EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: 08.29.2012 (BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION)

School is back in session everywhere by now, and Earthy Cars has the perfect selection of vehicles for college or high school students looking for a vehicle to get to and from school.

COMPACT AND ECONOMICAL
Vehicles that are compact, practical, inexpensive, and run light on fuel are ideal for students. The following vehicles meet those criteria:

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Tan, Convertible, 76644 mi, $7,900 $6,900 http://bit.ly/JrTOum Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 19/26

2010 Honda Civic LX-S, Red, Sedan, 50611 mi, $14,900 http://bit.ly/NScHDf Compact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 25/36

2008 Honda Civic LX, Red, Sedan, 50561 mi, $12,900 http://bit.ly/NfUZcY Compact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 25/36

2004 Honda Civic Hybrid w/ULEV, Sedan, Silver, 107906 mi, $7,900 http://bit.ly/NlDXjZ Compact, MPG = 39/42

2003 Honda Civic EX, Sedan, Gold, 148508 mi, $6,900 http://bit.ly/OK3y3z Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/34

2002 Honda Civic EX w/Side SRS, Sedan, Silver, 79255 mi, $8,900 http://bit.ly/NlE27l Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/35

2007 Honda Fit Sport, Hatchback, Black, 75501 mi, $11,500 http://bit.ly/NfViVd Subcompact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 27/34

2010 Honda Insight LX, Sedan, Blue, 51400 mi, $16,900 $14,900 http://bit.ly/phQlxw Compact, MPG = 40/43 BLOG: http://bit.ly/ojnCN6

2005 Mazda Mazda3s, Grey, Hatchback, 115978 mi, $7,900 http://bit.ly/NSdeow Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 22/29

2005 Saab 9-2X Linear, Grey, Hatchback, 96662 mi, $9,900 http://bit.ly/NSdl3B Compact, MPG = 20/27

2006 Scion tC, Blue, Coupe, 108126 mi, $9,900 http://bit.ly/NSdq7f Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 19/27

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, Hatchback, Black, 60225 mi, $12,900 http://bit.ly/NlE8vL Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 20/27

2005 Toyota Corolla LE, Silver, Sedan, 81477 mi, $9,900 $8,900 http://bit.ly/HC09mU Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/35

2005 Toyota Corolla LE, Grey, Sedan, 112347 mi, $9,500 $8,500 http://bit.ly/JsdHgm Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/35

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Silver, Sedan, 124907 mi, $11,900 http://bit.ly/NSe70k Compact, 6-spd auto-shift, MPG = 30/38

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Sport Edition, Silver, Hatchback, 93449 mi, $5,900 http://bit.ly/NfUQpX Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 22/28

2008 smart fortwo pure, Yellow, Coupe, 30763 mi, $9,900 $8,900 http://bit.ly/HBZxxH Microcar, 5-spd auto-shift, MPG = 33/41

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2005 Mazda Mazda3

2005 Mazda Mazda3s, Grey, Hatchback, 115978 mi, $7,900 http://bit.ly/NSdeow Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 22/29

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INTRODUCTION: “The Mazda 3 is sporty, roomy and fun. It's available as a neatly styled four-door sedan or as a more adventurous looking five-door hatchback. The sedan has a sweet, rounded shape and smooth, cohesive design. The five-door looks more aggressive, but a lot of utility with its hatchback design and folding rear seats.

Quick, nimble handling makes the Mazda 3 (or Mazda3 as the company renders it) fun to drive on twisty country roads. The free-revving 2.3-liter engine delivers spirited performance. The five-speed manual transmission shifts beautifully.”

EQUIPMENT: “The Mazda3s is more powerful and better equipped… the 3s comes standard with all the power conveniences plus air conditioning, cruise control, an upgraded stereo and foglights. The five-door hatchback gets sporty 205/50 all-season radials on 17-inch steel wheels.”

INTERIOR: “The seats are great, with adequate bolstering. The 3s has adjustable lumbar support, and the hip position is elevated, reducing front legroom a touch, but providing excellent forward visibility as well as a very tidy relationship with the pedals and especially the short shift lever.”

DRIVING: “Handling is quick and nimble, making the Mazda3 fun to drive. It's a blast on winding country roads. It's also sharp, true and steady in emergency lane-change maneuvers.

Mazda3s models with the 2.3-liter engine come with slighter larger brakes than those on the 2.0-liter 3i. We found the brakes to be quite effective and sensitive; a mere light touch on the brake pedal around town is nice.”

SUMMARY: “The Mazda3 is sporty, practical and affordable. It's fun to drive and fun to look at. The Mazda3 is solidly executed, with no flaws, but a strong engine, transmission, handling, brakes, comfort, packaging and looks. We like the versatile five-door.”

