Mid sized cars in Aus. poll

[Ext User(jackbadger56)]

Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
you buy?"
The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
Liberty;

1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
3 - Mondeo @ 22%
4 - Liberty @ 16%
5 - Camry @ 5%
6 - Epica @ 1%

;-)

[Ext User(Steve)]

On Feb 15, 10:57*am, jackbadger56 <castl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> you buy?"
> The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> Liberty;
>
> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> 5 - Camry @ 5%
> 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> ;-)

Fark! How did the Epica get THAT high??? :)

Steve

[Ext User(the_dawggie)]

On Feb 15, 10:57 am, jackbadger56 <castl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> you buy?"
> The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> Liberty;
>
> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> 5 - Camry @ 5%
> 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> ;-)

I'm not authorized to answer. I've never owned a car of
any size, and don't plan to.

Need to move onto the pickup truck survey :-)

[Ext User(pit)]

On Feb 15, 8:57 am, jackbadger56 <castl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> you buy?"
> The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> Liberty;
>
> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> 5 - Camry @ 5%
> 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> ;-)

Why no Hyundais in there ? The Sonata is not a bad bit of kit and good
bang for buck . people must be starting to twig though as teh resale
values appear to be improving at least on the NF series

[Ext User(RogerM)]

"jackbadger56" <castle56@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:06203a0f-d1b1-4d25-98a5-00064d4c916a@70g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
> Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> you buy?"
> The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> Liberty;
>
> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> 5 - Camry @ 5%
> 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> ;-)
>

22% for the new Mondeo is pretty good considering it's a re-release of an
original poor seller. It would not surprise me if it took over #1 position
within a few months on that basis alone. The Euro is still my personal
choice though.

Roger

[Ext User(jackbadger56)]

On Feb 15, 12:58 pm, "RogerM" <Rog...@justrucks.net.au> wrote:
> "jackbadger56" <castl...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:06203a0f-d1b1-4d25-98a5-00064d4c916a@70g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> > you buy?"
> > The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> > Liberty;
>
> > 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> > 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> > 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> > 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> > 5 - Camry @ 5%
> > 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> > ;-)
>
> 22% for the new Mondeo is pretty good considering it's a re-release of an
> original poor seller. It would not surprise me if it took over #1 position
> within a few months on that basis alone. The Euro is still my personal
> choice though.
>
> Roger

I surprised myself and picked the 6! A good diesel and availability of
a hatch (almost as versatile as a wagon).

[Ext User(Just JT)]

"jackbadger56" <castle56@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> you buy?"
> The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> Liberty;
>
> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> 5 - Camry @ 5%
> 6 - Epica @ 1%
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Mazda6 2008 model is top notch. If I were in the market for a
reasonably-priced mid-sized car, I'd buy it with no hesitation.

The Mondeo is good, too. You won't go wrong with the top 5.

The Crapica I won't touch... it's a Daewoo.

--
Daewoo.rhymes.with.stinky.poo.

[Ext User(jackbadger56)]

On Feb 15, 1:46 pm, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
> "jackbadger56" <castl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> > you buy?"
> > The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> > Liberty;
>
> > 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> > 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> > 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> > 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> > 5 - Camry @ 5%
> > 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> The Mazda6 2008 model is top notch. If I were in the market for a
> reasonably-priced mid-sized car, I'd buy it with no hesitation.
>
> The Mondeo is good, too. You won't go wrong with the top 5.
>
> The Crapica I won't touch... it's a Daewoo.
>
> --
> Daewoo.rhymes.with.stinky.poo.

.......JT rhymes with bum bum stinky poo snot bum! ;-p

Have you considered one 'o dem Big Red Cars?

[Ext User(RogerM)]

"jackbadger56" <castle56@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 15, 1:46 pm, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
>> "jackbadger56" <castl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
>> > you buy?"
>> > The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
>> > Liberty;
>>
>> > 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
>> > 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
>> > 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
>> > 4 - Liberty @ 16%
>> > 5 - Camry @ 5%
>> > 6 - Epica @ 1%
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> The Mazda6 2008 model is top notch. If I were in the market for a
>> reasonably-priced mid-sized car, I'd buy it with no hesitation.
>>
>> The Mondeo is good, too. You won't go wrong with the top 5.
>>
>> The Crapica I won't touch... it's a Daewoo.
>>
>> --
>> Daewoo.rhymes.with.stinky.poo.
>
> ......JT rhymes with bum bum stinky poo snot bum! ;-p
>
> Have you considered one 'o dem Big Red Cars?

Are they da fast wuns? ;>)

Roger

[Ext User(Daryl Walford)]

jackbadger56 wrote:
> Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> you buy?"
> The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> Liberty;
>
> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> 5 - Camry @ 5%
> 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> ;-)

If a Camry is on the list where's the Aurion, they are exactly the same
size?


