Mpg-O-Matic test drive of a 2013 Chevy Spark w/ 5 speed manual ... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hershey · 05-29-2013, 12:57 PM

Septembersrain · 05-29-2013, 01:04 PM

Oh dear. I test drove that car and was terrified of it.
I think that is the first car I felt could really get me killed.
I didn't even bother with the Fiat 500 or Scion iQ though.

Oh, It's made in South Korea. =/
I've had some really bad experiences with that.

The gas mileage is.. Eh. It's alright.
I think they focused on the interior a ton.
It's what they've got under the hood that concerned me.

jpmck03 · 05-29-2013, 01:26 PM

Holy crap, could they make the headlight housings any bigger?!

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It's almost like they're trying to accentuate the fact that it's small...

Septembersrain · 05-29-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jpmck03

Holy crap, could they make the headlight housings any bigger?!

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It's almost like they're trying to accentuate the fact that it's small...

Looks kinda like huge dragon nostrils, Or is that just me?

junorico24 · 05-29-2013, 05:54 PM

Yep,

I mean the latest sub compact offerings are impressive. Me and the Mrs went for a browse at my local dealer. I was awed by the improvements various manufacturers have made.

Post 2010 this segment has moved up level and manufacturers are delivering on all points. Most key feature that people will love and come to expect is the increase in space also the generous equipment in these vehicles.

For example, the boot/trunk space in a mitsubishi mirage and Nissan micra is bigger in comparison to my 2007 and these cars are 3 cylinder midgets. The Vw up trunk is tiny.I dunno what the rave is all about there.

So I envy at what is on offer today compared to 2007. In that short time frame the small car world has been buzzing and become more awesome. WOW!!

Hershey · 05-30-2013, 12:37 AM

Speakin' of MIRAGE . that's due soon . Claims of 40+ m.p.g.. We had Colts , Champs , and a Eagle Summit sedan . Enjoyed those for many years . As for the Spark , doesn't ignite our senses .

nookandcrannycar · 05-30-2013, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

Speakin' of MIRAGE . that's due soon . Claims of 40+ m.p.g.. We had Colts , Champs , and a Eagle Summit sedan . Enjoyed those for many years . As for the Spark , doesn't ignite our senses .

I agree with you re the Spark. The Colt I had wasn't bad, but it wasn't the same as an Acura I had or my Yaris re quality.

nookandcrannycar · 05-30-2013, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

Go here , http://www.mpgomatic.com/ .

I'm not a fan of this particular car, but I'm so glad you keep up with this site and post these videos

.

bronsin · 05-30-2013, 07:07 AM

Ford is coming out with a 1000cc three cylinder.

But they are ruining it by turbocharging it. No WAY I would touch that sucker!

Cant wait till it goes in an F150 though!

Hershey · 05-30-2013, 11:32 AM

Would like to see a small hybrid pickup for $22,000 or a bit less . Something like the size of a Isuzu Pup or Chevy Luv that could get 35+ m.p.g.. Would jump on that .

Thirty-Nine · 05-30-2013, 08:11 PM

I love the Spark and would at least consider one if I were in the market.

- Andy

junorico24 · 06-01-2013, 10:14 PM

Have a look at the KIA RIO. It's the best I have seen of the lot including the new Yaris.

nookandcrannycar · 06-20-2013, 09:50 PM

On the feed to the Yahoo homepage today:

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/first-dr...220022460.html

^^^^^ Chevy Spark EV - Got to be the cheapest so far for an all electric vehicle. Only hitch is you have to get it in California or Oregon and live in California to get the full 10,000.00 tax credit (less in Oregon). Cost per article = under 28K then - 10k tax credit. Under 'Electric Cars' on the Wikipedia site, a Scion IQ EV is also listed.

Hershey · 06-21-2013, 12:40 AM

Nice , a shame the $10,000 can't be applied at the time of purchase for a lower monthly payment .

nookandcrannycar · 06-21-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

Nice , a shame the $10,000 can't be applied at the time of purchase for a lower monthly payment .

...yeah....and a shame that something different (and better) hasn't been worked out with the other 48 states.

