View Poll Results: Which?
Honda CR-V
41
50.62%
Jeep Liberty
9
11.11%
Ford Escape
7
8.64%
Chevy Equinox
12
14.81%
Toyota Matrix
12
14.81%
Pontiac Vibe
0
0%
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#281
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
And one more thing. I've decided to wait until after I go to either the Detroit or Toronto auto shows to make my decesion. If Honda shows off the Fit and I like it, I'd be willing to wait til the fall.
#282
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
I've started to look at (gasp) a Montana or Buick Rendezvous.
Originally Posted by domn
I also just may end up with a 00 Honda Civic. Rememebr we really only need the car for the year my wife is home with the baby so something to go to and from work may be all I need.
Damn confused
Damn confused
If all you need is a vehicle to get you to work and back, then there is no need to get anything that expensive.
How long do you plan on keeping this vehicle?
Who is going to be driving the TSX and hwo is going to be driving the new used car?
#283
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
And one more thing. I've decided to wait until after I go to either the Detroit or Toronto auto shows to make my decesion. If Honda shows off the Fit and I like it, I'd be willing to wait til the fall.
#284
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
I don't know what the hell I'm doing. My mind is all over the place. Maybe I should just buy a 2K beater to last the year and then wait to move into an Ody in a few years.
I'd be driving the used car just to and from work BTW.
Ideally I'd like to have something in place when the baby is born but if we have to wait a few months we'll manage.
DEI do you mean a 2000 Civic is way too expensive?
Or (gasp) maybe I should just trade in the TSX now for a new Ody or CR-V?
I'd be driving the used car just to and from work BTW.
Ideally I'd like to have something in place when the baby is born but if we have to wait a few months we'll manage.
DEI do you mean a 2000 Civic is way too expensive?
Or (gasp) maybe I should just trade in the TSX now for a new Ody or CR-V?
#285
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
I don't know what the hell I'm doing. My mind is all over the place. Maybe I should just buy a 2K beater to last the year and then wait to move into an Ody in a few years.
Originally Posted by domn
I'd be driving the used car just to and from work BTW.
Ideally I'd like to have something in place when the baby is born but if we have to wait a few months we'll manage.
Ideally I'd like to have something in place when the baby is born but if we have to wait a few months we'll manage.
Originally Posted by domn
DEI do you mean a 2000 Civic is way too expensive?
Originally Posted by domn
Or (gasp) maybe I should just trade in the TSX now for a new Ody or CR-V?
#286
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by DEI99662
Why not save that 2K and buy an Ody in a few more months or a year or so? If you are going to spend that much money, then you might as well save a few thousand and get a brand new CR-V. What about a used Ody?
Can't buy an old style Ody knowing that the 05 are that much better. Besides those tranny problems are not something I'm interested in.
We'll see how this shapes up.
#287
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
Can't buy an old style Ody knowing that the 05 are that much better. Besides those tranny problems are not something I'm interested in.
We'll see how this shapes up.
We'll see how this shapes up.
#289
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by DEI99662
You know you are being very difficult.
I know. I've changed my mind several times already and will probly change it several more times in the next few months.
But I'm family so you have to put up with it
#290
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by dzuy
this is a conversation thread betweem domn and dei.
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do they have used acura mdx's in canada?
the new nissan quest is pimp too.
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do they have used acura mdx's in canada?
the new nissan quest is pimp too.
DEI is the only one that cares. All you other people can go to hell
MDX = Too expensive
Quest = + too expensive
#291
Originally Posted by domn
DEI is the only one that cares. All you other people can go to hell
have you looked at scions? they are cheap, i dont like them, but they are surprisingly popular here in the states.
just throwing some different ideas at you.
#293
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by dzuy
dei only wants to increase his post count
have you looked at scions? they are cheap, i dont like them, but they are surprisingly popular here in the states.
just throwing some different ideas at you.
have you looked at scions? they are cheap, i dont like them, but they are surprisingly popular here in the states.
just throwing some different ideas at you.
Scion = Not sold in Canada.
fdl, just one helpful response would be nice
#294
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
I know. I've changed my mind several times already and will probly change it several more times in the next few months.
But I'm family so you have to put up with it
But I'm family so you have to put up with it
What is your mind telling you now?
#296
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by dzuy
dei only wants to increase his post count
No really though, most of my posts in this thread, I feel, have been intellectual.
#302
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by DEI99662
domn, right now, what are your top 5?
Top 5 I can barely pick a top 1.
I can't answer that question because I'm still not sure what direction I'm going in.
- I can buy a CR-V, Element, Montana or Rendezvous, etc something under 25K between now and April
- I may also just buy a beater to get me by for the year or so.
- I may wait to see what the new 06 Civic and Fit look like.
- Or, I may buy nothing.
#306
Old fart
Originally Posted by domn
And leave my wife and baby at home without a car for a year?
Not sure that can work.
Not sure that can work.
well...it was the cheapest solution... I think you can wipe that out of your list of possibilities then
#307
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
Top 5 I can barely pick a top 1.
I can't answer that question because I'm still not sure what direction I'm going in.
- I can buy a CR-V, Element, Montana or Rendezvous, etc something under 25K between now and April
- I may also just buy a beater to get me by for the year or so.
- I may wait to see what the new 06 Civic and Fit look like.
- Or, I may buy nothing.
I can't answer that question because I'm still not sure what direction I'm going in.
- I can buy a CR-V, Element, Montana or Rendezvous, etc something under 25K between now and April
- I may also just buy a beater to get me by for the year or so.
- I may wait to see what the new 06 Civic and Fit look like.
- Or, I may buy nothing.
Buying nothing as you have said isnt really a practical option.
#309
Hyundai tucson looks nice. http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/05tucson.htm
#312
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
I'm scared to say it so here it goes.
Buick Rendezvous?
Buick Rendezvous?
I dont know what to say. I am lost for words right now.
I wouldnt bother with that one. Stick to your guns and find a CR-V.
#313
Niner Faithful
Originally Posted by domn
I'm scared to say it so here it goes.
Buick Rendezvous?
Buick Rendezvous?
Why in the world would you want the Aztec's cousin?????
were you when you thought of this???
#315
Go Giants
Originally Posted by domn
I'm scared to say it so here it goes.
Buick Rendezvous?
Buick Rendezvous?
#319
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
What happened to your fuel economy concerns?
Not to mention it's ugly. Too minivannish, IMO.
Not to mention it's ugly. Too minivannish, IMO.
Actually the 3.4L isn't bad on gas. Its just slightly worse than the CR-V. As for it looks, ya there not great but my wife likes it. Its pratical and although not truly an SUV its not a minivan either. And I've heard nothing but good things (reliability wise) about the 3.4 and the 4 speed auto. Its used in ALOT of the general's cars.
But most importantly, GM used car prices are insanely low. I found a 2004 with 30K, loaded, 7 pass for 22K + taxes which is 25K OTR. A 2003 is sub 20k.
A 25K CR-V gets me an 02 LX with 50K +.
BTW- I'm also looking at Pontiac Montana's. 2003's with 30 to 50k are 15 to 18K depending on options.
#320
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by domn
BTW- I'm also looking at Pontiac Montana's. 2003's with 30 to 50k are 15 to 18K depending on options.