Ordering a 2016 questions

[Kalispel]

Personally, I think that the various SE upgrades are worth the marginal increase in cost over the L/LE, though the ride is noticeably stiffer on poorly maintained roads thanks to the sports-tuned suspension and lower-profile tires. The turning circle on the SE is still tight enough for all the snug spots that I have been in thus far, even if it is less than the L/LE (due to 15" vs 16" wheel size and such).

The newer, redesigned hydraulic clutch in the 2015/2016 also makes the manual a pleasure to drive - assuming that you can find one. Even the automatic isn't a bad choice really if that's your preference, despite the silly, modern-day "4-Speed Stigma" - and it also has bulletproof reliability for the long haul. Give me the well-established, ultra-reliable VVT-i Yaris engine, drivetrain and a few MPG less any day, over the newer droning, less-reliable CVT's and sensitive, more-problem-prone (currently) direct-inject engines.

I would change a few things with my SE, here and there if I could (such as add another 20hp), but I have zero regrets about purchasing mine, and love to drive it. It's essentially the modern-day Honda CRX Si hatchback that Honda has long-since forgotten how to make.

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