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#1736 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [maryh3] by ateixeira Mar 03, 2008 (9:26 am)
Replying to: maryh3 (Feb 28, 2008 3:26 pm) I see what you mean.   Teens should be trained to make wide turns. Especially when parking. Replies to this message: maryh3 (Mar 06, 2008 3:11 pm) ateixeira (Mar 07, 2008 9:05 am) maryh3 (Mar 07, 2008 3:43 pm) and 2 more...
#1737 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [ateixeira] by maryh3 Mar 06, 2008 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2008 9:26 am) Teens should be trained to make wide turns. Especially when parking.    And until they learn, people should use all available resources - like 160,000 mi Chevy Ventures to effectively equal one of these:   http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_- - - - cars/top_ten_urban_vehicles_feature/the_beater_feature Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 07, 2008 9:05 am) maryh3 (Mar 07, 2008 3:43 pm) bobber1 (Mar 07, 2008 5:53 pm) ateixeira (Mar 10, 2008 7:54 am)
#1738 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [maryh3] by ateixeira Mar 07, 2008 (9:05 am)
Replying to: maryh3 (Mar 06, 2008 3:11 pm) Beaters are awesome! Every family should have one.   Makes no sense to give a 16 year old a brand new car. Let them get some experience on a beater instead.   The problem is a lot of those beaters are used SUVs that the parents handed down. You just hope the kids drive those behemoths safely. I'd never let my future 16 year old drive something like a Suburban. Replies to this message: maryh3 (Mar 07, 2008 3:43 pm) bobber1 (Mar 07, 2008 5:53 pm) ateixeira (Mar 10, 2008 7:54 am)
#1739 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [ateixeira] by maryh3 Mar 07, 2008 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 07, 2008 9:05 am) When your kids get that old you will find you are on a double edged sword. You hate to give them something new because chances are high they will smash it and your insurance skyrockets with a new car. OTOH the older cars often don't have the safety features like side air bags that the new ones have. You hate to give them a big SUV like a Suburban because they are harder to handle and they can roll. OTOH there are so many SUV's on the road that if he does get hit and he is in a Civic - the other guy driving the SUV is going to inflict a disproportionate amount of damage to him and the small car. No easy answers here. Sometimes I think giving them the old minivan keeps them from showing off in their muscle car and going fast. May not get the chicks but they will be alive.   BTW - I hate to make you jealous but I now have 2 beaters Replies to this message: bobber1 (Mar 07, 2008 5:53 pm) ateixeira (Mar 10, 2008 7:54 am)
#1740 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [maryh3] by bobber1 Mar 07, 2008 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: maryh3 (Mar 07, 2008 3:43 pm) It's a wonder any of us survived driving as kid..Gosh I remember driving a Dodge Coronet that had seats that only went half way up my back with seat belts I never wore. I believe the Dodge pick up truck and Plymoth Fury 3 had better seats, but not much else. They were all RWD and we drove in a lot of snow and ice with them. I totaled a pick up once with no seat belt or airbags and somehow made it out with out a scratch.   No doubt you want your kids driving as safe a vehicle as possible, but the only vehicle that's truly going to do that is a tank.
#1741 of 1826 Re: minivan or suv?? [maryh3] by ateixeira Mar 10, 2008 (7:54 am)
Replying to: maryh3 (Mar 07, 2008 3:43 pm) I am jealous!
#1742 of 1826 suv vs minivan by highender Mar 23, 2008 (3:27 pm)
agree with the need to consider the multiple needs or family requirements when considering a vehicle.   1- space 2- fun and drivability factor 3- safety 4- fuel efficiency 5- practical usage   OK>...I am in Hong Kong now...and this is one of the top stories.     A Hong Kong family , a newly wedded couple ( Willian Ha, Clara Ng, her parents, and her 25 yr old younger sister Flora), all went on vacation toAuckland, New Zealand. They were driving a Subaru station wagon. Somehow , they lost were weaving, and hit a SUV Pajero ....... 4 of the 5 people in the station wagon died...with Clara surviving with severe injuries. The neighbors in the surrounding area came to help, but could not even determine the number of people inside the station wagon, due to the severity of the collision and damage to the vehicle. Rescue workers had to pry out the other bodies.   IN the SUV, there were 3 people on a fishing trip. One 67 yr old had a shoulder injury, and the 12 year old girl had a broken arm. All 3 survived.   You make your choices, and live with it. I think a minivan and suv are both safe choices....though SUVs may rolll over. IN collisions, the survivability of your loved ones will be generally higher when in a minivan or SUV. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 24, 2008 6:53 am)
#1743 of 1826 Re: suv vs minivan [highender] by ateixeira Mar 24, 2008 (6:53 am)
Replying to: highender (Mar 23, 2008 3:27 pm) Well, you don't exactly cross-shop an Impreza wagon (they did not specify the model) with a full-size Pajero SUV, which weighs about double, and probably costs double too.   And I can't imagine that a Suzuki Samurai hitting a Cadillac DTS head-on would fare any better.   This is a clear case of mass wins. Can't ignore the laws of phyics.
#1744 of 1826 Press Request by KarenS HOST Jul 01, 2008 (1:19 pm)
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#1745 of 1826 Which 7 passenger SUV to buy? by amamtani Sep 08, 2008 (8:19 pm)
Hello all,   I have just started my search for a 7 passenger SUV, and am trying to decide between the Acura MDX, BMW X5 and Audi Q7. I know they vary a bit in price, but I have only started looking and want to keep my options open. My key considerations for selecting an SUV are a) drive/handling and safety, b) at least somewhat comfortable third row seating, c) price. With that in mind, I have the following questions:   1) Acura MDX seems to win in most categories that I care about - drive is pretty good (I am sure BMW is slightly better but MDX meets my needs); 3rd row seating seems slightly more roomy than X5 (although it is still pretty tight back there); and its the lowest priced. So what could "drive" me to purchase a X5?   2) Is there anything good about the Audi Q7? The third seat is no more roomier than it is for MDX. Price is almost 40% higher than MDX. I am sure its good in driving and safety, but not that much metter than MDX, is it?   3) Are there any other SUVs I should be considering? I have thought about the Lexus GX470 but haven't test driven it yet. Also, I have considered some of the larger SUVs (Sequoia, Escalade etc.) but am not keen on muying too big a SUV. Also, I would prefer to buy a Japenese or German SUV.   Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 08, 2008 8:38 pm) ateixeira (Sep 09, 2008 8:47 am) mattandi (Sep 10, 2008 7:14 am)

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