klm Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I am throwing this out there for intrest, but the next time I go to buy a car I want to consider that I live in New England with all kinds of crazy weather changes, but I still have a job to go to. Which would make the best car the car that got me there! Of course there is a question of budget, but for the fun of it, find out what some think is a good car for practical money, or what others would buy if money was no object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 it's not really my style, but the Honda Element makes alot of sense right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben conover Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Fuji 69, and a bicycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel d Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 The car that will always get you there? Hummer (not the younger brothers H2 or H3). Hope you have large budget for gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christiaan_phleger___honol Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 BWM X5 with the European Diesel running Bio-Diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_d5 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Nissan X-trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 It depends on how much you have to haul. If you have a passle of kids, or just a big photo kit, a minivan is still a good vehicle for some. I believe you can still get the Chevy Astro in 4 wheel drive. If you travel lighter, an Audi Quattro would be nice. It depends on your location. How far do you have to drive? How god are the roads? Living in Alaska, I don't want to go back to 2 wheel drive, but most 4x4's don't do the best with fuel ecconomy. I like my Isuzu Trouper, but for some a Toyota Prius is a better choice. It depends on your budget. I like the Hummer H1 idea. A far better vehicle than the H2 for getting you anywhere if money is no object. Of course it means that there will be four other car owners not being able to find fuel that week. But for most locations that Quattro would provide more entertainment on the road. It depends on your notion of whimsey. I friend just bought a Scion & thinks it's great. It looks to me like a small Honda Element, but it actually has seatbelts for one more person, so he can get his family in it. He uses it for his high-end remodel business of all things. It looks really dorky with a long extension ladder strapped to the roof rack, but it works for him. My wife chose a Geo Tracker - rag top. She thinks it's a practical Alaskan car. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 The older I get the more protective of my body parts I get. There's just to many cell phone jockey, McDonald munching, semi-blind, emotionally aggressive drivers out there. So, it's a Volvo SUV for me. XC-90 ... Air Bags are us; a passenger cage like Fort Knox; Computerized anti-roll; On demand displacement V8 that sips gas ... unless you tromp on the petal ... then it honks! BTW, the Hasselblad loves riding in this truck ; -) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcorridan Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 nothin will get you stuck faster than a 4 wheel drive. why, cause your driving where & when you shouldn't. i have a 4 runner, and love it. but then it doesn't snow much in pheonix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m. Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 A used Subaru with four wheel drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I have a 2000 Tahoe currently having it's engine rebuilt so I would stay away from that one. I'm driving the Element right now- it is fun and zippy to drive and has a better stereo than my car-an AUX jack for my MP3s- very important for wedding photography :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gup Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 New England? Porsche 911 with either a roof rack or an assistant in a minivan. Keep Smiling! Gup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armando_roldan Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 What do you do now? take the bus? How about taking jobs only withing walking distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwrtertbsratbs5 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I like Saabs - very safe and handle well, even in snow, and the price is usually very good (see highwaysafety.org for crash test data). But who knows about the future of the comapany? So I lease. The best deal that I ever got was several years back - a new 1999 Saab 9-3 sedan for $249 per month (sales tax brought the toatal to $262). And that was without a capital buydown. Just first month's payment plus security deposit of $500. I've never been big on 4 wheel drive as my biggest concern with snow is stopping, not starting. If front wheel drive doesn't get me going, then I should stay home. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Stacy, what's the Element like? The net is full of wonderful things about them. Our mountain bikes and two water loving sporting dogs seems like a good fit with the plastic floors...Good road trip vehilce? Folding seats/beds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjogo Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Since my weddings are usually under 10 miles from home --I think next year > I will just have the groom pick me up,,, on the way to the job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Eric- This is actually the first time I've driven it very much. My husband loves it though. Every week while I'm at weddings he takes the girls sailing at his dads (well- until it got cold) and every Sunday he sprays out all the muddy foot prints (from our dog and children). Once we went through the car wash and left the sunroof open on accident- plastic floors were nice :) It is nice and fun to drive- it picks up fast compared to my giant SUV. And did I mention the good stereo? This is our 3rd Honda and it is always a pleasure to do business with them- they send you gifts- like $100 gift cards and such! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 thanks Stacy! I've always been a german import or kind of fella, but i like those elements more every day. i do alot of road trips and those seats make sense for quick naps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 My father just bought the Toyota Highlander hybrid and came down south to see me. I find it to be a pretty solid feeling vehicle and takes souther farm roads pretty well. It has a ton of room too and I couldn't see filling it completely with photo equipment for a wedding. It seems to be a pretty complicated piece of machinery, but he has an 8 year warranty, so he's covered for a while. Gets excellent fuel economy and has tons of torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Chevelle SS396, 4.11 gears, Isky roller cam, Hooker headers, 750 Holley carb, Edelbrock intake, Mickey Thompson slicks. Accessorize with a pair of fuzzy dice in the front, and a hula doll in the rear. www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 '68 Brad? Mopar guy myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 How cool would it be to roar up to a wedding in my very first new car ... a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, 383 CI, Torqueflite trans, Yellow with Black racing stripes. Had it worked on by the Chrysler engineers who moonlighted at a Sunoco station on 8 mile. Used to eat SS 396 Chevelles alive. Speaking of "alive" ... I lucky I'm alive. Retina separating acceleration ... with fade prone 14" drum brakes to stop you. How stupid was that? Had more tickets than a scalper hawking the world series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I grew up in Vailiants. I've showed up and shot two weddings in Valiants/Darts. A 62 and my 63 convert. Sold it last fall. but kept the rare rally wheels and radial t/a's...now i turn up in a lowered golf gti with 17" bbs and 40 series yoko's. just not the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon jacobson Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 What? Nobody mentioned a '69 Nova? :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 <I>68 Brad? </I><P> No, I was just goofing on the thread, hence the fuzzy dice and hula girl - had some friends into the muscle car thing though. I was into road racing - never understood just going straight... www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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