Karrde
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« Reply #20 on: October 14, 2009, 02:31:45 pm » |
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I will look into the VW Passat Wagon, thanks. Though my neighbour has a 2003 VW Jetta and hates it, has had no end of troubles with it. Makes me a little wary.  Why I don't like the Matrix: -no rear visibility -ours has a VERY touchy clutch, I don't like it at all -don't much care for the styling Subaru's are proving difficult to find/expensive out here. In fact, wagons period are proving difficult to find... 
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« Reply #21 on: October 14, 2009, 02:32:45 pm » |
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Give in to CUV temptation. You know you wanna...  |
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« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2009, 02:55:45 pm » |
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THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....
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« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2009, 09:49:46 am » |
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Give in to CUV temptation. You know you wanna... Not an entirely bad idea. The first Gen CR-V's are within your price range and have proven to be quite reliable. The protege5 is also a safe bet. They have some rusting issues, but are otherwise pretty solid. I'm at 190k km and it's still running very strong. You won't find a car that's as fun to drive with the same practicality, economy and price. |
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Only the slow and dim know where they're going in life, and seldom is it worth the trip. - Tom Robbins.
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« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2009, 10:03:00 am » |
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Honda CR-V's are pretty much one of the most reliable sets of wheels put on the road, but resale values tend to be pretty high. |
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Karrde
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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2009, 09:06:14 pm » |
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I have expanded my search to include SUV's. Any thoughts on a 2001-2003 Hyundai Santa Fe? |
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mmorriso
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« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2009, 10:14:13 pm » |
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Karrde
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« Reply #27 on: November 04, 2009, 11:47:08 pm » |
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^fugly
To each their own. Looks aside, how is it from a reliability standpoint? Everything I've read is fairly positive, and the price is certainly right. |
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« Reply #28 on: November 08, 2009, 10:33:45 am » |
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You should be able to find a Suzuki Esteem wagon for that money. Its on of the biggest small wagons out there.
Suzuki Aerio is also work a look... |
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-Ken
SAAB: automobile design inspired by Salvador Dali on an absinthe bender.
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« Reply #29 on: November 08, 2009, 11:30:25 am » |
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You should be able to find a Suzuki Esteem wagon for that money. Its on of the biggest small wagons out there.
I'd endorse this idea. I own a 2001 Esteem wagon, and it is roomy for its size, very cheap to run and maintain, and extremely reliable. I've never had a major repair. After eight winters on salt-saturated Ontario roads, mine is showing some rust. I don't imagine that would be much of a concern in a B.C. car. |
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mwqa
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« Reply #30 on: November 25, 2009, 11:38:27 pm » |
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You should be able to find a Suzuki Esteem wagon for that money. Its on of the biggest small wagons out there.
Suzuki Aerio is also work a look... I agree. I love mine, a 2004, which I bought after getting rid of a 2003 Matrix after 11 months of driving. The drive is a bit 'light headed' and takes a bit of getting used to. Blame a high seating position and a powerful 155hp engine. Great visibility. Better radio than a Matrix. Very reliable, except perhaps for wheel bearings (I've replaced both front bearings). Even with a 2.4 litre engine, I haven't noticed any difference in mileage with that of the Matrix. Nothing scientific, just a feeling. Maybe it's because I'm not doing a lot of hills or start and stop... |
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Just put the steering wheel in the DOWN position and the drive feels much better - watz up with that??
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« Reply #31 on: November 26, 2009, 12:26:10 am » |
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97-2000 Escort wagon - reliable but a bit dull. But cheap and reliable. |
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