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122 messages, Last post on Apr 15, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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Replying to: larsb (Jan 03, 2009 10:44 am) Truth is there is more to life than saving a few pennies on gas.
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Replying to: gagrice (Jan 03, 2009 12:59 pm) But VERY few people who needed the ROOM of a large SUV would have been able to rationalize moving into a car that small. Those sales were mostly people out of other larger cars and pickups, not out of large SUVs. One of my friends at work traded a Civic for a Yaris and they love the Yaris more than they liked the Civic. Just depends on what level of luxury you are accustomed to. |
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Replying to: larsb (Jan 04, 2009 6:24 am) That is absolutely true. When you are used to riding high in a PU truck, down grading to any sedan is not great. I just do not like sedans. I do not like my wife's LS400. It strains my back getting out of it every time. So for me the only upgrade from a PU truck is a large SUV. I have sat in a few small vehicles that I could justify owning. the Old style xB from Scion had a good entry and exit feel with plenty of head room. A Civic to me is no better than a Yaris. My head hits on the headliner of the modern Civics unless I tilt the seat back in a lying position. For me as I get older and can afford it the comfort of a luxury SUV, will continue to be my choice. I can also have the satisfaction of supporting the US worker. Most subcompact cars are not even assembled in the USA. Any SUV I would consider today is assembled somewhere in the USA.
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Replying to: larsb (Jan 03, 2009 10:44 am) The larger compacts are the cars which got traded into mostly - not the "tiniest econoboxes." The only example I can think of is a guy I know who's yo-yo'ed around when he couldn't figure out what he really wanted. He started 2008 with a paid-for 2004 Tundra. Once fuel prices shot up, he traded it on an '09 Corolla S. He kept it about 3 weeks, hated being in something that small, and traded for an '08 Tundra 4wd extended cab 5.7 V-8. Then when gas went over $4.00 per gallon, he traded for an '08 Accord LX. Last time I saw him, he had traded that one in an an '09 Accord EX-L V-6! Back in 2002, my uncle, who had been driving a 1997 Silverado 4.3 V-6, bought an '03 Corolla. While gasoline was still pretty cheap back then, his commute was about to shoot from a 45 or so mile trip to more like 65-70. The truck was also starting to get up there in miles. He uses the Corolla for most of his longer distance driving, and the truck only when he really needs it, or just to give it an occasional run.
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Replying to: gagrice (Jan 04, 2009 7:45 am) You must be pretty tall. I rode in a current model Civic last year and at 6' 2" I had no trouble with headroom. The driver was 6' 5" and he fit too. Getting in was a little tight with the steep rake of the windshield. If gas prices stay low this summer it will be a good time to step into a smaller car. the car makers always over-shoot on demand and will probably have a nice supply.
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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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