tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post5779003351116022911..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: 2017 Subcompact Sales SummaryAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-35671535193723398942018-04-08T16:00:43.796-07:002018-04-08T16:00:43.796-07:00GM and Ford just announced that they'll soon c...GM and Ford just announced that they'll soon cancel US sales of their subcompact. That'd be Spark, Sonic, and Fiesta I guess. Odd, because I see late model Sparks all over the place in my nearby 4,000 population town. I bet there are at least twenty of them being driven around local. Very common vehicle where I live.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018216106339296443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-24174828239212788662018-04-08T15:56:25.563-07:002018-04-08T15:56:25.563-07:00I just got intersted in subcompacts since my wife ...I just got intersted in subcompacts since my wife recently bought a 3 yr old Fiat 500. I was really impressed how cheaply one can get one of these, and since we have a pickup truck, a small car is all we need. I've been looking at the Spark and the Mirage, because the Fiat is a 2 door and since our truck is also a 2 door, we'll need a 4 door for pets and such. It was good to see that Mirage sales was pretty flat and higher ranked than I would have thought. Anyway, with a Spark, I'd need a 2016 and up, because it was significantly improved. With respect to a Morage, it'd have to be a 2017, because reviewers say it handles much better and mine will be a rural, state highway commuter; not a city car. I'm thinking I need another year to pay off the Fiat, sell a mid- sized sedan, and for a 2017 Mirage or 2016 Spark to get a little cheaper. Mine must be a 5 speed and they're pretty rare, but can be found. I really think the 78 horsepower Mirage may be my best choice. Owners love them, a little bigger than the Spark,better mpg, and it'd have more warranty left. I also like the idea of having a 3 cylinder and a 2,000 pound car.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018216106339296443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-73323227597001738962018-01-11T20:49:11.228-08:002018-01-11T20:49:11.228-08:00- I wouldn't mind seeing Toyota replace the Ya...- I wouldn't mind seeing Toyota replace the Yaris Liftback with a version of the Mazda 2, even with the iA's ugly mug. It might give me a reason to upgrade from my old '08.<br /><br />- Per Ford's website, the Fiesta seems to have had a stay of execution as you can build-and-price a (carryover) '18.nlpnthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925589671848667697noreply@blogger.com