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1950 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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Replying to: psumommyof2 (May 18, 2009 4:43 am) Would you consider buying a castle-sized dining table to seat 20, just because you have 20 kids in the house once a year for a birthday party? That seems absolutely ridiculous. Would you consider buying a school bus because it would be really convenient for OTHER people and THEIR kids if you would spend YOUR money to drive their kids around? I bought a Honda Fit, base model, automatic, and I'd like to recommend it as an option. I did look around a lot. I was interested in reliability, mpg, pollution, versatility (for the interior), ease of getting in and out of vehicle and getting things in and out of the vehicle. With you and two, each of the children can choose to have ONE friend come along, and that's 5 people, the Fit will handle that quite well. The insurance on the base model is great. The resale on the Sport model is great. You can get a lot of insight into the Honda Fit by reading the Edmunds ongoing blogs: http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/Vehicles/2009-honda-fit-sport/ You have their comments and lots of comments from other people below each entry. You want to find the right vehicle for YOU and YOUR family. Not for everyone else. Not for occasional transporting other people or things. If you need a truck once a year, rent one. If you need a passenger van once a year, rent one or call a cab service that has that option. If you are buying something huge, have it delivered. The same way you would treat a birthday party or gathering by making do, or renting things for the day, for the event. Use a common sense approach! If you find a car that fulfills 99% of your daily life NEEDS, you won't be disappointed. |
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Replying to: backy (Jun 13, 2009 11:34 am)
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Replying to: goatee (Jun 14, 2009 9:00 am) My personal car has the fuel filler on the passenger side and my other vehicles have it on the driver's side. Walking a few feet around to the passenger side to fill up the car twice a month doesn't bother me. There are a lot more important things in picking a car, to me. |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 13, 2009 10:36 am) The Suburu Impreza Outback looks like it fit's my bill as well... I compared it to the 2010 Mazda s HB in celestial blue...OMG. After test driving the Mazda... I just had to leave the dealership. I had too much of a grin on my face.... I really think the 5 door Hatchback with the 2.5L 6 speed manual may end up being my pick. It was so... fun to drive. I think the salesman knew I was in love.... that's why I had to leave... How can you negotiate when you know you want it! Hee hee... The practical side of me... may change my mind.... but that's really the car I want. *sigh* 
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Replying to: goatee (Jun 14, 2009 9:00 am) Actually, all of my current cars have the filler on the passenger side. It was a pain when I had a stable that included both sides. I could never remember which was which. In any case, it can be a bit annoying at times. I'm always concerned with blocking people in who have it on the driver's side and are at the first pump in the island. If I nose up to them, they have to reverse out. And another note, which isn't a problem for me at 6'5", but I can see it being a problem for shorter folks with bigger cars, stretching across the passenger seat to pass your money/credit card out the passenger window to the attendant (unless you live in a self-serve state). Anyway, it doesn't have any bearing on what car i choose. |
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 14, 2009 6:09 pm) If that's the car you really want and you can afford it, why not get it? Life is short.
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Replying to: backy (Jun 16, 2009 2:39 pm) Well... it really is about whether or not I can afford it. But you are correct! Life is short!
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 17, 2009 1:33 pm) |
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My son is looking to buy a new car. Something safe, not too expensive etc. What would be some of the best options? Thanks, BMW
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Replying to: BMW540 (Jun 20, 2009 7:10 am) |
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