Have bike rack will travelMMcG said:
Another New Car Thread - but this time with questions
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I've known a couple people with the Kia Sorrento and they've had nothing but problems. There's a horrible metal-on-metal grating sound that has eminated from the engine compartment from day one on two of them, that the mechanics can't seem to pinpoint. They've all been in the shop numerous times. The warrenty is great but it's too bad that you have to make such liberal use of it.
I'd avoid the Sorrento, personally...
I'd avoid the Sorrento, personally...
If you are still looking at Fords, I can vouch for the Focus Wagon. With a roof rack, it can easily carry four bikes (or four kayaks if you have those), gear, people and dogs. Gas mileage is good, power is decent (with the Zetec engine) and handling is way better than a grocery getter should be.
Focus wagon or the hatchback one?DNA said:
I think I'd just stick with the windstar if vs. getting a wagon.
I find the 2005 Toyota Tacoma quite appealing! Taco's durability and off road performace is legendary.
It has all the advantages of a wagon/SUV with a pickup bed!
It has all the advantages of a wagon/SUV with a pickup bed!
ummm.....you sure that isn't the Tundra? Looks really huge and it would also be light years outside of my budget. :nuts:N8 said:I find the 2005 Toyota Tacoma quite appealing! Taco's durability and off road performace is legendary.
It has all the advantages of a wagon/SUV with a pickup bed!
Trust me, it's a Taco... They will be priced to be affordable.
On the other hand you can pick up a used Taco double cab for $12-15k in great condition!
On the other hand you can pick up a used Taco double cab for $12-15k in great condition!
Wagon, but I gaurantee that it drives better than a minivan and it gets much better mileage. There is also a ZX5 that is a size in between the 3-door hatch and the wagon. Plus there is an SVT model which is packing 170 hp, Getrag transmission and tuned suspension for $18000.MMcG said:
Ha - that version you pictured must be over $25K easily.N8 said:
MMcG said:
It probably is... but I don't know what the pricing will be.
It's a SWEET rig that's fo' sho'..
You can mount a roof rack on that baby and haul your bikes on it, load your camping stuff in the bed and still haul 4 people...
You can mount a roof rack on that baby and haul your bikes on it, load your camping stuff in the bed and still haul 4 people...