Lil expo Rig

[wesel123]

14 miles per gallon in my Runner was killing me with my drive. So I went on the hunt for a cheap, fun to drive gas miser. Two weeks ago I bought a Honda Fit, two days after I bought it I was rear ended, it was fixed in a cuple days but it was the same. Combined with really uncomfortable seat I traded it in yesterday for this little toy.

Oh and Fergie be nice......:jump:

 

[olympiccop2002]

You'll have to let us know what mileage you get with that thing. There is a blue one calling my name from a local dealership.... I like it! :elkgrin:

Bjorn

 

[wesel123]

Thank god. I registerd 28.7 mpg. This was 50% Hwy and 50% streets.

And only $35 to fill up at 3.85 per gallon. Waaaaaaayyyyy better than a 80 fillup and only 14 mpg.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

keep us updated

The wife is interested in the little Suzie and it would be interesting to get a semi regular review.

What do you say, 2" lift and 24s?

Jim

 

[olympiccop2002]

28 mpg and AWD! Nice! Now will a baby stroller fit in the back?

Bjorn

 

[compactcamping]

Yes I'm interested in hearing how it does off-pavement. Also seeing it after the lift, tires and RTT are installed

 

[wesel123]

The wife is interested in the little Suzie and it would be interesting to get a semi regular review.

What do you say, 2" lift and 24s?

Jim

Tjenin (or how ever you spell it) has a 1" lift. But the Australian Version stock suspension is about 1 3/4" lift. Gonna try that route if i need to lift it (Ill need to romp it for a while to see if I really need it). Tire wise I wanna keep the same size to keep the MPG the same.

On the other hand this is what I've done so far.

Review wise so far its a great little car!!!! I find myself wanting to drive it everywhere, my poor Runner is feeling neglected. It handles great, has enough umph and very comfortable.

More to come.........

 

[wesel123]

28 mpg and AWD! Nice! Now will a baby stroller fit in the back?

Bjorn

Yep!!!! We have a B.O.B. and it fits with the front wheel taken off (which is super easy).

 

[wesel123]

Here's a few vids of on SX4 off road. This is by far as rough as I would take it. Anything more would require my Runner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6oy_SyyFy0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVWFC4Junmk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxCPdNDIKs&feature=related

 

[adrenaline503]

My wife is looking into one of these. Have you noticed any paint chipping on the hood or sides? i have heard this is a problem with this particular car.

 

[wesel123]

My wife is looking into one of these. Have you noticed any paint chipping on the hood or sides? i have heard this is a problem with this particular car.

Nothing yet. I've got 1500 miles so far. And haven't noticed anything. I'll go out at lunch and double check.

As a side note this car gets better with age. I have more fun driving it now than I did when I bought it. Which is totally weird for me cuz I typically change cars like underware.....but this one is gonna stay for quite a while. I've dropped to 26mpg 50/50 driving but I think thats due to me driving it harder.

 

[adrenaline503]

Any updates? The wife is still looking.

 

[Photog]

Any idea how comfortable the seats will be for long drives?

 

[sacto_patrol]

They look a lot like the Pontiac Vibe. Is it the same vehicle?

 

[adrenaline503]

They look a lot like the Pontiac Vibe. Is it the same vehicle?

No, not at all. My wife just bought hers today.