Posted on by Chuck Banks

Minimalist’s Car

2011 KIA RIO, $11,998. 19,000 MILES. (THIS POST IS HANS’ FAULT.)

“A minimalist person is someone who seeks simplicity, usefulness and clarity. They pursue a lifestyle that focuses less on material possessions and more on what they value in life – what makes them happy.“ ThePlainSimpleLife.com

(I HAVE NEVER SEEN A “1” ON CARMAX. EVER.)
NO AIR CONDITIONING. ONE OF 11 “NO A/C” CARS OFFERED BY CARMAX. MOSTLY JEEPS.
MANUAL MIRROR CONTROLS.
ROLL UP WINDOWS
FIVE-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THREE OWNERS, MOSTLY WASHINGTON STATE. NINE YEARS FOR THE ORIGINAL OWNER.
SPARTAN BUT MORE FRONT LEG ROOM THAN A MERCEDES S-CLASS.
KINDA CUTE? LESS THAN 2,400 POUNDS. GOOD FOR 34 MPG HIGHWAY.
1.6 LITER FOUR. 110 HP. O-60 MPH IN 9.2 SECONDS. FASTER THAN A CHEVY SPARK!
$1000 LESS THAN WHEN NEW IN 2011. HERE IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.

Stock 23505527 · VIN KNADH4A32B6955289

2 Replies to “Minimalist’s Car”

  1. Wow, what a find! I wonder how much Carmax has in this car, $3K? Odd to see a steering wheel with no buttons. Just steer and honk, what else do you need? Also note the 14″ steel wheels. And I appreciate and respect the prior owner that seemingly splurged for the nice tint job. Fun post, Chuck. Thanks for sharing this archaic dinosaur.

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    1. A steering wheel like that is I think optional on a Porsche 911. It’s called a “sport” wheel. 😎

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