I wouldn't recommend passing up the option, but I think you'd better move over. Better not carry too much extra weight. Women will find several positive qualities about the ZX2, including a battery-saver feature that automatically turns off the dome lamp if the door's left ajar. But it's a real pain for couples and families because it won't open the passenger door. You're nitpicking the small stuff, which is a shame.
Younger buyers tend to look at the big picture.
They want three things - great sound systems, exciting style and affordability. You get the style and affordability up front. You have to pay a little extra for the CD changer or cassette player. And it's not going to be Mom's Escort sedan. Anita and Paul Lienert are partners in Automotive Intelligence Reports, Detroit-based automotive information services company.