Roberta, I'd go with the hatchback regardless -- lots more versatility and room with no downsides that I can see.
Can't speak to the current models, but I owned a 1990s Impreza hatchback and that thing carried remarkably big loads -- smallish outside, huge inside -- like magic! You might not usually need the extra space, but it's fantastic when you do need it -- to carry two bikes inside, perhaps, or a chair, or lots of camping gear and a dog, or.... :) Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 1:14:16 PM UTC-5, Roberta wrote: > > I'm away from home without my bikes and found I need to buy a another > car. I'm looking at the Civic and Imprezza sedans, but will go with the > hatchback versions if needed. I'm leaning more toward Civic. I haven't > seen either yet, just internet research. > > Currently (until Tuesday, that is), I put down my back seats, took the > front wheel off and put a bike laid down on a diagonal in my Jetta Hybrid. > Can anyone confirm that they do the same with the Civic or Imprezza? I > just need a bike to fit one way or another. I'll also install a hitch, but > it's nice to have options. > > I'm only looking at those two cars. I'm looking for short length for > easier parallel parking, as good mpg as possible (I drive long distances a > lot--sorry), less expensive than your "average" car, and a great ride > (Jetta Hybrid was GREAT). I know, two out of three...or three out of > four... > > I do have a car to drive home this weekend for test fitting next weekend. > For those who are curious, $5,600 for a new transmission in my hybrid on a > 98,000 mile car. I have no issues spending the money there, but I'm > wondering what else I have in store for me... > > Thanks, > Roberta > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e797109c-6aae-434c-9d33-5dc16372247co%40googlegroups.com.
