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Automotive News & Views Are you happy you didn't sell your SUV?
122 messages, Last post on Apr 15, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jan 04, 2009 8:18 am) |
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 04, 2009 7:46 am) |
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jan 04, 2009 8:18 am) I think the next 12 months will be a good time to step into ANY model of car or truck, REGARDLESS of what the gas prices do. Just look at the economy....automakers will be BEGGING people on hands and knees to buy cars when the typical summer purchasing upswing doesn't materialize. |
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Replying to: gagrice (Jan 03, 2009 10:24 am) The big reason is gas is near $1.60. The Prius is simply another small car right now. I wouldn't mind owning one myself since my commute is about 33 miles. I really don't believe gas will stay this low after the winter months. One bombing in the wrong country could oil up again. Not to $150 a barrel but definitely around $75 a barrel. We traded our Explorer for a minivan 5 years ago (just made the last payment on the van yesterday). With 3 kids, minivans are golden. Way more space than the Explorer. No need for AWD.
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 04, 2009 7:46 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Jan 05, 2009 10:17 am) Yep, same guy. He ended up selling that Ford, too. He lucked out and got about what he paid for it. Which, considering how the economy has tanked in recent months, is pretty good! As for fuel economy, probably not very good. The engine wasn't very big, just a 292-2bbl V-8. However, it just had a 2-speed automatic, so they probably threw a shorter axle ratio in to partially compensate. Might not be too horrible in local driving, but out on the highway I'm sure it would drain your wallet pretty quickly. |
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jan 04, 2009 8:21 pm) most minivans are about the same size as an expedition, too big for me for everyday driving.
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Jan 05, 2009 3:56 pm) The minivan is quite long (204 inches) but we love the space inside! With 2 very active children and one in a car seat, even a three row SUV wouldn't give us the same flexibility. Also the minivan is cheaper.
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jan 06, 2009 10:21 am) I've tried out SUVs either just for a demo or renting one and I just don't see the appeal. Obviously other folks do.
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Replying to: fezo (Jan 06, 2009 11:54 am) the original intent of this thread to get people to post about swapping there suv for something they now regret. for me there are times when i don't care what the cost of gas is or how much i use, i just want to get home. usually getting to work is not a problem. |
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