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I just bought a 2013 fortwo ED cabrio, but before deciding on that I seriously considered the newer 2017-2019 EQ models (hope I have the terminology right). I was able test drive the older ED models but never got to sit in the newer EQ, except briefly in a gas version. It seemed to me from specs. alone that the older models were clearly superior in the ways that matter:
From what I can gather from on-line reviews and specs, the newer models offer this:
In my book the key features are: range, enough performance, storage, style... and the newer models loses range at the expense of extra performance which I don't imagine is enough to matter.
But like I said, I never got to test drive the newer model. What do you guys think about all this? Am I missing something?
- Longer EPA range, 68 vs 58 for the newer model.
- Better styling, personal choice I guess, but this is the one in the Museum of Modern Art
- In mine, the charger fits in the tailgate.
- Good sized glovebox.
- Amazing turning radius.
- Exciting performance.
- Price used around $10k plus or minus
From what I can gather from on-line reviews and specs, the newer models offer this:
- Shorter range.
- Bigger tires.
- More horsepower.
- Tiny glovebox, no cuddies by the steering wheel.
- 4" wider, wide enough for a real armrest?
- More stable at high speed in the wind on the interstate.
- Price from used at $15k to $22k virtually new.
- Tighter turning radius.
In my book the key features are: range, enough performance, storage, style... and the newer models loses range at the expense of extra performance which I don't imagine is enough to matter.
But like I said, I never got to test drive the newer model. What do you guys think about all this? Am I missing something?