[Rhodes22-list] Robert's car search

[Ron Singerman]

Art,  Good talking to you.  >>Ron<<

On 9/9/07, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> 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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