the smart after early versions displayed a tendency to tip over.

Saturn69 · 06-18-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gaffo

My Yaris has the above plus cruise control for 13.3 k

It does not have the below - but thats ok. some of that crap is more a hindrance than an aid (i.e stability control...maybe ABS).

same mileage I get.

That's cool. I wasn't trying to push the 4-2 on anyone, I just think that for the boutique car that it is (basically a toy for well-to-do urbanites), it's pretty good. I wanted a Yaris 3-door, until I found out that here in the Midwest, I have to get it with a certain option package to get what I want in it, which is more than I want. No one back here carries the stripped version, so I plan to buy a used SC1/5sp. Anyway, I don't think the 4-2 is for everyone, but I don't think it deserves all the insults and such that people are giving it. It's not supposed to replace the Impala.

Saturn69 · 06-18-2008, 01:31 PM

Here are some spy pics of the 'IQ' test mule. Looks pretty much ready to go. My curiosity has been piqued.

johnstarnes · 06-18-2008, 02:38 PM

I like this car but liked the concept much better due to its reliance on triangles as a design element.

blkwrxsti · 06-18-2008, 04:40 PM

Say - I like that too. If it really does have room for 3 adults + child, it's better than the for two. I'd just assumed that feature would not make it out of Japan to meet our safety standards.

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Originally Posted by Saturn69

Here are some spy pics of the 'IQ' test mule. Looks pretty much ready to go. My curiosity has been piqued.

Higher Rhymes · 06-19-2008, 04:24 PM

To me it just doesn't look safe.
When you opt for a car that small, there goes the utility of the vehicle.
Just buy a compact.

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