[tkinsel5]

i can comment at length but will try to keep it short!

my dream car for years was the 350z. in short, i bought a lemon and am currently embattled with nissan over the buyback. don't ask, you don't want to know, etc...

in the last 6 months i was able to drive 3 different nissans as my z was in the shop. the new altima was the best, although i liked the old one better. the murano felt like driving a beachball, oversuspended and aloof-and my chick has an fx35 which drives great and has been flawless to own.

i drove the versa for 3 days once. horrifying. no steering or brake feel, acceleration was a laugh (even though it has more hp the the fit i suppose it's quite heavier). we would actually get onto the freeway laughing-i haven't felt a car that sluggish in ages. plus it's hell ugly, feels all kinda cheap on the inside, etc.

when i first test drove the fit i knew i could live happily w/ it for ages. my first new car was the classic 91 civic that was in my family for 12 yrs. i have had 2 honda bikes through the years- currently running a 72 (yes, 72!) cb350 twin. so obviously sold on honda engineering.

i've had my 08 sport a/t fit for only 2 weeks now- the only other car i was considering was the mazda3 hatch. but i must admit i like toy cars and am very happy with my choice. yes, the fit sits too high, does catch a crosswind and could use a touch more power. but these things can be easily solved. in short, the versa can't compare.

now i just gotta get that lump of a z outta my driveway!