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Define great gas mileage? The base Forester, RAV4, or CR-V will manage that. If those are big hills, try a turbo Forester, which offers ample performance and still reasonable gas mileage. Though it likes a premium fuel diet. -juice |
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And I just love her!!! I have pedigree dogs that need transportation fairly often, so the 9-2X is the perfect size to haul them comfortably. I also have a 60-mile-per-day commute to work and I need safety, reliability and comfort. Lastly, I wanted a vehicle that was sporty, peppy, and looked great. The 9-2X fits the bill, and the free oil changes/maintenance and Saab extras completed the sale. The Pontiac Vibe was my second choice; that's a really neat vehicle! But since I live in a tropical climate with freak storms and slippery roads, I opted for the Saab's extra safety features and all-wheel-drive. Those extras gave me more insurance discounts, too. Glad the wagons and hatchbacks are making a comeback!!! I'm sick to death of drivers who are encased in SUV's that are clearly too big for them to handle well. I dislike the SUV gas-guzzling quality, too. Julie |
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Congrats, Julie. I think you're the first owner here on the Town Hall. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 03, 2004 9:03 am) I saw a new Lexus wagon on the road today -- not all that impressive and probably costs big bucks! I'm really happy with my car. Julie |
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Yeah, AWD is probably not the most popular option in Texas! Subies were rare until the turbos started showing up. Did you see a Lexus IS300 Sportcross? I test drove a sedan the other day with the wife, IMO it's ready for an update. -juice
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Now that is one sharp looking 5 door! Subtle changes from the Golf but it looks 10 times better. -juice |
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According to Automotive News (8/4) the Jag X-Type Estate will come here in November or so. You know, a few years back, that really might have meant something to me, but now? Now there's a wagon in need of an update! On the SportCross (IS300 in general): it should have had some sort of mid-span update in '03 (pony increase, minor cosmetics, etc.); this year at the latest. Now it's just a question of flowing some units until the new IS hits next year. Unfortunately, there probably won't be a wagon, and unfortunately, it'll get bigger.  And Julie? Take it from a 9-2X admirer who owns the Lexus wagon: it's still very impressive from the driver's seat!  That's because it's deliciously un-Lexus like to drive! Have fun with your new toy! |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 05, 2004 4:55 am) I'm hoping the AWD will get me through Texas cloudbursts. We can't ever seem to get a gentle rain here -- it won't rain for a month and, then, woosh! Roads flood and folks are hydroplaning. Our roads get really slippery because of the time between downpours -- Lots of oil and buildup on the roads. AWD will help me out there, won't it? Yeah, the Lexus was rather tired-looking, although it looked to be a reasonably new car. (How funny -- I have the TV on and a Lexus wagon commercial just appeared!) They'll need to update to compete. Thanks for the good wishes, Wale! I'm positively giddy about having a sporty, roomy, peppy car that doesn't shake or whine, LOL! This is the first brand-new car I've bought in more than a decade. Julie |
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AWD will help you get up a slippery ramp or driveway, and lends a little extra control driving in the rain. Good tires will do wonders for braking and handling. Ideal would be to have both! -juice |
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