What is the deal ?

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02-05-2011, 05:35 AM
Aveeo

What is the deal ?

Why do the Korean auto manufacturers feel the need to put in windshields far larger than they ever need to be ? The Aveo may not look like it has a large windshield, but I went to Wal-mart and bought a 'small' windshield shade. That thing was WAY too small. It didn't even cover half the windshield, and I was like, "Damn!". I had to buy the biggest they had, and it barely covers it all. I must be living under a rock, but I see the new Hyundai Elantra, and I could swear the windshield goes all the way back to the rears of the front doors. Jesus!
02-05-2011, 05:37 AM
Zurn

Ever ride in a Chevy Lumina minivan from the 80s? That was a huge windshield. And the first time I drove one in the rain and hit the wipers I literally ducked due to the angle of the windshield making the wiper look like it had a bead on my head. lol
02-05-2011, 06:22 AM
thehunterooo

I like it lol, I would think the high roof is a good trade off ;p
02-05-2011, 01:34 PM
petrified.rabbit

its the combination of cab forward design with upright seating position in the aveo.

its not just korean, most passenger style cars now have long angled windshields.
02-05-2011, 03:54 PM
Ratchet104

The Lumina Minivan was the best car eva! Figured a lumina comment was overdue. But look at the new civics
02-05-2011, 04:39 PM
thehunterooo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratchet104

The Lumina Minivan was the best car eva! Figured a lumina comment was overdue. But look at the new civics

z34, stop hacking ratchet's account please
02-05-2011, 07:17 PM
MatLax

That's because you haven't seen the windshield in a Fit or a Smart!
02-07-2011, 09:45 AM
redrob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zurn

Ever ride in a Chevy Lumina minivan from the 80s? That was a huge windshield. And the first time I drove one in the rain and hit the wipers I literally ducked due to the angle of the windshield making the wiper look like it had a bead on my head. lol

HAHAHAHA I just busted out laughing here at work and everyones looking at me like a pyscho. Thats hilarious, my mom used to have an aerostar and when I would sit in front I would lean forward a little and it was like we had a moon roof.
02-14-2011, 10:03 PM
paulsaveo

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrob

HAHAHAHA I just busted out laughing here at work and everyones looking at me like a pyscho. Thats hilarious, my mom used to have an aerostar and when I would sit in front I would lean forward a little and it was like we had a moon roof.

I learned how to drive in an 89 aerostar with a manual trans