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In terms of drivetrain and electrical system reliability, today's Hyundai Accent and a "new" Beetle with fifty year old technology would probably be evenly matched. The same could also be said about gas mileage and oil usage. However, in terms of build quality, charisma (fun-to-drive factor), styling, resale value and long-term durability the Beetle would win out. The Hyundai would win on safety and noise levels.

Kia Rio's aren't any better or worse than the Accent, but they would come even closer to the utilitarian mission of the Beetle. They are also closer to the utilitarian concept of the Beetle than the Accent, they are probably most 'stripped' of the cars sold here, so the Rio must be considered the heir apparent to the almighty Beetle!

As far as safety goes the New beetle would definitely win out.. was safest car on the road for a few years. Cars to buy for your budget..

I am also looking at the same kind of cars too so I have do some research..

Toyota Corolla Ford Focus Dodge Neon Mazda Protege' Nissan Sentra

Hope this helps.. I personally and probaly going to get the corolla as it just drives nice and feels good and looks decent to me. Hyundai are good cars, shitty resale but good commuter cars..

Jeremie

1972 SB

On 25 Aug 2003 23:55:53 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (VdubBeetle1972) ran around screaming and yelling:

will be bringing one home soon....maybe the "mazdaspeed" edition...the wife is wanting a new set of wheels....no truck for me i guess... J

The Mazda is a good quality car. My 95 Escort Wagon is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda, so most of the car is Mazda. Last I heard, Ford owned something like 40% of Mazda, but it may be different now.

Bill Berckman

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We saw the Echo when looking at the Camry, but she did not like the size or looks of the Echo. I am sure it is a good car as Toyota always does a good job on quality.

Bill Berckman

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On 26 Aug 2003 04:54:38 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@aol.comSPAMOUT (Bill Berckman) ran around screaming and yelling:

yes bill, they are great vehicles....i have an 89 mazda b2200 pickup that i use daily as a worktruck...i can't kill it...it is ready to flip 200k, and the compression check shows that it still has 95% of what the "factory specs" claim the compression was new....no major problems, or hell even minor ones for that matter....just general maintenance....i have not owned it since new, but i bought it from a friend, so i have access to what has been done to it since new...(so far just regular scheduled maintenance)... J

~ On 25 Aug 2003 23:55:53 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (VdubBeetle1972) ~ ran around screaming and yelling: ~ ~ >Mazda Protege' ~ ~ will be bringing one home soon....maybe the "mazdaspeed" edition...the ~ wife is wanting a new set of wheels....no truck for me i ~ guess... ~ J

Men are cute aren't they. I mean, you never see women posting "my husband wants a new set of wheels so I guess I'll be going without the for a while".

Bless you :o)

On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 13:04:26 +0100, Clare ran around screaming and yelling:

well Clare, its kinda funny...because men post it because it is

*true*...i was "shopping" for a new worktruck....her car is fine...while on a lot with me looking at trucks, she began "looking" at cars...suddenly her car became old, and needed replacing...LOL...so with our "budget" it is one or the other, not both...being smart enough to realize that "if mama ain't happy no one is" i will step back and we will purchase a car.......just like last time... J

That is because when a couple can only afford one new or nicer car, the woman almost always gets it. I have a neighbor whose wife drives around in a 1990 Minivan, while the husband recently purchased a brand new Explorer 4door pickup truck. I think that I need to talk to this guy and so I can find out why this is the only family in the neighborhood that has its priorities in order. :o) Bill Berckman

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If no meant no, then every man would die a virgin :o) Just because she said no does not mean that you will not soon be owning this bike. Getting this motorcycle today should be a reality if you carefully follow the following Three steps:

1) Make decision that you are going to get it anyway because you deserve it. 2) Go to dealership, make purchase of desired motorcycle and enjoy the ride. 3) Call Joey and make sure that he will kick the cat out tonight so you can sleep on his couch when you get kicked out of your house by the wife. . :o)

Bill Berckman

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~ Clare wrote: ~ ~ >Men are cute aren't they. I mean, you never see women posting "my husband ~ >wants a new set of wheels so I guess I'll be going without the girlie thing here> for a while". ~ >

~ >Bless you :o) ~ >

~ >-- ~ >Clare ~ ~ That is because when a couple can only afford one new or nicer car, the woman ~ almost always gets it.

That's what's so cute! Men taking care of their ladies :o)

My boyfriend's mum advised me the other day never to get a joint bank account, lol.

................Does this mean that we'll then be seeing pics of you two naked in that hot tub sipping on strawberry margueritas?

..........Yee Hah!

timmy :-)

On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 15:53:54 GMT, "Tim Rogers" left Mt Vesuvius in a state of jealous awe as he began spewing from the mouth thusly:

No, I don't drink those girly drinks. :-)

-- Travis (Shaggie) '63 VW Camo Baja...

corrodes the vessel that carries it.The statements above reflect my own opinions and experiences and nothing more.I don't pretend to be a professional mechanic, politician, philosopher,attorney, or chiropractor.Take any advice in this post at your own risk, and with a grain of salt."Milk is for babies. Beer is for men." - Arnold Schwarzenegger

I believe Mazda is owned by GM or Chevrolet.. I'm sure its a GM but here locally in Seattle my Chevy dealer is also the Mazda dealer, and go to the website chevrolet's website and you see mazda on it.

interesting stuff

Jeremie

1972 SB

On 27 Aug 2003 00:30:53 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (VdubBeetle1972) ran around screaming and yelling:

quick someone inform Ford that chevy bought mazda...LOL J

Hate to say this, Bill, but IMHO you are better off with a used car than a new Hundai. For example, I have a '99 Taurus station wagon that gets

25mpg at 75mph with the air on, and up to 30mpg otherwise. It climbs any mountain with the best of them and it has the carrying capacity of a 1/2 ton truck. I kid you not. It's all in the specs. And it can be had as cheap as a brand new Hundai.

If you want better than 30mpg and don't need the capacity (I do), then still, any used car but a Hundai is (IMHO!) better.

The Probe was also a Ford/Mazda joint venture. The Ford version was the Probe, and the Mazda version was the MX-6. Bill Berckman

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On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 21:52:23 -0500, snipped-for-privacy@stafford.net (J Stafford) ran around screaming and yelling:

Ya know, John, i'm not sure...mitsu makes cars for alot of people..mainly chrysler, so i'm not sure if it is a mitsu or mazda...never really felt the need to keep up with ford that much..(welcome back? haven't seen you lately..) J