Car Suggestions, Anyone?

[futurebeachbum]

Yes, and luckily he was insured. The agent doesn't seem to be too quick on her feet about moving the claim along, though, so we're faxing her info like the car crash report and stats on my Durango. Hopefully it will persuade her to feel the love and bid high.

If they are too slow, get your own insurance agent to contact theirs. That's helped me in the past and that's part of what they collect their commission for.

 

[RiverOtter]

We now have an 04 Toyota 4Runner Sport V6 4X4. Never thought I'd own a V6 SUV but it does great and I've got the Burb for towing the heavy stuff. I average 19.5 mpg and that is 90% in town driving. When I drive on the interstate the mileage will start creeping up.

 

[Mango]

32 posts. I was certain by now I would have seen mush dogs. Cheap, can carry a lot of stuff, and low gas mileage.

 

[Mermaid]

32 posts. I was certain by now I would have seen mush dogs. Cheap, can carry a lot of stuff, and low gas mileage.

But Mango, I have SoWal Sympathy behind me! It'll take a few more posts (after cocktail hour I'm sure ;-) ) before anyone sets the dogs on me.

 

[Rita]

I wouldn't mind but I don't think it will fit in our 1926 garage. :roll:

We had one of those garages once in Illinois. The neighbors knocked the end out of their garage and "added on". We just each had VW Beetles - a '64 and a '72. They fit perfectly!

 

[Beach Crazy]

Don't forget Click and Clack, the Car Talk Guys.:clap_1:

http://www.cartalk.com

I love these guys

I've got a 4WD Toyota 4-Runner and I will probably get another if this one ever wears out. I've got 123,000 miles and still going strong. I agree w/ OL, check out Ebay. Hubby bought his truck off Ebay from a place call Texas Direct Auto or Texas Auto Direct. Anyway it's south of Houston and the people are really easy to deal with. I did every bit of the paperwork and travel arrangements online - from paying down on the truck to financing it with a company they recommended. Mr. BC flew to Houston one morning, got there and called home before I got back home. I arranged for a shuttle to take hubby from one airport to the other and they picked him up in the truck. They went back to the dealership, signed papers and Mr. BC drove it home! It was a long day but well worth it, it's a very nice Ford F150 4WD, leather seats, CD changer etc. Very smooth transaction.

 

[bsmart]

Land Rover LR3 or Toyota Land Cruiser.

 

[drunkkenartist]

Yes, Carmax is the way to go. Based on your needs, I bet you can find a low mileage 1999-2001 Jeep Cherokee sport. It hauls everything, has a classic look to it, rumoured to be the next collectible, so your purchase would actually be an investment. Would make a great beach vehicle, plenty of room up top for Kayaks, bikes. I know from what I speak. I did extensive "field research" after I flipped and rolled my car (SOBER!) and was left with squat after the settlement. Of course I what I had before the accident was worth squat already (new KIA Optima) Hated it!:funn: (KIA = Killed In Action)

Sorry to hear about the demise of your Durango. Those are great vehicles.
Good luck in your search. Oh, and if you find the afformetioned Jeep, let me know.
I want one!

 

[RiverOtter]

Of course I what I had before the accident was worth squat already (new KIA Optima) Hated it!:funn: (KIA = Killed In Action)

 

[Gypsea]

Hey Mermy ~ we found a car here in PA and will be driving it down to the beach on Friday. How is your search going?