OT: Looking for a new(er) ride

[lexan_122874 at hotmail.com (Lexan Blanchard)]

OK, so here is where we are with suggestions...

Jetta:  nope kids, too predictable and 4-door :(  I really think these (and 
Passats) are the some of the ugliest cars out there.  And every Marine and 
his wife here drives one.

Subaru:  Forrester was recommended, and I have always thought those Bajas 
are cool.  Little too pricey, and they get worse gas mileage than I 
currently get in the Montero (and she is completely paid for).  I was kinda 
digging this idea.

Mazda:  OK, I looked up what I rented the other week, and it was a Mazda 5.  
I was so excited to see the rental car, just knew I would fall in love.  The 
car SUCKED.  Seats were uncomfortable after 1 hour.  Car was extremely 
squirrelly in the rain.  This rental was still new, it had less than 10K on 
it.  I am sorry to say that this experience in a Mazda for 5 1/2 hours will 
keep me away from their dealership.

Honda Fit:  I will actually look into this one.  I have only seen 1 here, 
and it was in someone's driveway.

I don't have to worry about the roof rack system, as my Yakima round bars 
and Kayak loader are going with me, I just need to make sure the roof of the 
new car can handle what I am putting on top.

No love for the Rabbit or new GTI???  I will probably still humor myself and 
test drive a Rabbit to see if they are any good (I love 2 doors!).  Plus, I 
"built" one online last night and what I want is on about $17k, which puts 
it in the same category as Old Salty's Honda Fit.

Thanks again!!!
Lexan

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