1. Scion uses a proprietary oil filter that requires a special tool. Pretty much means you have to take the car to the dealership for every service. 2. Synthetic oil changes are more expensive. 3. The...

1. Scion uses a proprietary oil filter that requires a special tool. Pretty much means you have to take the car to the dealership for every service. 2. Synthetic oil changes are more expensive. 3. The tiny tires on the iQ are ridiculously expensive and even the dealership has to order them overnight! 4. Feels like an economy car. Dashboard features are jumbled together, only one cupholder in the front, stereo not as nice as the xD, interior light is useless, "glove box" is a cheap plastic tray under the passenger seat. 5. Smaller engine feels...well, small. Car struggles to accelerate, especially on freeway ramps. All of this aside, I do love my little car. It's adorable and OH MY GOD I can park it ANYWHERE. I love that.

Pros

Value: Great price for the quality of the car.
Fuel Economy: Good but not that much better than my Scion xD.
Visibility: I like driving a cute car. And this one is bright orange, so I'm not worried about earth-killing SUVs plowing over me.

Cons

Ride and Handling: The smaller engine definitely feels strained when accelerating.
Interior Space: I like that it's cozy, but it's not for everyone.
Cost to Maintain: Oil changes and tires cost WAY more than a typical car. At least it doesn't require premium fuel like the SMART.

I had a 2009 Smart FORTWO prior to the IQ. Believe it or not but I loved my Smart & only traded it in because the IQ seemed a bit more practical with the "3+1" seating. It's a Toyota as well (need I s...

I had a 2009 Smart FORTWO prior to the IQ. Believe it or not but I loved my Smart & only traded it in because the IQ seemed a bit more practical with the "3+1" seating. It's a Toyota as well (need I say more). I purchased this car in Auguts'16 and I have loved it ever since. I still have that "New Car" fever. It's comfortable to ride in, zippy, sporty looking, and with the Bluetooth connectivity and Eco mode it's a joy to travel in. Perfect city car and everyday car in my opinion.

Pros

Fuel Economy
Reliability
Technology and Entertainment

This car is great on gas wonderful maintenance is low cost reliable I have taken the car to Houston with my two grandsons with me we have more than enough room and lots of fun also fun to drive and wh...

This car is great on gas wonderful maintenance is low cost reliable I have taken the car to Houston with my two grandsons with me we have more than enough room and lots of fun also fun to drive and when most people see it they have to take a double take and how cute and small the car is

Pros

Fuel Economy
Reliability
Cargo Space

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Adorable and reliable but definitely not a luxury car

Adorable and reliable but definitely not a luxury car

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Great Choice

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Wonderful car great price fun to drive

Wonderful car great price fun to drive

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