Daryl

[Ext User(jackbadger56)]

On Feb 15, 2:19 pm, "RogerM" <Rog...@justrucks.net.au> wrote:
> "jackbadger56" <castl...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:f16e08f4-a542-4e36-8e71-7c2f2d7f1562@41g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > On Feb 15, 1:46 pm, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
> >> "jackbadger56" <castl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> > Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> >> > you buy?"
> >> > The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> >> > Liberty;
>
> >> > 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> >> > 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> >> > 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> >> > 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> >> > 5 - Camry @ 5%
> >> > 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >> The Mazda6 2008 model is top notch. If I were in the market for a
> >> reasonably-priced mid-sized car, I'd buy it with no hesitation.
>
> >> The Mondeo is good, too. You won't go wrong with the top 5.
>
> >> The Crapica I won't touch... it's a Daewoo.
>
> >> --
> >> Daewoo.rhymes.with.stinky.poo.
>
> > ......JT rhymes with bum bum stinky poo snot bum! ;-p
>
> > Have you considered one 'o dem Big Red Cars?
>
> Are they da fast wuns? ;>)
>
> Roger

According to the song, yes. But wearing of blue/purple/yellow/or red
skivvies is a pre-requisite! ;-p

[Ext User(jackbadger56)]

On Feb 15, 2:23 pm, Daryl Walford <dwalf...@internode.on.net> wrote:
> jackbadger56 wrote:
> > Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> > you buy?"
> > The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> > Liberty;
>
> > 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> > 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> > 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> > 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> > 5 - Camry @ 5%
> > 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> > ;-)
>
> If a Camry is on the list where's the Aurion, they are exactly the same
> size?
>
> Daryl

I was thinking same!
Also, if I was spending my own money I'd put the Sonata/Magentis
(twins under the skin, apparently) somewhere very close to the top,
subject to a test drive .

[Ext User(Dan---)]

On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:39:24 -0800, Steve PCM code reading says:


>>
>> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
>> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
>> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
>> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
>> 5 - Camry @ 5%
>> 6 - Epica @ 1%
>>
>> ;-)
>
> Fark! How did the Epica get THAT high??? :)

To my surprise today I saw a black epichuck on the road.


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Regards
Dan

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"jackbadger56" <castle56@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:06203a0f-d1b1-4d25-98a5-00064d4c916a@70g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
> Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> you buy?"
> The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> Liberty;
>
> 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> 5 - Camry @ 5%
> 6 - Epica @ 1%

Even more surprising is the lack of a Maxima, considering it has probably
the best engine of the lot.

Of that lot I'd have the Liberty, but wouldn't be terribly disappointed if
there were none left and I had to cop an Accord. The rest you can shove up
your Jacksie sideways :)

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Noddy.

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
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> The Mazda6 2008 model is top notch. If I were in the market for a
> reasonably-priced mid-sized car, I'd buy it with no hesitation.

It'd wanna make a *lot* more power than the current one, as it's engine is
almost embarrassing.

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Regards,
Noddy.

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"the_dawggie" <the_dawggie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Need to move onto the pickup truck survey :-)

Hurry, it's going on right now over there in alt.yank.wannabees --->

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Noddy.

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"Daryl Walford" <dwalford@internode.on.net> wrote in message
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> If a Camry is on the list where's the Aurion, they are exactly the same
> size?

They're exactly the same *car* :)

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Regards,
Noddy.

[Ext User(rebel)]

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:23:32 +1100, Daryl Walford <dwalford@internode.on.net>
wrote:

>If a Camry is on the list where's the Aurion, they are exactly the same
>size?

because TMCA insist on calling the Aurion a "large" car, and seem to have sucked
the Oz motoring mags into believing it too.

[Ext User(Dan---)]

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:09:45 +0800, rebel PCM code reading says:

> On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:23:32 +1100, Daryl Walford
> <dwalford@internode.on.net> wrote:
>
>>If a Camry is on the list where's the Aurion, they are exactly the same
>>size?
>
> because TMCA insist on calling the Aurion a "large" car, and seem to
> have sucked the Oz motoring mags into believing it too.

Yup probably the only reason is that the Aurions park brake is foot
operated so it gives the illusion of extra interior space. :-)

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Regards
Dan

[Ext User(Steve)]

On Feb 15, 12:53*pm, pit <spamlis...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Feb 15, 8:57 am, jackbadger56 <castl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Drive.com.au running a simple poll that asks "Which mid size car would
> > you buy?"
> > The results so far are a bit of a surprise, particularly regarding the
> > Liberty;
>
> > 1 - Mazda6 @ 33% of votes
> > 2 - Accord Euro @ 23%
> > 3 - Mondeo @ 22%
> > 4 - Liberty @ 16%
> > 5 - Camry @ 5%
> > 6 - Epica @ 1%
>
> > ;-)
>
> Why no Hyundais in there ? The Sonata is not a bad bit of kit and good
> bang for buck . people must be starting to twig though as teh resale
> values appear to be improving at least on the NF series

You will get no arguement from me on that :)

Steve