[Rhodes22-list] Non Sailing Question - cheap used cars

[Jim White]

Todd:
  I too owned a few Dodges....but never again. Please see my dissertation titled "Another Clarc-Nap Piece O' Crap" located at:
  http://lemenagerie.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_lemenagerie_archive.html
   
  -I now own a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has a gazillion miles on it (actually about 220,000), pulls my 1978 Rhodes 22 (Le Menagerie) like it ain't even there, and is comfortable as all getout.
  Cheers
  jw

Todd Zumach <zoomerzx at gmail.com> wrote:
  Daughter #1 was stuck with our 1991 Dodge Caravan, it actually has held up
well (like a tank with rust). Daughter #2 has a 1995 Corolla (Grandma's old
car). It was well cared for, and has had zero problems except for a
propensity to drive off snow covered highways (Hmmm, that may be do to
issues beyond Toyota's control).

We looked at early 2000-2003 Saturn's for D1, they all looked great, but my
brother-in-law is a mechanic (see note about well cared for Toyota above)
who has seen a lot of the first generation Saturn's with problems. The
second generation, after 2003 (I think) appear to be better.

My wife currently drives a 2001 Suburu Outback wagon. Four cyl and 5 speed
manual (I think it was her mid life crisis decision to get another manual).
We have had good luck with that car as well.

That leaves my 1996 Dodge Ram 4x4. I will never buy another Dodge product
(we've had 3). There have been a plethora of small problems and serious
rust issues. My next truck will be a used Nissan Titan unless some
manufacturer comes out with a 4x4 that gets 30+ miles per gallon and can
pull my Rhodes.

Check out www.epinions.com. I have found it to be a useful resource for
getting opinions on a variety of consumer products. Too bad it doesn't work
for getting opinions on potential crew members on Zephyrus.

Oh, yes, big news, we have finally agreed on a name for the boat! Zephyrus,
was the Greek god of the gentle western winds. Of course it starts with a Z
so that is a plus too.

Todd Zumach
Phillips, WI
s/v Zephyrus 1986 R22



On 3/30/06, Ronald Lipton wrote:
>
> We have an '02 Saturn and it is falling apart.
>
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hank" 
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" 
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 8:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Non Sailing Question - cheap used cars
>
>
> Ed,
>
> I bought a used Saturn for my daughter and it has been a great car. It is
> a
> 97 SL2 and we have had minimal problems. Gets decent gas mileage, too.
>
> Hank
>
>
> On 3/30/06, ed kroposki wrote:
> >
> > What is the collective wisdom and recommendation for a cheap used car?
> > Specifically a car that is small, fuel efficient, safe to use around
> town.
> > This would not be a primary vehicle, but a knock around car that you do
> > not
> > have to worry about getting stolen or hit in a parking lot.
> >
> > Suggestions appreciated.
> >
> > Ed K
> > Greenville, SC, USA
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