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Alex · 12-14-2011, 10:49 PM

I just assume that crows look around in shocked indignation whenever they see a rook. "WTF," they say, "we're essentially identical birds and they're a parliament while we're a murder."

Not Afraid · 12-14-2011, 11:12 PM

CRV
Mini Clubman
Chevy HHR
GMC Terrain
Honda Fit

Somewhere in the midst of all of these is the perfect blend of decent city gas milage, fun to drive, room to carry shyt and includes (light colored)leather seats, bluetooth and seat warmers. (Oh, and somewhere in the general 20K range used.)

Morrigoon · 12-14-2011, 11:23 PM

CRV is a pretty good vehicle

Not Afraid · 12-14-2011, 11:28 PM

Pros and cons of my list:

CRV - retains value (as proven for want we're getting for the '99 with 180k on it), no mechanical issues, decent gas milage. Con, we just "got rid" of one, hard to find a top of the line used.
Mini Clubman - FUN, but small. Retains value. Good warranty program.
Chevy HHR - Roomy, CHEAP, can get it with leather and low miles (8K) but it is red with black leather.
GMC Terrain - Good reviews but looks like a conservative Mom car. Won't retain value.
Honda Fit - No niceties, not as fun to drive, great gas milage, retains value, small.

I'm actually looking at Enterprise Car Sales. They work with my CU, have cars with super low miles, have a set price below KBB, and will buy my Volvo for 1000 over KBB. However, they tend to buy more "off" models (although if I wanted a BMW 3 series, I'd have the pick of the litter.)

katiesue · 12-14-2011, 11:40 PM

I love my escape. Enough room but not big. And decent mileage.

Not Afraid · 12-14-2011, 11:57 PM

Enterprise does have lots of fully loaded Escapes. Maybe I should drive one tomorrow. We had a friend with an Escape that she got at the same time we got the CRV and it was BIG TROUBLE - transmission at at 70k, etc. Although, I think they have improved quite a bit. I'll bug NM some more about this. He knows Ford well.

Oh, and then there's that new Fiat Tiny......

Oh, and this would be just fine with me if it wasn't red and black. White and Tan - I'd do it in a heart beat, enjoy my $250 car payments, drive it to death in 5 years then move on to something else. But, really, I dislike the color and the black leather.

BarTopDancer · 12-15-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Enterprise does have lots of fully loaded Escapes. Maybe I should drive one tomorrow. We had a friend with an Escape that she got at the same time we got the CRV and it was BIG TROUBLE - transmission at at 70k, etc. Although, I think they have improved quite a bit. I'll bug NM some more about this. He knows Ford well.

Chad has had 2 Escapes and those plus MickeyD's sold me on them. They ride like cars. I think renting for a day or three is a good idea.

Kevy Baby · 12-15-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm actually looking at Enterprise Car Sales.

Don't rental cars typically come fairly stripped/basic (as in, minimal accoutrements)?

Not Afraid · 12-15-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Don't rental cars typically come fairly stripped/basic (as in, minimal accoutrements)?

Actually, it is just the opposite. I'm finding top of the line, luxury versions of cars that I didn't know had luxury versions! Most have low miles (like 8K!), are 2011 models, and the major depreciation has already happened. Now, it is just finding the car I want....in California.

Not Afraid · 12-15-2011, 01:30 AM

Well, there certainly a lot more Escape options than CRV options! Milage ranges from 12-27k and prices are 21-24K which is at the top end of the range, but doable.

Did I tell you I'm not having fun with this? It has become my nightly activity.

12-14-2011, 10:49 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I just assume that crows look around in shocked indignation whenever they see a rook. "WTF," they say, "we're essentially identical birds and they're a parliament while we're a murder."
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	CRV Mini Clubman Chevy HHR GMC Terrain Honda Fit Somewhere in the midst of all of these is the perfect blend of decent city gas milage, fun to drive, room to carry shyt and includes (light colored)leather seats, bluetooth and seat warmers. (Oh, and somewhere in the general 20K range used.)
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	CRV is a pretty good vehicle __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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12-14-2011, 11:28 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Pros and cons of my list: CRV - retains value (as proven for want we're getting for the '99 with 180k on it), no mechanical issues, decent gas milage. Con, we just "got rid" of one, hard to find a top of the line used. Mini Clubman - FUN, but small. Retains value. Good warranty program. Chevy HHR - Roomy, CHEAP, can get it with leather and low miles (8K) but it is red with black leather. GMC Terrain - Good reviews but looks like a conservative Mom car. Won't retain value. Honda Fit - No niceties, not as fun to drive, great gas milage, retains value, small. I'm actually looking at Enterprise Car Sales. They work with my CU, have cars with super low miles, have a set price below KBB, and will buy my Volvo for 1000 over KBB. However, they tend to buy more "off" models (although if I wanted a BMW 3 series, I'd have the pick of the litter.)
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I love my escape. Enough room but not big. And decent mileage. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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12-14-2011, 11:57 PM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Enterprise does have lots of fully loaded Escapes. Maybe I should drive one tomorrow. We had a friend with an Escape that she got at the same time we got the CRV and it was BIG TROUBLE - transmission at at 70k, etc. Although, I think they have improved quite a bit. I'll bug NM some more about this. He knows Ford well. Oh, and then there's that new Fiat Tiny...... Oh, and this would be just fine with me if it wasn't red and black. White and Tan - I'd do it in a heart beat, enjoy my $250 car payments, drive it to death in 5 years then move on to something else. But, really, I dislike the color and the black leather. Last edited by Not Afraid : 12-15-2011 at 12:20 AM.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Well, there certainly a lot more Escape options than CRV options! Milage ranges from 12-27k and prices are 21-24K which is at the top end of the range, but doable. Did I tell you I'm not having fun with this? It has become my nightly activity.
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