Suggestions for a new vehicle?? - Page 5

Cutty72 · 01-13-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

How often is a mom hauling stuff in the bed? I don't even haul that much shit in the bed. And if I do, I take out what I might need outta the trunk first.

Talking about my Ridgeline? It's waterproof.

idk, on a shopping trip maybe?

shmike · 01-13-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

How often is a mom hauling stuff in the bed? I don't even haul that much shit in the bed. And if I do, I take out what I might need outta the trunk first.

If you aren't going to haul stuff in the bed then why have it?

Get an SUV / CUV and keep all of your shit out of the rain, and have more room and / or seating options.

Rangerscott · 01-13-2011, 10:31 PM

My bro, wife, and their 1 yr old had a Tahoe that was nice when they went out of town. So much crap to bring just for one child. Jeeeez. They traded it in for something smaller and got the Cadillac Crossover. Super cool vehicle. It is "cramped" compared to the Hoe. Also the rear door area is like a hatch back. Not a lot of space.

101lifts2 · 01-14-2011, 01:58 AM

When people start spitting out kids, they suddenly "can't fit the baby in the back seat". My buddy just called me on the same thing and I told him to get a full size wagon.

Get a Caprice wagon. lol Preferably of the late 80s vintage with the 4.3L FI engine.

Papa_Complex · 01-14-2011, 06:08 AM

Any late '80s car that has been driven in Canada is likely a loose collection of rust, at this point

Particle Man · 01-14-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

How often is a mom hauling stuff in the bed?

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That's kind of a personal question, don't you think?

RACER X · 01-14-2011, 06:57 AM

luv our honda odyssey, can't beat it for a kid hauler, esp. little one's

when the kids get older, suvs are alright, but power sliding doors and power rear hatch are great

do you plan to have more kids?

get an '09 EX-L + (we have an '08 Touring odyssey) or newer odyssey, power rear hatch is standard

Papa_Complex · 01-14-2011, 07:01 AM

Another thought; the Honda Element. They aren't going to be made anymore, but there are likely still some around. A friend has one and the utility is undeniable. It's available in 4WD. The looks are take it or leave it though.

Bluestreak · 01-14-2011, 07:57 AM

With 1 kid we had a 2004 Subaru Impreza. Car seat butted right up against the back of the passenger's seat. Nice little car, fun in the snow.

Kid 2 came and we got a 2006 Outback wagon. This was good for 2 little ones but narrow. The 10" of ground clearance made it nice to drive in the snow. That thing went just about anywhere.

Kid 3 came and we got a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX+L. Love the features. Doesn't go worth crap in snow. We looked at the Tribecca and the Traverse before going with the Odyssey. We didn't want to have to fold down seats to get to the back.

We have 3 under age 4.

azoomm · 01-14-2011, 08:56 AM

Just suck it up and go minivan. The rest of us appreciate that the sliding doors will keep your kids from giving us door dings.

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Originally Posted by Bluestreak

We have 3 under age 4.

Holy crap.... you know how that happens, right?

01-14-2011, 01:58 AM	#44
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	When people start spitting out kids, they suddenly "can't fit the baby in the back seat". My buddy just called me on the same thing and I told him to get a full size wagon. Get a Caprice wagon. lol Preferably of the late 80s vintage with the 4.3L FI engine. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

01-14-2011, 06:08 AM	#45
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Any late '80s car that has been driven in Canada is likely a loose collection of rust, at this point __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

01-14-2011, 06:57 AM	#47
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	luv our honda odyssey, can't beat it for a kid hauler, esp. little one's when the kids get older, suvs are alright, but power sliding doors and power rear hatch are great do you plan to have more kids? get an '09 EX-L + (we have an '08 Touring odyssey) or newer odyssey, power rear hatch is standard __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

01-14-2011, 07:01 AM	#48
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Another thought; the Honda Element. They aren't going to be made anymore, but there are likely still some around. A friend has one and the utility is undeniable. It's available in 4WD. The looks are take it or leave it though. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

01-14-2011, 07:57 AM	#49
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	With 1 kid we had a 2004 Subaru Impreza. Car seat butted right up against the back of the passenger's seat. Nice little car, fun in the snow. Kid 2 came and we got a 2006 Outback wagon. This was good for 2 little ones but narrow. The 10" of ground clearance made it nice to drive in the snow. That thing went just about anywhere. Kid 3 came and we got a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX+L. Love the features. Doesn't go worth crap in snow. We looked at the Tribecca and the Traverse before going with the Odyssey. We didn't want to have to fold down seats to get to the back. We have 3 under age 4. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

01-13-2011, 10:31 PM	#43
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	My bro, wife, and their 1 yr old had a Tahoe that was nice when they went out of town. So much crap to bring just for one child. Jeeeez. They traded it in for something smaller and got the Cadillac Crossover. Super cool vehicle. It is "cramped" compared to the Hoe. Also the rear door area is like a hatch back. Not a lot of space.