Heyyy. 'Member how I said I decided not to look at that manual Venue?

"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
10/31/2020 at 11:51 • Filed to: None

Well, they dropped the price $3000. So...

Pictured: the car of a liar

DISCUSSION (39)

Just Jeepin' > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 11:52

That’s a nice price cut. What’s the verdict?

Oops, I misinterpreted. You didn’t just look!

dogisbadob > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 11:55

Awesome deal!

Holy shit a brand new car for 10k!

facw > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 11:55

(hoping I remember your cars right...) Is this in addition to the pickup or a replacement?

ClassicDatsunDebate > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:00

Congrats! That gives you some unicorn bragging rights.

fhrblig > Just Jeepin'
10/31/2020 at 12:01

$13,999 wa s hard to pass up. It’s zippy through the first four gears, and nimble. The interior reminds me of my old Fiat 500 in that it’s small, but doesn’t feel cramped. Plus it’s cute!

fhrblig > facw
10/31/2020 at 12:02

Replacing. It was a good truck and I would have been content keeping it, but I have always had a soft spot for 5-door hatchbacks. I refuse to call this a crossover, it’s just a slightly taller hatchback.

fhrblig > ClassicDatsunDebate
10/31/2020 at 12:03

It seems like it might be the only one in the city. I don’t remember seeing another one for sale over the last year.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:06

Hell yeah! Great car! Good choice.

fhrblig > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/31/2020 at 12:21

Thanks! I really like it. I think the reason I like it so much is that it looks a lot like the Skoda Fabia from the side, and when that car came out I thought it looked great.

Kinja'd!!!

For Sweden > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:22

TALL hatchback

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:27

I looked at a manual venue myself. It is such a great car for money.

Any budget for new rims?

Khalbali > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:30

Awesome choice, there were actually like ten near me when I was looking, I never looked at one but it was at the top of my list for a brand new car, just still too much cash for me so I went for a 8yo mazda2 instead.

fhrblig > For Sweden
10/31/2020 at 12:30

Except it’s not even all that tall. It’s just a hatchback, no matter how much they want to call it a crossover.

shop-teacher > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:37

“ I refuse to call this a crossover, it’s just a slightly taller hatchback.”

That’s what crossovers are ... I own one ... I know what I have, and it’s lovely.

shop-teacher > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:38

$14k for a brand new vehicle is pretty astounding!

fhrblig > Khalbali
10/31/2020 at 12:41

$4.5k off of the list price was too good of a deal for me to pass up. Plus I was starting to get a bit annoyed in the lack of creature comforts in the truck.

As little as I drive my personal vehicles anymore, it might actually retain some value. I intend to baby it. I’m going to put some seat covers on it ASAP.

Khalbali > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 12:48

I totally would have gone that route if I could afford it, that’s still more than double what I ended up spending. I was actually between the venue and the base forte, but what I really wanted was a veloster and then I was worried I’d always regret it if I didn’t get the turbo and just like that my 12k budget is now over 20k, so I went the opposite direction and got something cheap that I know I like and will be reliable and be able to mod a little down the line.

Kiltedpadre > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 13:09

I really like the look of these. We found a really pretty blue one when we were looking at cars for my wife, but it just wasn’t big enough.

They really seem like great cars though; I hope it serves you well.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 13:21

Nice find! Manual lies are good lies.

fhrblig > Kiltedpadre
10/31/2020 at 13:39

Me too, thanks! It is definitely cozy inside, but at least the bit of extra height gives it more headroom. I have to say, I really like the seat. It’s really firm but comfortable and I like the bolsters.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 13:59

Nice. Is it fun to drive?

fhrblig > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/31/2020 at 14:06

My initial impression is yes. It feels zippy and flingable in the lower gears. I was worried it would be boring like my manual Cube, but it doesn’t feel top heavy, or soulless like the Cube did. It also feels a lot more solid. The Cube felt like it could be dented by the wind.

I really like the feel of this 6-speed. Korean brands’ manuals haven’t necessarily been my cup of tea but this one is smooth and the clutch feels just right.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 14:59

Nice, these have grown on me! Sad they replaced the Accent with these as I liked the Accent more...but considering the Venue is Accent-based.....I guess it ’s like having an Accent anyway?

Gl ad the driving experience is quite nice! I would only want one in a manual if I could get it!

fhrblig > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/31/2020 at 15:08

I don’t know, the only thing I really didn’t like about the Accent hatch in recent years is that it was just kind of bland and quiet. At least this has interesting styling, if a bit less utility. I would prefer if this didn’t have the little insets of gray plastic on the doors, but it’s understated enough that I can allow it.

The interior is way nicer than you’d think, for an entry level car. It’s still hard plastics, but they don’t feel near as cheap as Hyundai interiors in the past. I can still remember the gray plastic in my ‘01 Accent that turned to a hideous green over time.

LJ909 > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 15:27

Damn you got a good deal. You’ d have to be crazy to have passed that up.

Kiltedpadre > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 16:03

Our issue was we were looking for a way to transport the two dogs. There was no way either was fitting behind the back seat.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 16:39

I actually thought it was a Skoda Fabia from the thumbnail until I clicked on it. You’re not wrong.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 16:42

Woah, you even got it in a fun red color! That is a seriously good car for the money. Fun and funky manual hatchback with more character than the recent Accent hatches have had. I really like this a lot. And with the 6 speed it is really a unicorn.

What interior color does it have? I can’t find a good photo of the interior with a manual anywhere.

Kinja'd!!!

fhrblig > LJ909
10/31/2020 at 16:59

I had been watching the price fall on it over the last month, and when I saw what they cut it to on Friday I couldn’t say no.

fhrblig > Kiltedpadre
10/31/2020 at 17:01

Yeah, that’s definitely understandable. I doubt my little chonker would like being back there either.

fhrblig > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/31/2020 at 17:02

I might have to consider that. Those wheel covers are just awful. I wish the steelies underneath were silver.

fhrblig > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
10/31/2020 at 17:03

I’m glad a company that sells cars here ripped it off so we can have it!

fhrblig > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
10/31/2020 at 17:05

It’s black, which is my preferred color for car interiors.

I do wish there had been a blue one for sale with the manual. I like this red a lot but the blue they have for the Venue is absolutely gorgeous.

Taylor Martin > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 17:16

Very cool! Sounds like a hell of a deal too, so props to you for jumping onto it. I’m sure it’ll serve you well both in the practicality and fun factors (especially since it’s a stick).

My only concern is it looks a bit tall. taking it around corners looks like it would feel iffy. Is that the case, or is the thing pretty planted?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 18:04

Though if anything the Venue is a bit more interesting looking. Especially from the front.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 18:05

I'm not a huge fan of all black interiors.

Oh I agree. It’s great that you got a color but that is a very nice blue.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig
10/31/2020 at 18:40

That’s like mine...I have an ‘09 Accent. The plastics wouldn’t be as nice as the Venue, but they are sortof in between, so more the ‘quality but hard’ thing.

Glad it seems like a decent ride! :)

fhrblig > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/31/2020 at 22:33

I remember test driving one of those in ‘08 and I thought the plastics were a big leap forward from the one I had, even back then. The 3rd generation Accent is underrated.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig
11/01/2020 at 07:27

Agreed! :)