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Brutus, My point is there isn't a good reason why there are SO MANY of these SUV's driving around. I do understand why someone would buy a Vette--because they have the money to afford another vehicle! One also doesn't see 500,000 Vettes on the streets either. SUV's simply are not a good choice when a family car is needed. kcram was right-on when talking about a wagon. I don't like wagons or vans but those are better choices versus SUVs for most people. I own three motorcycles because they are recreational, like a Vette. If people thought about SUVs a little more, and stop listening to ads, a whole lot of them would sit at the dealers lots like they did 20 years ago. my two pennies. |
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And here go my 2 cents...... I just bought a Full size Ford-F-150 XLT supercab w/ 4.6L v-8, auto 4 spd trans, A/C, cruise/ tilt wheel, and a few other goodies inc captains chairs for about $22,000.... listed for $26300. Unless your kids stop growing, you will hate yourself if you try to save a bit and buy the mini truck...... stay with the XL if you want to save $$$. lotsa luck! Ron |
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Great responses all! I think, after reading through the opinions posted, that I'm leaning towards a Subaru - Outback or Forester. No, I have no plans (yet) for towing anything, just wanted some extra room for hauling. On a side note, it's amazing what you can fit into a car when you have to alternatives. As stated earlier, my wife drives a 97 Escort, while I'm in a 93 Honda Accord. We had to move a mattress recently, and with the back seats folded down in the Escort, we managed to force a twin size mattress through the trunk. No, the lid wouldn't close, but we were only going about 15 blocks. We keep thinking that a truck would be nice for hauling, but we'd probably only *really* need in 6 or 7 times a year. As for the weather, if it gets too bad we simply stay home. A couple of times this year my wife didn't go to work because of the road conditions. Not worth it to her to wreck the car. Having owned a pickup in the past (87 Isuzu P'up), I know that when you own a truck, everyone wants to borrow it or have you haul something for them. |
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michaell, Wise decision! I applaud people who think before buying a SUV. bogieman, That is a great deal. I have a few questions: Was it a left-over? If not,what state do you reside in and how much do you think the XL ext.cab would go for there? We just bought one for our firm two weeks ago and I'm curious. |
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Here in CO, it seems that every 2nd or 3rd car isn't - that is, it's an SUV. Why these 15MPG behemoths infest our roads occupied by families with an infant is beyond me. Before anyone goes off on me, I have to tell you that I once owned an SUV - a 1988 Trooper LS. Now, at the time, I only had one child, and yes, the thing did get only 15MPG (with a 4 banger, no less!). But, I used it off road quite frequently. My cousins owned a Ranger 4x4 and a Jeep Cherokee, respectively, and we would go into the mountains of SoCal and get 'em dirty. Most SUV owners these days barely takes their vehicles onto dirt roads. Forgive the rant -- Monday morning blahs. |
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| Hi Rocles! I would think that you could do well at Winner Ford in Newark? I saw where you lived in Del..... I moved from Newark area 5 yrs ago. I live in Fla. Ran a good deal here as i traded a 95 windstar in for F-150 equipped as I wanted it. They found it in Tampa, new, no leftover, and brought it up here for me at $500 less than I could buy similar there! Lots more available here too! | |
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bogieman, Where in Florida? Winner,eh? Actually I do like those guys but for Fords, I deal with Bayshore. Trust me, I envy where you reside! |
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| Will Ford have a 4 door F-150 this fall? | |
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EVERYBODY except GM will have four doors standard on their full-size pickups. Both the Ford light duty (150/250) and SuperDuty (250/350) and the Dodge Ram will be standard four-door exnteded cabs (the Ram Club Cab is dropped for MY1999). Only the new-body 1999 GMC Sierra will have four doors from the General. The new Silverado will be 3 doors only, and the remaining old body models will remain as they were. |
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kcram: I am guessing you are from K.C. and you drive a Ram. Where do you get the info about the 1999 Dodge line? I am shopping and have talked to dealers in Colo and Ariz and none of them have any info, that they will share, that is. Maybe they will tell what they know once their lots are empty. |
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