[Rhodes22-list] Robert's car search

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Wally,
Not sure if they have one either, in any case would not have been my choice.  I don't know of any preference by Robert.  I can lower the back seat for longer cargo.  My most important criteria have been satisfied - good looking vehicle with a solid reputation, excellent gas mileage, and a comfortable ride =- oh can pull a small trailer.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: TN Rhodey <tnrhodey at gmail.com>
>Sent: Sep 9, 2007 11:15 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Robert's new car
>
>Art,
>
>I love my Civic but I don't think they have a hatch back. The mazda is a
>nice hatch back and would be my choice.... but they do come with a high
>price tag.
>Wally
>
>
>On 9/8/07, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> Robert,
>> I just did precisely the same thing.  '03 Explorer is now strictly a boat
>> mule, hitches front and back.
>> My mileage mule is an '07 Civic @ truly 40mpg.  I don't think any other
>> non-hybrid will match.  The 60mpg Prius is, after a magnitude of driver
>> questions is really a 45mpg Prius.  I am pleased.  Drives quietly and
>> comfortably, and will zip in traffic in a heartbeat.  The salesman did a
>> demo of maneuverability that I wouldn't even attempt, and it is solid and
>> stable.
>> For local hops, even longer, I use my Vino mule @ 90mpg.  I just don't
>> like to pay for gas.  Now the Yeah mule is the best of all - infinity mpg
>> and I carry it on the boat.
>> All of this and more is available thru Stan...
>> Art
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
>> >Sent: Sep 8, 2007 7:51 PM
>> >To: Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Robert's new car
>> >
>> >In the Spring, I'll be looking for a new car for commuting
>> >and long trips.  The 140K mile 15 MPG '97 Explorer will be
>> >put out to pasture, other than for snow driving and
>> >hauling/launching boats, utility trailer, etc.
>> >
>> >Current candidates are Toyota Matrix, Ford Focus, Pontiac
>> >Vibe, and Mazda 3 5-door.  The Mazda seems to have the
>> >most polished package so far.
>> >
>> >Comments and suggestions will be welcomed and mulled over
>> >during Maine's cold spell...
>> >
>> >Thank you,
>> >/Robert
>> >
>> >Requirements:
>> >       Interior room for:
>> >               4 adults or 2 adults and 2 labs
>> >               2 big suitcases
>> >               box for jumper cables, tow strap, blanket,
>> >                    paper towels, 100' of 3/8" rope
>> >               tool box
>> >       30+ MPG
>> >       5-door configuration - hatch back
>> >       Automatic transmission
>> >       Electric windows and locks, keyless entry
>> >       Air conditioner
>> >       Active anti-theft
>> >       ABS
>> >       Cruise control
>> >       Variable intermittent wipers
>> >       Radio w/ CD
>> >       Fold-down rear seats - flat when down
>> >       Hatch and rear window tint
>> >       Light color paint - preferably white
>> >
>> >Would like:
>> >       1000 lb tow bar
>> >       Deep hatch and rear window tint
>> >       Electric adjustable side mirrors
>> >       Adjustable steering wheel
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