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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ummmm.... no Smart Fortwo? ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[DavidV]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 8:37PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[No Scion Tc? No Saturn Astra?<br>This list is incomplete. How can a Jeep Patriot score better than an Astra?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 10:23PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[I don't see any cool cars on this list.<br>All I see is GARBAGE FWD.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 1st 2008 12:04AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ Russel, There's nothing wrong with FWD in the right car.  These just aren't the right cars.  I don't find any of them appealing.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smeagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 1st 2008 12:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[The Patriot? hmmm i did not think that would make it up there...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Esprit bird]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 8:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[I test drove a Patriot last year and the thing's pretty solid as far as FWD suv's go.  The interior had the general Chrysler work-over, which was a downside, but rumor is the interior is getting updated midway through this year.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[EVan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 8:50PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ Esprit bird <br><br>For that price I think the interior short comings can be forgiven, especially with a refresh coming. I really like the Pat and have been seeing a lot of them around. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[iOrange]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 9:15PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[I've been in the leather 4x4 and it's a very very nice car. I think it totally deserves a place in the list.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[friko]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 10:49PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[Good choices overall. The others on the list are cool in some way or the other but since when did the Rabbit & Patriot become "cool"? And why stick to new cars? There's a ton of better cars available for under $18k, albeit slightly used - GTI, MS3, Mazdaspeed Miata, the new (NC) MX5 etc. etc.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zane]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 8:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[And just where is the Honda Civic?  That's a pretty tight ride for the money and cool.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[BDJ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 8:52PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA["BDJ:<br>And just where is the Honda Civic? That's a pretty tight ride for the money and cool."<br><br>True...but you can't talk to your radio or change the color of some randomly placed LEDs...there for, the Civic sucks...despite it coming with ABS STANDARD, rear headrests, tilt/telescope steering wheel and a host of other things that actually make the car BETTER than it's counterparts.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 9:25PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Matt: did VW can all those features that were standard for the 09 Rabbit?  Currently all those civic 'unique' features are and always have been standard on the MKV rabbit well and one touch up and down on all windows, temp display, 8 speakers standard, mp3 cd and aux in standard, power door locks, heated mirrors, blah blah blah... so comparing the two on the cars.com and edmunds.com comparison aps and honda and vw's sites, it would appear the rabbit at least has no problems matching the civics features and exceeding them quite easily.  Not sure where you're getting your info.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[zamafir]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 1st 2008 3:37AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[too bad zamfir that the Civic will be worth quite a bit more than the VW after a year, let alone five.<br><br>One problem with Honda are the accessory costs... yeouch!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 1st 2008 5:48AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Chris:<br><br>The Rabbit has one of the ten best projected resale values in the country.<br><br><a href="http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/autos/0711/gallery.2007_best_resale_value_top_10//10.html" rel="nofollow">http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/autos/0711/gallery.2007_best_resale_value_top_10//10.html</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 1st 2008 10:10AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[No Toyotas?<br><br>The Tacoma ($14,280) should've at least made the list and it's not really fair to include the Vibe without mentioning the Matrix.<br><br>Historically full-size trucks have been the best selling vehicles in America. With gas prices putting a hurt on folks, I wouldn't be surprised to see sales of the Tacoma (one of the best mid-size trucks on the market) increasing as people downsize.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[EVan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 8:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[The Vibe carries GM's 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, while the Toyota doesn't. Thats probably the logic behind not listing the Matrix, as everything else should be equal.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[StickShift]]></dc:creator><pubDate>May 1st 2008 10:53AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[So there Autoblog and you other naysayers re the new Focus .... <br><br>Take that !!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[BEN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 9:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[lol, the Focus is probably 8th out of 10 at best. It's not a horrible car, but the competition is fierce now.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Seoultrain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 10:58PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[i love the mazda3 as a cool cheap car<br>its so underated because of its looks and quality<br>and what sabout the saturn astra?<br>that thing may not be quick but it looks really good in my opinion ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hike15]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 9:02PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Book Value: KBB lists Top 10 under $18k for 2008]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/30/book-value-kbb-lists-top-10-under-18k-for-2008/</guid><description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, the reviewers at KBB are fat snobs who like to have the largest refill glass of cheap Coke and 7-Up within their reach. I'm sure the Astra would be right there amongst the best had Opel/Saturn though of including a set of cup holders.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zane]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 30th 2008 10:31PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>