Whenever we’re not testing new cars or covering the latest auto shows, the team here at AutoGuide.com is stuck commuting in their ho-hum daily drivers, just like normal people! But that doesn’t mean the staff is sad to be in their daily drivers; they actually like driving their own cars. Here’s why:
Dan Ilika, Road Test Editor:
Dan describes his Kia Forte5 as an appliance, but a reliable and well-priced one. He seems to be the only one on our team struggling to say the ‘L’ word when describing his daily driver, but you can tell by the way he talks about his Korean compact hatchback that he has some real affection for the little guy.
Jodi Lai, Managing Editor:
I love the fact that my steering wheel has no buttons. My 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit has a simple steering wheel, and I love the fact that not one single button can be found on it. It only has one purpose, which is to steer; not change the volume, activate cruise control, find a radio station or make a call. The material is also getting patchy in some places, with little bits fading where I hold the steering wheel the most. I find this comforting because it’s not perfect, but it feels like home.
Also, have a little disco ball hanging from my rear view mirror that’s pretty sweet.
Jonathan Yarkony, Editor in Chief:
For me it’s not a little something, it’s the very essence of the car. It’s a manual station wagon. I am an automotive enthusiast cliché. I love clichés. I love being a cliché. Oh, and did I mention it’s a wagon? With a manual transmission?
Sami Haj-Assaad, Features Editor:
Craig Cole, Associate Editor:
Stephen Elmer, News Editor:
There’s never enough space for me to cram all my junk in most cars. Unless I’m in my Honda Fit. Up front there are two cupholders, a double glove box and two small cupholder-lookalike storage cubbies that I absolutely crave when I don’t have them. Whether it’s my wallet, phone or loose change, the amount of at-hand storage in the 2010 Fit is second to none. With so much interior storage and clever use of space, the pint-sized Fit feels like a much larger car than it really is, especially with the Magic Seats.
Jason Siu, News Editor:
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