#580047 - 02/09/10 06:17 PM
Family car Question
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Spawner
Registered: 10/26/02
Posts: 908
Loc: Idaho
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I'm looking for a family sized SUV, kinda leaning towards a RAV 4 right now or a 4 Runner, but am open to other options. Not really looking for "big three" option, but any other similar ones might be considered. Anyone got any advice?
Oh yeah Birther, tea party, palins vagina, and sharia law.. That should allow this to fit in with the rest of the threads.
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#580056 - 02/09/10 06:54 PM
Re: Family car Question
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Reverend Tarpones
Registered: 10/09/02
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Loc: West Duvall
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My CRV is a nice small SUV with plenty of power and good milage. I have only put 35.000 miles on it so, no idea how durable it will be, but so far I love it. It seats 4 comfortably;but no more.
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#580067 - 02/09/10 07:28 PM
Re: Family car Question
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Spawner
Registered: 10/13/08
Posts: 843
Loc: where the fish swim
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If you need a 2000 4 runner in excellent shape I am the guy to talk to. We are looking for a tahoe.
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#580071 - 02/09/10 07:37 PM
Re: Family car Question
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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A lady friend of mine has a Ford Edge, and it is one nice vehicle...
Fish on...
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#580084 - 02/09/10 08:31 PM
Re: Family car Question
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Spawner
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Loc: oly
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#580120 - 02/09/10 10:20 PM
Re: Family car Question
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/27/02
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Riverwolf.
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#580124 - 02/09/10 10:36 PM
Re: Family car Question
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Dah Rivah Stinkah Pink Mastah
Registered: 08/23/06
Posts: 6207
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Yeah, I own a 2000 4-Runner and it's great, but I'm steering clear of Toyota's for a while. I'm mulling the Honda Pilot.
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#580136 - 02/09/10 11:07 PM
Re: Family car Question
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River Nutrients
Registered: 11/21/07
Posts: 7612
Loc: Olema,California,Planet Earth
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We've had a 4-Runner and put aout 60K on it; mostly longer trips. We have been really satisfied with the quality, performance, and (actually) economy. No problems so far.
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#580139 - 02/09/10 11:12 PM
Re: Family car Question
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The Tide changed
Registered: 08/31/00
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Loc: Everett
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Yukon Denali XL Tow's the glass boat with power to spare. Plenty of room for kids and cretins. DVD is nice to get the kids to shut up when mom and dad wanna talk. Major hauling room that stays DRY. I'm happy.
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#580141 - 02/09/10 11:16 PM
Re: Family car Question
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 02/09/07
Posts: 1420
Loc: Your monitor
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Weez in da market too. Looked at a lot of them but havent drove many because we dont want to talk to the sales person yet. We have been looked Nissan Murano, Suby Outback, Rav 4, Ford Freestyle, Chevy EQ, and Toyota Highlander. All used are from $9,000 - $17,000. I'm leaning towards the Outback because I had a couple of 83' subarus in the 90's and loved them. Driven Outbacks and I like the changes. Want to try the MUrano but it looks like it may some blind spot issues?
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#580163 - 02/10/10 12:43 AM
Re: Family car Question
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River Nutrients
Registered: 11/26/06
Posts: 4317
Loc: South Sound
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For our grocery-getter, we looked at Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Honda, VW, Audi, BMW, & Saab.
Wife decided she wanted a wagon. And it HAD to be AWD.
That left Subaru, VW's 4-Motion Passat, Audi's A3 and the BMW 328xi and the Saab.
We test drove the Subaru and the VW.
Then we test drove the BMW and didn't even bother with the Audi & Saab. It helped that BMW offered us .01% APR financing, but that was just the icing on the cake.
The Subaru was underpowered and noisy. The Passat we felt was overpriced for the drive and reputation and the VW dealer was kind of a dick. The BMW guy handed us the key and said "have fun."
I guess what Im getting at is that you should get an idea of what price range you're looking at, and then test drive all of them.
And be leery if the Salesdouche wants to ride along with. Salesdouches are your enemy and you should never miss an opportunity to tell him how much you think his car sucks.
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#580198 - 02/10/10 03:35 AM
Re: Family car Question
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 04/20/06
Posts: 211
Loc: Twisp WA
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A few years ago, I bought a Honda Element. I've owned a few other Hondas over the years, and they've always been durable. Always a lot more pleasant to work on (when I used to do all my own car work) than any of the Big 3s.
I live in snow country, work in areas that are up dirt roads and cross the passes frequently, so AWD/4x4 was a requirement. I needed to be able to carry carpentry tools, and wanted to keep them dry, most of the time. I also wanted something that got better mileage than a Toyota truck. Something that was relatively kid proof was desirable, too.
It gets around in the snow better than either of the 2 Subarus I've owned, and the rubber mats mean I don't have to worry about spilled bait or leaky coolers (or kids throwing food) ruining the carpet! If I take out the back seats, I can carry a surprising amount of cargo. I also sometimes pull a small trailer.
It just went over 100,000 miles today, and except when I took out a mulie, I haven't had to do anything else except regular maintenance.
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#580241 - 02/10/10 12:14 PM
Re: Family car Question
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 6732
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Hummer.
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#580262 - 02/10/10 02:04 PM
Re: Family car Question
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Spawner
Registered: 10/26/02
Posts: 908
Loc: Idaho
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If I get one for the wife, will I get more of them? Hank, Thanks for the PM, we'll take a look at the highlander. I'd like to have a Subaru, but their choice of groups to donate to I refuse to support.
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