Hershey · 06-21-2013, 12:49 AM

We got the tax credit for the purchase of 2007 Prius 2 from both . Came in handy .

nookandcrannycar · 06-21-2013, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

We got the tax credit for the purchase of 2007 Prius 2 from both . Came in handy .

I wonder if CA and OR = a pilot program (so to speak)? If so, I wonder if that might be the case because they have amenable state governments, feel there will be significant demand, or both?

bronsin · 06-21-2013, 06:54 AM

Ever tried to apply for one of those "credits"?

Not likely you are getting $10,000.

05-29-2013, 12:57 PM	#1
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Mpg-O-Matic test drive of a 2013 Chevy Spark w/ 5 speed manual ... Go here , http://www.mpgomatic.com/ .

05-29-2013, 01:04 PM	#2
Septembersrain ♣♀Yaris'ing♀♣ View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 3-Door LE ~Pearl~ Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 250	Oh dear. I test drove that car and was terrified of it. I think that is the first car I felt could really get me killed. I didn't even bother with the Fiat 500 or Scion iQ though. Oh, It's made in South Korea. =/ I've had some really bad experiences with that. The gas mileage is.. Eh. It's alright. I think they focused on the interior a ton. It's what they've got under the hood that concerned me. __________________ ╩╗ Don't be a drip. ◄~(¬ _¬)~

05-29-2013, 01:26 PM	#3
jpmck03 View User's Garage Drives: 2025 GR86 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 893	Holy crap, could they make the headlight housings any bigger?! sonic.png It's almost like they're trying to accentuate the fact that it's small... __________________ my {(retired) ride} - {mi ssk: review, diy} - {mi lw cp: review, diy} - {foglight install} - {painted emblem: experiment, diy}

05-30-2013, 07:07 AM	#9
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Ford is coming out with a 1000cc three cylinder. But they are ruining it by turbocharging it. No WAY I would touch that sucker! Cant wait till it goes in an F150 though! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

05-30-2013, 08:11 PM	#11
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I love the Spark and would at least consider one if I were in the market. - Andy __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

05-29-2013, 05:54 PM	#5
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Yep, I mean the latest sub compact offerings are impressive. Me and the Mrs went for a browse at my local dealer. I was awed by the improvements various manufacturers have made. Post 2010 this segment has moved up level and manufacturers are delivering on all points. Most key feature that people will love and come to expect is the increase in space also the generous equipment in these vehicles. For example, the boot/trunk space in a mitsubishi mirage and Nissan micra is bigger in comparison to my 2007 and these cars are 3 cylinder midgets. The Vw up trunk is tiny.I dunno what the rave is all about there. So I envy at what is on offer today compared to 2007. In that short time frame the small car world has been buzzing and become more awesome. WOW!!

05-30-2013, 12:37 AM	#6
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Speakin' of MIRAGE . that's due soon . Claims of 40+ m.p.g.. We had Colts , Champs , and a Eagle Summit sedan . Enjoyed those for many years . As for the Spark , doesn't ignite our senses .

05-30-2013, 11:32 AM	#10
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Would like to see a small hybrid pickup for $22,000 or a bit less . Something like the size of a Isuzu Pup or Chevy Luv that could get 35+ m.p.g.. Would jump on that .

06-01-2013, 10:14 PM	#12
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Have a look at the KIA RIO. It's the best I have seen of the lot including the new Yaris.

06-20-2013, 09:50 PM	#13
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	On the feed to the Yahoo homepage today: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/first-dr...220022460.html ^^^^^ Chevy Spark EV - Got to be the cheapest so far for an all electric vehicle. Only hitch is you have to get it in California or Oregon and live in California to get the full 10,000.00 tax credit (less in Oregon). Cost per article = under 28K then - 10k tax credit. Under 'Electric Cars' on the Wikipedia site, a Scion IQ EV is also listed.

06-21-2013, 12:40 AM	#14
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Nice , a shame the $10,000 can't be applied at the time of purchase for a lower monthly payment .

06-21-2013, 12:49 AM	#16
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	We got the tax credit for the purchase of 2007 Prius 2 from both . Came in handy .

06-21-2013, 06:54 AM	#18
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	Ever tried to apply for one of those "credits"? Not likely you are getting $10,000. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

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