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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:19 am
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pptp
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My parents own two of these little jems. I've driven them enough to know that I really like them. For the price, the build quality and feature set is above what would be expected. Power is also better than expected. I can go 70 mph up a steep local freeway grade, the kind where trucks are going 25 mph in the slow lane. If you're on the REALLY tall side (6'5'' and up) you might be pushing the limits up front. The back seat is surprisingly roomy. Storage is ample. Milage varies from 46-49 mpg.

If you have the RF key fob, you don't even have to insert it into the ignition. It also allows you to walk up to the door with it in your pocket and when you go to pull the door handle, it instantly unlocks the door as you pull. Same with the rear hatch. The little black button on the exterior door handle will lock all doors when you press it after getting out of the car.

As far as turning it on, it's REALLY simple:

-Foot on brake, press "power", shift into "D"

When parking:

-Foot on brake, press "park", press "power"
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