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#672 of 751 Re: OK, not to change the subject, but... [kreuzer] by thegraduate May 15, 2007 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: kreuzer (May 15, 2007 12:51 pm) I wouldn't imagine there would be a market for a smaller truck than the Ridgeline. The Ridgeline competes with the current "mid-size" trucks, which are the smallest ones in the market (Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado, etc...) Replies to this message: driver56 (May 15, 2007 6:39 pm) thegraduate (May 15, 2007 8:20 pm) kipk (May 16, 2007 4:31 am) driver56 (May 16, 2007 6:21 am)
#673 of 751 Re: OK, not to change the subject, but... [thegraduate] by driver56 May 15, 2007 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (May 15, 2007 2:59 pm) I'd like to see the Ford Ranger/Mazda B-Series continue on as true compacts. Isn't the Ranger still selling well? There is supposedly a redesign in the works for the 2010 model year, Mazda may drop their truck altogether. Personally, these small trucks have always had some appeal, but I always felt a little cramped inside them. I am glad I held off for a mid-sized. Replies to this message: thegraduate (May 15, 2007 8:20 pm) kipk (May 16, 2007 4:31 am) driver56 (May 16, 2007 6:21 am)
#674 of 751 Re: OK, not to change the subject, but... [driver56] by thegraduate May 15, 2007 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: driver56 (May 15, 2007 6:39 pm) I think the reason the ~~1995~~ I mean 2007 Ranger is still selling well is due to fleets only. It is not very competitive with the midsizers. I think the 3.0L V6 has about the same horsepower as my grandfather's 1999 Frontier 4-cylinder (143 hp sounds right?). C'mon Ford, don't let the Ranger go the way of the (once class-topping) Windstar or Focus!
#675 of 751 Re: OK, not to change the subject, but... [driver56] by kipk May 16, 2007 (4:31 am)
Replying to: driver56 (May 15, 2007 6:39 pm) They certainly are the last of the breed. At least on this side of the pond. But do they really offer anything that the Toy or Fronty don't? Kip Replies to this message: driver56 (May 16, 2007 6:21 am)
#676 of 751 Re: OK, not to change the subject, but... [kipk] by driver56 May 16, 2007 (6:21 am)
Replying to: kipk (May 16, 2007 4:31 am) Only compactness and a lower price. My nephew's 03 B-Series 3 litre V-6 travels the same distance on a gallon as does my 07 Frontier 4 litre V-6. How's that for engineering. That said, I'd still like to see these true compact trucks hang in there. They certainly are long in the tooth though. Cheers!
#677 of 751 Sleeping in car/truck? by climr May 18, 2007 (9:19 am)
Does anyone have any ideas on what some good options are for cars/trucks that are sleepable for 2 adults. I'm looking at pickups, mostly the Tacoma, but was curious if anyone has any experience sleeping in different types of vehicles? I would like to find something smaller than the Tacoma maybe even a hatchback/small SUV. Replies to this message: thegraduate (May 18, 2007 3:13 pm) kipk (May 19, 2007 3:21 am) asa (May 19, 2007 4:29 am) poncho167 (May 20, 2007 5:12 am)
#678 of 751 Re: Sleeping in car/truck? [climr] by thegraduate May 18, 2007 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: climr (May 18, 2007 9:19 am) Check out the seating configurations of the Honda Fit hatchback by clicking here. It has several different modes you can set the seats in, including for sleeping, and sitting up with your legs stretched out. Lots of cargo room too, and a price of about $15,000 with in-town economy in the 30s.
#679 of 751 Re: Sleeping in car/truck? [climr] by kipk May 19, 2007 (3:21 am)
Replying to: climr (May 18, 2007 9:19 am) I believe the Honda Element uses "Sleeping Options" as one of their sales tools. The back seats lay flat and the front seats lay flat and join the rear ones to form two single beds! Haven't tried it though.
#680 of 751 Re: Sleeping in car/truck? [climr] by asa May 19, 2007 (4:29 am)
Replying to: climr (May 18, 2007 9:19 am) You probably know about bed tents, but most of the truck makers offer them. You'd get a bit more sleeping room than inside the truck, but would have to offload what might be in your bed each night.
#681 of 751 Re: Sleeping in car/truck? [climr] by poncho167 May 20, 2007 (5:12 am)
Replying to: climr (May 18, 2007 9:19 am) Another option is to find a used Pontiac Aztec SUV. Yes, we already know most people don't find the Aztec very attractive, ugly, but the vehicle has an above average ride, descent mileage, plenty of room including the optional tent to attach to the back, and radio controls from the back interior of the vehicle as well. The vehicle also has that removable center consol between the seats that doubles as a cooler. This vehicle can be had for cheap.