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Re: [jipster] by golic
Dec 02, 2008 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: jipster (Dec 02, 2008 11:01 am)

When I looked at the Highlander back in 2005, I really enjoyed the ride. In fact, I thought it had the best car ride of all the cars I looked at (sans the Range Rover, but that was out of my price point- sorry british rover) But at that time I was a 2 car seat plus 2 booster seat parent. And you are correct, there was no way two boosters seats would fit into the 3rd row.
 
Today, I am down to 1 car seat and 1 booster and 2 kids. And the new priority is cargo area behind the 3rd row that will fit either the baseball equipment bag or the hockey gear.
 
I was focused on just getting the '09 Pilot, but was impressed with the pics I saw online with the Enclave and swayed by Consumer Reports and Edmunds Reviews on the Flex. But then can a guy under 40 own a Buick? Or will I have to send my father in with the car when it gets serviced?? lol.
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Re: [golic] by jipster
Dec 02, 2008 (12:21 pm)
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Replying to: golic (Dec 02, 2008 11:16 am)

I looked at the Highlander back in 2004. It was very nice. Didn't need 3rd row seating, but I recall thinking only small children would be able to fit into the available space. I recall there not being very much cargo room in the back with the 3rd row seat up. We needed something a bit bigger and ended up with a Mazda MPV, which reminded me a lot of the Highlander the way it drove (good handling).
 
But then can a guy under 40 own a Buick?
 
Sure can. Look at what it's done for Tiger Woods.
 
Unfortantely, Tiger and Buick recently agreed to end their 8 year relationship, with Tiger being their spokesman. So, it will be interesting to see which automaker forks over the millions to make Tiger their new spokesman. Can you see Tiger driving a Kia?
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Re: [jipster] by joel0622
Dec 02, 2008 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: jipster (Dec 02, 2008 12:21 pm)

I don't know if any one will hook him up right now. I don't think ford will be interested. When he won one of these he gave it to his caddy.
 
 
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Re: [joel0622] by obyone
Dec 02, 2008 (3:36 pm)
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Replying to: joel0622 (Dec 02, 2008 12:48 pm)

I don't think ford will be interested.
 
True. Don't think that Alan Mulally would want someone on Ford's payroll making more than he does.
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Re: [jipster] by explorerx4
Dec 02, 2008 (3:49 pm)
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my nephew is 23 and just bought an 02 supercharged regal. he loves it.
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Re: [obyone] by explorerx4
Dec 02, 2008 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: obyone (Dec 02, 2008 3:36 pm)

Mulally siad he will work for a buck a year, so i guess that precludes just about everyone.
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Mackabee by isellhondas
Dec 02, 2008 (4:48 pm)
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He included me today in a group email cartoon and I answered back by asking him how he's doing. He replied "good". He's going in for a different treatment and he sounded pretty positive.
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Enclave by traindriver
Dec 02, 2008 (4:50 pm)
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But then can a guy under 40 own a Buick?
 
I'm almost 36 and I would drive one in a heartbeat. IMO, by far the best looking of the Enclave/Acadia/Outlook/Traverse, especially in the white diamond color--very classy. Lucerne is very nice in a geriatric sort of way. Then again, I have been a closet admirer of big land barges since high school. You can sure fit a lot of beer luggage in the trunk of a 86 Town Car when heading to the beach for senior week.
 
My only concern would be GM's future. I'm not sure I would want to be the guinea pig on such a big investment. I haven't heard anything about whether or not the warranty would be any good post bankruptcy. If still honored in theory, would it be a battle getting any repairs approved as they pinch pennies?
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Re: Enclave [traindriver] by golic
Dec 02, 2008 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: traindriver (Dec 02, 2008 4:50 pm)

That is my main concern - the warranty and potential bankruptcy. After 9/11 I bought an Oldsmobile - and when that brand vanished, it was not too bad getting serviced at Cadillac dealerships - but I did have the car towed by AAA. They called me back to say the truck was at an abandoned Olds dealership - what should they do??
 
My goal is to look a the Pilot, and I have confidence in Ford so I want to see the Flex, and then will look at the Enclave and even the Mazda CX9. I have always leased "my" car - but with the economy the way it is and falling residuals - I may just opt to purchase something if there is a good interest rate to be had.
 
Once I start getting out and about, I will share my stories.
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Re: Mackabee [isellhondas] by cdnpinhead
Dec 02, 2008 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: isellhondas (Dec 02, 2008 4:48 pm)

Thanks.
 
Give him our best wishes, if you haven't already.

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