Notices
Scion iQ Owner's Lounge
2011-____ [NGJ12]

I have a high iQ.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-12-2012, 08:21 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
fpage77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 4
Lightbulb I have a high iQ.

I got a iQ this Wednesday in Magnetic Gray Metallic. I'm moving from a smart car and the ride is so much better on the iQ and sorry smart compared to iQ you suck. I'm selling my smart as soon as the title arrives from finance company. I just don't see smart being able to compete now that the iQ is here as it requires premium gas, expensive Mercedes service, has a crappy suspension that makes a subway ride feel smooth by comparison, lack of aftermarket maintenance parts after 4 years of being in US, and even with their new 3 year warranty it doesn't compare to the one that comes with Scion. I'm happier than a bear with a jar of honey.
fpage77 is offline  
Old 02-13-2012, 01:45 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
SL Member
 
surfcitylocal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Surf City SoCal
Posts: 1,527
Default

Congratulations on your new iQ. Looking forward to seeing pics of it.
surfcitylocal is offline  
Old 02-14-2012, 01:46 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
robbieree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 9
Default

grats on the iq :D
robbieree is offline  
Old 02-14-2012, 08:27 PM
  #4  
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Stylinhonda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Louisville
Posts: 58
Default

Congrats. Never knew the smart car needed to be serviced by Mercedes.
Stylinhonda is offline  
Old 02-14-2012, 09:10 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
engifineer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 9,731
Default

There is nothing smart about a smart car. Mileage isnt nearly as impressive as it seams for what it is and all you give up and the cost of ownership well outweighs anything you will save in fuel.
engifineer is offline  
Old 02-15-2012, 02:28 AM
  #6  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
fpage77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 4
Default

The smart centers are all in Mercedes dealerships.
fpage77 is offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 03:07 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
dz302's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 551
Default

Originally Posted by fpage77
I got a iQ this Wednesday in Magnetic Gray Metallic. I'm moving from a smart car and the ride is so much better on the iQ and sorry smart compared to iQ you suck. I'm selling my smart as soon as the title arrives from finance company. I just don't see smart being able to compete now that the iQ is here as it requires premium gas, expensive Mercedes service, has a crappy suspension that makes a subway ride feel smooth by comparison, lack of aftermarket maintenance parts after 4 years of being in US, and even with their new 3 year warranty it doesn't compare to the one that comes with Scion. I'm happier than a bear with a jar of honey.
My only reservation concerning the iq is the CVT. What are your impressions thus far? I would much prefer a manual but it is not available.

Also wondering how the freeway ride is compared to my '06 xB.

Thanks.
dz302 is offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 03:17 PM
  #8  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
fpage77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 4
Default

Originally Posted by dz302
My only reservation concerning the iq is the CVT. What are your impressions thus far? I would much prefer a manual but it is not available.

Also wondering how the freeway ride is compared to my '06 xB.

Thanks.
It's smooth as silk to me and very nice compared to smart. I hadn't driven a regular car in 3 years. The smart has a manual transmission controlled by a computer controlled clutch (herky jerky in auto mode). This iQ is like moving to a luxury car as far as transmission and ride compared to my old car. I guess you would have to experience how bad a riding car a smart is to really understand.
fpage77 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rvascion
Maintenance & Car Care
6
11-12-2020 03:23 AM
JonnyBigBoss
Scion FR-S Owner's Lounge
0
09-26-2015 08:31 PM
jeremydoc
PPC: Exterior / Styling
0
09-16-2015 11:31 PM
user9430961
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Aero & Exterior
0
09-15-2015 03:16 AM
Subaru86
Scion FR-S Aero & Exterior
0
09-14-2015 12:39 PM



Quick Reply: I have a high iQ.



All times are GMT. The time now is 04:53 AM.