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#6833 of 7126 Re: Easy big fella [coldcranker] by steve_ HOST Jan 13, 2009 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 13, 2009 7:22 pm) It doesn't count without those loveable minivan doors.   We may downsize to a *gasp* hatchback on our next ride though. Maybe Nissan will remake the Axxess by then. There's been a minivan here for two decades now (well, one per decade).
#6834 of 7126 Re: Easy big fella [coldcranker] by thegraduate Jan 13, 2009 (8:56 pm)
Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 13, 2009 7:22 pm) I drive a "sissy import sedan" (Accord 4-cyl) and manage to be a man. I learned to parallel park and maneuver in a minivan, and manage to be a man.   If anyone would like to challenge that based on the fact that I'm pro-minivan, meet me in the back-alley and we'll fight. I'll bring 6 of my large friends, since we'll all fit in the Odyssey. You can bring 4 big ones and a couple of kids in your crossover. I like my odds.   Tongue-in-cheek, of course.   TheGraduate. Replies to this message: coldcranker (Jan 14, 2009 8:19 am) thegraduate (Jan 14, 2009 9:25 am)
#6835 of 7126 Re: Easy big fella [coldcranker] by larryqw Jan 13, 2009 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 13, 2009 7:22 pm) I drive a Taurus X for the same reason as coldcranker.   I love the utility of a wagon or minivan with car line handling and reasonable gas mileage. The T-X slightly removes some of the stigma for a guy. I call it the "Daddy-wagon".   Oh, and the Taurus X is a super vehicle as well. Besides my family and kids loving to ride in the car, all my friends want to carpool with me when we go mountain biking. I can get six people and six big bikes on the car (four in back, two on top).
#6836 of 7126 Re: Easy big fella [thegraduate] by coldcranker Jan 14, 2009 (8:19 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 13, 2009 8:56 pm) thegraduate said: "...You can bring 4 big ones and a couple of kids in your crossover...."   Thats the thing about the Freestyle and TaurusX. That rear-most seat third seat is usable by anyone under 6' tall. I've used mine that way. It really is 7-passenger. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 14, 2009 9:25 am)
#6837 of 7126 Re: Changin from a Suburban....Please Help.... [thegraduate] by aggie10 Jan 14, 2009 (8:46 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 13, 2009 2:38 pm) Thank you to everyone for responding. I'll check that forum. I apologize for starting a disagreement. Have a great day, everyone. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 14, 2009 9:25 am)
#6838 of 7126 Re: Easy big fella [coldcranker] by thegraduate Jan 14, 2009 (9:25 am)
Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 14, 2009 8:19 am) At 6'5", the only thing I can fit in the third row of is a van, hence the "big ones" comment.
#6839 of 7126 Re: Changin from a Suburban....Please Help.... [aggie10] by thegraduate Jan 14, 2009 (9:25 am)
Replying to: aggie10 (Jan 14, 2009 8:46 am) You didn't start a problem - you're just fine! Good luck!
#6840 of 7126 Re: Changin from a Suburban....Please Help.... [volkov] by ateixeira Jan 14, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: volkov (Jan 13, 2009 1:23 pm) For the OP's purposes, he's looking to downsize without truly downsizing, so my original response was appropriate, me thinks.   Plus, I can carry a full sheet of 4'x8' plywood inside, hatch closed, and you can't.   Of course, you could probably tow my Sienna on a trailer, and there's no way I try the same.   grad: thanks for trying to defend me, but no need, volkov and I have had this gentlemanly debate for a while now, and he's always been civil and fair.   Having said that, a point volkov raised, here:   Cargo space is slightly less and is nowhere near as useful behind the 3rd row as the Suburban offers   Only reinforces the minivan suggestion. No crossovers can even come close to the amount of space behind the 3rd row of a van. Not even in the same league.   You may have to stack those suitcases, but you could probably fit several. Good luck getting ONE large suitcase behind a crossover's 3rd row.       HYSTERICAL - it's the same umbrella! Replies to this message: coldcranker (Jan 14, 2009 7:37 pm) ateixeira (Jan 15, 2009 9:02 am)
#6841 of 7126 Re: Changin from a Suburban....Please Help.... [volkov] by ateixeira Jan 14, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: volkov (Jan 13, 2009 1:23 pm) BTW I think you won the Subaru Crew Diet Challenge....
#6842 of 7126 Re: Changin from a Suburban....Please Help.... [aggie10] by almatti Jan 14, 2009 (11:39 am)
Replying to: aggie10 (Jan 12, 2009 1:44 pm) With 60k on your clock on a 04 Sub, so what the warranty expires. Does vehicle run well, Maintain it. Does the vehicle serve it's purpose : Keep it. Your NEW vehicle gets old quickly too. The money you put into maintaining the existing vehicle will be much less than laying out new $$$ for a new one if you consider downpayment and monthly loan payments. But I'm sure you know that allready.   Honestly, with the pain going thru the economy, ask yourself: Do I NEED a New Vehicle. Besides, the deals will be sooooo much better in few months "down the road" [excuse the pun]. Car Manufacturers' tongues have only just begun to hang out of their mouths.

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