Seriousness ok, semi serious, 'cause I know youse guys!... car advice? - Page 2

Slite · 08-25-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Or a horse. And perhaps a carriage. Better make it a Clydesdale though, since you ski.

Or teach the Newfie to pull a cart. Our dogs love carting. But thats what they are bred for really

Barcey · 08-25-2009, 06:40 AM

Problem solved?

http://www.mymountaindog.com/newcarts1.htm

Slite · 08-25-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcey

Problem solved?

http://www.mymountaindog.com/newcarts1.htm

Way cool cart! We have a much simpler one

Btw, what type of goggie is it in your avatar. Looks a bit like a Landseer to me.

Barcey · 08-25-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Slite

Btw, what type of goggie is it in your avatar. Looks a bit like a Landseer to me.

He's an English Springer Spaniel actually. He'd be proud to be mistaken for a Landseer though.

Slite · 08-25-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcey

He's an English Springer Spaniel actually. He'd be proud to be mistaken for a Landseer though.

Ah! Picture is a bit dark, missed the frilly ears that would have been a dead givaway normally

BenG · 08-25-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Get a bike...

Or a horse. And perhaps a carriage. Better make it a Clydesdale though, since you ski.

He would never get a horse in the back of an SUV.

BTW, I love my Honda Element.

Sweetpea · 08-25-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slite

Oh, I can see that now... Krisk biking along, with a newfie hanging on her back

Newfies aren't suposed to run besides bikes you know, very bad for their joints. As is the truth for most big dogs. Biketraining is usually a bad idea. At least if they run on pawed roads.

Ok, should have said: get a bike and cart!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Or a horse. And perhaps a carriage. Better make it a Clydesdale though, since you ski.

An even better idea!

krisk · 08-25-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SolRaven

What do you have a Newfoundland? S/He looks like it, especially being near the water. That beach looks gorgeous, please tell me it's somewhere close by in South Florida!

sorry, other coast. Carmel By The Sea goggie beach

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

can't go too wrong with a Toyota - RAV4's available over there ?

I LOVE toyotas, in fact I have an '84 Land Cruiser that I am rebuilding back home, but it is not quite ready, and it is 1000 miles away, and considering that *I* am doing the wrenching on it, reliable it isn't at the moment. I would dearly love another Cruiser, but not in the budget atmo.

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Originally Posted by Slite

Yepp, it's a Newfie.

And as for cars, well, we have a Citroén C5 station wagon that both of our Bernese rides in with comfort without us even having to put down the back seats. It's not a 4WD though, otherwise I am exceptionally happy with that car and it's soon time to exchange it for a newer model. Most likely next year

Citroens aren't available here. I drove a used one for awhile in Germany, it IS a fun car to drive!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Get a bike...

not even in the realm of realistic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Or a horse. And perhaps a carriage. Better make it a Clydesdale though, since you ski.

actually, once again, back at home I actually DO have a Percheron and a cart. but once again, not realistic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Ok, should have said: get a bike and cart!

I would LOVE to get a motorcycle and side car!!! the pup even has her own doggles! I need to find the picture of her with them on!

An even better idea!

that is actually another goal for this year... to start carting with her!

BenG · 08-25-2009, 10:52 AM

All you need is a wagon and some goats.

The Goatman traveled hundreds of miles through Georgia and the Southeast in the mid 20th century. I remember he came through my hometown several times in the 60s.

http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/n....jsp?id=h-3467

krisk · 08-25-2009, 10:54 AM

yeah, see I don't think that will work unless you can do the beard just right

krisk · 08-25-2009, 02:50 PM

some initial feedback...

for the money and the ratings the Jeep Patriot Sport and Kia Sportage

are looking pretty good!

sorry, the Honda Element is just too darn goofy looking, and believe it or not got lower ratings.

my folks have a Subaru, and it is a Dandy vehicle for them, but I've spent a great deal of time in the back seat and know the size limitations.

what else did you guys say that was realistic...??? ummm lots of Hondas, that pretty much got dissed?

comments?

spear · 08-25-2009, 04:36 PM

I have a 1996 Jeep Gran Cherokee. It has 4 wheel (kind of like all wheel drive) all the time, and a "Lo 4" shifter so you can really get out of tough environments. Mine has a straight six (not a V six) which is what I wanted because it is a simpler truck engine which is easier to be worked on and just keeps going and going (I think 1996 may have been the last year of the straight sixes...but I'm not sure). My particular model is a "limited" which means for its time it had a lot of bells and whistles like heated seats, electric lumber support, and the like. Believe it or not I get between 18 to 22 MPG with it even when I am towing a trailer. I bought it used about five years ago and the only big work I have had done, is the brakes and AC. I put lots of miles on mine because my husband and reenact the Revoluntionary War so we drive everywhere.

The really cool thing on the limited that I really liked (when I discovered it) was that there buttons on the back of the steering wheel that controlled the radio and CD player...but when the radio died the installers would only hook up the new one to the wheel controllers if we paid an extra $250...so we didn't. Sometimes I feel myself jamming my fingers on the wheel, wondering why the volume isn't increasing...oh yeah...darn....

