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OT: Looking for a new(er) ride
Deep in your heart, you know what you *really* want is a VW.
So go for the Rabbit.
Jean-Claude
84 8v (with RIP 1977 Rabbit older brother and a 96 little Jetta sister)
also ...
Sony TV and VCR
Nikon cameras
Epson scanner
Canon photo printer
Desinor and IBM computers
MS free zone
Vtech phones
Sharp calculators
so it is not a one brand house :-)
Lexan Blanchard wrote:
> 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