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#11 of 1145 Press request by KarenS HOST Aug 17, 2006 (10:41 am)
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#12 of 1145 First Car Jitters by 79customd Aug 20, 2006 (4:38 pm)
Hey yawll, Its finally time to think about my first car to use on the road. As I near 16, my old truck will just not be enough. My parents have descided to get me a new car that will be broke in before I leave for collage in the coming years. A few alternatives that I have come up with is the Kia Rio/ Hyundai Accent. Any info on those cars will be greatly appreciated. Another would be the Chevy Aveo. Possibly, I might consider the new Nissan Versa, and the Suzuki SX4. Any advice will be greatly appreciated in relations to this topic. Any input on the cars listed above or any others you would reccomend along those lines will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
#13 of 1145 I need some ideas!!!!!!! by cjurica Aug 21, 2006 (6:10 am)
Hello everybody;   I am looking to get into a newer car. I dont mind used, I have '05 Tahoe now, wife has a '03 Audi A4 1.8 convertable, I want to trade in Tahoe to get something around $30,000, keping in mind we will be having babies on the way. I have never been a big import guy but am open to anything, my auto will be the main car. So i need 4 doors, not big on getting another big SUV, but would like something cool. I just need some ideas on what to look at,   Thanks Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Aug 21, 2006 6:33 am) cjurica (Aug 21, 2006 6:45 am) 79customd (Aug 21, 2006 12:26 pm) roundtrip (Aug 22, 2006 5:39 pm) cjurica (Aug 23, 2006 5:37 am) mirth (Aug 24, 2006 8:46 am) dtownfb (Aug 24, 2006 11:25 am)
#14 of 1145 Re: I need some ideas!!!!!!! [cjurica] by kirstie_h HOST Aug 21, 2006 (6:33 am)
Replying to: cjurica (Aug 21, 2006 6:10 am) So... are you thinking sedan, or maybe a crossover? As a person who has *had* babies, I can tell you that getting a vehicle with back seats that don't require bending way down to access is a BIG plus when dealing with infants in car seats.   Crossovers are kind of nice in this regard because they allow you to get kids in and out of the vehicle without being a contortionist - you can plop them right in at your waist level or higher. Replies to this message: cjurica (Aug 21, 2006 6:45 am)
#15 of 1145 Re: I need some ideas!!!!!!! [kirstie_h] by cjurica Aug 21, 2006 (6:45 am)
Replying to: kirstie_h (Aug 21, 2006 6:33 am) I just dont want to look like a scooer mom, i am a 34 year old guy who wants something cool but willing to be pratical
#16 of 1145 Re: I need some ideas!!!!!!! [cjurica] by 79customd Aug 21, 2006 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: cjurica (Aug 21, 2006 6:10 am) Have you considered the Chevy Eqinox, the Pontiac Torrent or the new Suzuki XL-7? Suzuki may be an import but its XL-7 is derived from the Eqinox plsatform so you might get a better deal on the Suzuki than you can the Chevy/Pontiac. If so, then its a steal. I guess these vehichles are big enough without being a quote" big SUV " I hope this helps you friend. Replies to this message: roundtrip (Aug 22, 2006 5:39 pm) cjurica (Aug 23, 2006 5:37 am)
#17 of 1145 Re: I need some ideas!!!!!!! [79customd] by roundtrip Aug 22, 2006 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: 79customd (Aug 21, 2006 12:26 pm) A friend bought an Equinox. Nice looking car on the outside but a kinda strange tricolor inside. It rode comfortably for the 2 miles I was in it. I don't think mileage is too great, but she wanted something with lots of room. She's a big girl and needed her space. Replies to this message: cjurica (Aug 23, 2006 5:37 am)
#18 of 1145 Re: I need some ideas!!!!!!! [roundtrip] by cjurica Aug 23, 2006 (5:37 am)
Replying to: roundtrip (Aug 22, 2006 5:39 pm) oh wow, thats hard core, Well i am a big boy 6'-3" 250, so i need some space too, i was thinking maybe a hardtop jeep wrangler, or a mini cooper s, i wonder how hard it would be to get the eugrats in and out of those cars?
#19 of 1145 Re: I need some ideas!!!!!!! [cjurica] by mirth Aug 24, 2006 (8:46 am)
Replying to: cjurica (Aug 21, 2006 6:10 am) You may want to look at the Ford Edge crossover coming this fall.
#20 of 1145 Re: I need some ideas!!!!!!! [cjurica] by dtownfb Aug 24, 2006 (11:25 am)
Replying to: cjurica (Aug 21, 2006 6:10 am) If you don't have babies yet, you may want to consider a CR-V or RAV4. Good amount of space without the mileage penalty. The Mazda5 is another possibility, part sedan, part minivan. I have to agree with kristie Easier on the back if don't have to bend so much to put your child in a car seat. If the babies are coming soon, buy your car seat and take it with you as you shop to make sure it fits in the back seat.   Don't knock the minivans. Sales have gone up and there are more choices on the market. Best use of space in a passenger vehicle adn they get decent gas mileage. BTW if you are about to be a daddy, forget cool.

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