I don't know how common the "limited" versions are but there seems like there are always a ton of used cherokees for sale here in coastal Georgia, so you might try one out.

krisk · 08-25-2009, 04:43 PM

the cheapest Cherokee starts at 30K and is an automatic ;o( I grew up with an old Wagoneer and know the Jeep product well, this is one of the reasons why the Patriot Sport looks like it is worth being checked out!

kazbates · 08-25-2009, 04:53 PM

We recently purchased a 2006 Honda CRV. I started looking for a CRV that was 3 years old thinking that people would be trading in their 3 year leases and I would get a gently used car for a good price. My CRV had around 27,000 miles and cost $18,000. It was the last year they made that style of CRV which seems a little bigger than the newer model. I've been very happy with it.

We also have a 2003 Honda Odyssey that we purchased new and have never had any problems with it. With 3 kids and 3 dogs, the Odyssey is very roomy. We take it down to Florida at least once a year and are always grateful for the extra room.

We've stuck with Hondas because they are so reliable. We've actually bought a couple of slightly used Hondas and have been very happy with them.

krisk · 08-25-2009, 06:33 PM

and all of these just went to the bottom of my list;

This list is compiled from the National Insurance Crime Bureau's statistics showing the most stolen vehicles in the nation in 2008:

1. 1994 Honda Accord

2. 1995 Honda Civic

3. 1989 Toyota Camry

4. 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup

5. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup

6. 2000 Dodge Caravan

7. 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee

8. 1994 Acura Integra

9. 1999 Ford Taurus

10. 2002 Ford Explorer

08-25-2009, 04:36 PM	#27
spear Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 175420 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly In My Head Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Jeep Gran Cherokee I have a 1996 Jeep Gran Cherokee. It has 4 wheel (kind of like all wheel drive) all the time, and a "Lo 4" shifter so you can really get out of tough environments. Mine has a straight six (not a V six) which is what I wanted because it is a simpler truck engine which is easier to be worked on and just keeps going and going (I think 1996 may have been the last year of the straight sixes...but I'm not sure). My particular model is a "limited" which means for its time it had a lot of bells and whistles like heated seats, electric lumber support, and the like. Believe it or not I get between 18 to 22 MPG with it even when I am towing a trailer. I bought it used about five years ago and the only big work I have had done, is the brakes and AC. I put lots of miles on mine because my husband and reenact the Revoluntionary War so we drive everywhere. The really cool thing on the limited that I really liked (when I discovered it) was that there buttons on the back of the steering wheel that controlled the radio and CD player...but when the radio died the installers would only hook up the new one to the wheel controllers if we paid an extra $250...so we didn't. Sometimes I feel myself jamming my fingers on the wheel, wondering why the volume isn't increasing...oh yeah...darn.... I don't know how common the "limited" versions are but there seems like there are always a ton of used cherokees for sale here in coastal Georgia, so you might try one out.

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Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	Problem solved? http://www.mymountaindog.com/newcarts1.htm

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BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	All you need is a wagon and some goats. The Goatman traveled hundreds of miles through Georgia and the Southeast in the mid 20th century. I remember he came through my hometown several times in the 60s. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/n....jsp?id=h-3467

08-25-2009, 10:54 AM	#25
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	yeah, see I don't think that will work unless you can do the beard just right

08-25-2009, 02:50 PM	#26
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	some initial feedback... for the money and the ratings the Jeep Patriot Sport and Kia Sportage are looking pretty good! sorry, the Honda Element is just too darn goofy looking, and believe it or not got lower ratings. my folks have a Subaru, and it is a Dandy vehicle for them, but I've spent a great deal of time in the back seat and know the size limitations. what else did you guys say that was realistic...??? ummm lots of Hondas, that pretty much got dissed? comments?

08-25-2009, 04:43 PM	#28
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	the cheapest Cherokee starts at 30K and is an automatic ;o( I grew up with an old Wagoneer and know the Jeep product well, this is one of the reasons why the Patriot Sport looks like it is worth being checked out!

08-25-2009, 04:53 PM	#29
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	We recently purchased a 2006 Honda CRV. I started looking for a CRV that was 3 years old thinking that people would be trading in their 3 year leases and I would get a gently used car for a good price. My CRV had around 27,000 miles and cost $18,000. It was the last year they made that style of CRV which seems a little bigger than the newer model. I've been very happy with it. We also have a 2003 Honda Odyssey that we purchased new and have never had any problems with it. With 3 kids and 3 dogs, the Odyssey is very roomy. We take it down to Florida at least once a year and are always grateful for the extra room. We've stuck with Hondas because they are so reliable. We've actually bought a couple of slightly used Hondas and have been very happy with them.

08-25-2009, 06:33 PM	#30
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	and all of these just went to the bottom of my list; This list is compiled from the National Insurance Crime Bureau's statistics showing the most stolen vehicles in the nation in 2008: 1. 1994 Honda Accord 2. 1995 Honda Civic 3. 1989 Toyota Camry 4. 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 5. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 6. 2000 Dodge Caravan 7. 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 8. 1994 Acura Integra 9. 1999 Ford Taurus 10. 2002 Ford Explorer

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