Ok, I'm an "1190." I reserved April 4, 2007 and configured November 21, 2007 a passion coupe with everything, $16225 after delivery. On March, 11, 2008 I got an email stating that my car had shipped. On March 26, 2008 I got an email stating that my car had arrived at US port and would be arriving at my dealership (Bloomington) in the next couple weeks. Almost exactly 1 year from reservation to delivery, and a hair over 4 months Configuration to Delivery. Unfortunately, during this time, too many negatives started popping up and I started to look at the alternatives. I could get a Yaris 3 door 5 spd w/power pack for $11600 brand new (special deal at a dealership I used to work at). I could get a Honda Fit Sport manual for about $15905. But I've been really looking hard at the Scion xD lately... For $15820 with the 5 speed manual, the optional Vehicle Stability Control, standard "everything you need" (Plus an actual iPod jack through which you can control your iPod via the steering wheel) and still gets about 34 mpg which you can track on the standard trip computer without the need of a scanguage (some people report getting over 40 when trying hard or cruising on long trips)... Plus, it's only 4 feet longer, has a great back seat which can be slid back for TONS of leg room, or slid forward then folded flat for unreal cargo space... I'm having a hard time deciding what to do. None of these options have the unique factor the smart does. But they ALL have a piece of mind factor the smart can't touch.
So, based on all of that, what is the "best" decision? I know that's still a very personal decision, but... I need to make my decision in the next 3 weeks as my "30 day decision window" started last Wednesday.
Hence my daily countdown.
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