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EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT: 08.13.2012

BACK TO SCHOOL CARS
It’s almost back to school time. Some of you need cars to get to and from campus, and don’t have one. Most of the cars we have on the lot are both compact and under $9,900, which is ideal for college or upper high school students.

2002 Ford Mustang Deluxe, Red, Convertible, 152502 mi, $4,900 http://bit.ly/NSc3FC Compact, MPG = 17/27

2006 Suzuki Reno, White, Hatchback, 68443 mi, $6,900 $5,900 http://bit.ly/HMITM4 Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 19/28

1999 Toyota Celica GT, Black, Convertible, 105637 mi, $6,900 $5,900 http://bit.ly/NSdELI Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 20/27

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Sport Edition, Silver, Hatchback, 93449 mi, $5,900 http://bit.ly/NfUQpX Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 22/28

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Tan, Convertible, 76644 mi, $7,900 $6,900 http://bit.ly/JrTOum Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 19/26

2004 Ford Mustang Deluxe, Silver, Convertible, 72061 mi, $9,900 $7,900 http://bit.ly/JrTVWJ Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 17/25

2005 Mazda Mazda3s, Grey, Hatchback, 115978 mi, $7,900 http://bit.ly/NSdeow Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 22/29

2005 Toyota Corolla LE, Grey, Sedan, 112347 mi, $9,500 $8,500 http://bit.ly/JsdHgm Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/35

2005 Toyota Corolla LE, Silver, Sedan, 81477 mi, $9,900 $8,900 http://bit.ly/HC09mU Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/35

2008 smart fortwo pure, Yellow, Coupe, 30763 mi, $9,900 $8,900 http://bit.ly/HBZxxH Microcar, 5-spd auto-shift, MPG = 33/41

NEW ARRIVALS
2001 BMW 330 xi, Blue, Sedan, 113705 mi, $9,900 http://bit.ly/NSbL1x AWD, Compact, MPG = 18/25

2004 Honda Accord 2.4 LX, Silver, Sedan, 87552 mi, $10,900 $9,900 http://bit.ly/Ha6MHU Mid-size, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 21/31

2005 Saab 9-2X Linear, Grey, Hatchback, 96662 mi, $9,900 http://bit.ly/NSdl3B Compact, MPG = 20/27

2006 Scion tC, Blue, Coupe, 108126 mi, $9,900 http://bit.ly/NSdq7f Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 19/27

2001 BMW 325i, Station Wagon, Blue, 126254 mi, $7,900 http://bit.ly/NlDJtp Compact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 17/25

2000 Honda CR-V EX 4WD, SUV, Silver, 111994 mi, $7,900 http://bit.ly/NlDRc6 Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 19/23

2005 Honda Civic Hybrid w/ULEV, Sedan, Blue, 147601 mi, $6,900 http://bit.ly/NlDTRf Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 38/45

2004 Honda Civic Hybrid w/ULEV, Sedan, Silver, 107906 mi, http://bit.ly/NlDXjZ Compact, MPG =

2002 Honda Civic EX w/Side SRS, Sedan, Silver, 79255 mi, $8,900 http://bit.ly/NlE27l Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 26/35

2007 Honda Fit Sport, Hatchback, White, 77616 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/NfViVd Subcompact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 28/34

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, Hatchback, Black, 60225 mi, $12,900 http://bit.ly/NlE8vL Compact, 5-spd manual, MPG = 20/27

2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6, SUV, Black, 64324 mi, $17,900 http://bit.ly/NlEe6H Compact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 19/26

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2010 Red Honda Civic LX-S

2010 Honda Civic LX-S, Red, Sedan, 50611 mi, $14,900 http://bit.ly/NScHDf Compact, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 25/36

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“The Honda Civic continues to hold its position at the top of the compact class, thanks to innovative styling, refinement, reliability, and a broad model line that ranges from the eco-friendly Civic Hybrid to the racy Civic Si.

Inside, all Civic models are pleasant, attractive and inviting.”

“Standard equipment includes power windows, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, height-adjustable driver's seat and fold-down rear seatback.

The Civic LX add cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls; power door locks with keyless entry; center console with sliding armrest; overhead map lights; express up/down for the driver's power window; and P205/55R16 tires. The sedan comes with a four-speaker stereo. The Civic LX-S upgrades to alloy wheels, exclusive sport-trimmed black cloth seats with synthetic suede bolsters and silver stitching, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a rear deck spoiler, and a chrome exhaust tip.”

“We like driving Honda Civics. We found ride quality in the Honda Civic solid but not overly firm, with less road noise and wind whistle than is common for the class. The exceptionally stiff chassis gives the Civic a solid and planted feel. The brake feel is solid as well. Thoroughly modern front and rear suspension designs deliver impressive stability and certain steering response. The long wheelbase smoothes the ride.”

“The Honda Civic is the benchmark for compact cars. The Civic LX sedan is a superb choice for someone who wants a practical compact that is smooth, comfortable and quick.”

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