Offer some suggestions for a new driver

jonharris · 05-25-2005, 02:29 PM

I am looking to purchase a vehicle in the next month or two. Here's hoping that you may have some suggestions of what kind of vehicles that would fit the bill. I'm not asking for ads pulled from the paper, just general suggestions as to what would be good to look for (Manufacturer, Make, Model, Year). Thanks.

Stipulations:
- Under $5000 (preferably <$3000) in Canadian funds
- Comfortable passenger space (4 tall/fat guys on a 6 hour drive, avoiding ridiculous leg cramps)
- Reliable (pref. no Fords). I understand that the cost and age will dictate a certain level of wear related repair nonetheless.
- Fairly safe (no Pintoesque exploding tanks)
- Not underpowered (safely matching 70km/h traffic from a short yield lane)
- Gas is not too much of a worry (exceptions: ridiculous super-charged V8's)

yustr · 05-26-2005, 06:39 AM

You might try a mid-90's Subaru - either Forester or Legacy. Mazda's from those years are good and cheap too. They might be a wee-small if the guys are really tall. Fat shouldn't be a problem.

If you get a wagon you might even have room for some stuff.

Avoid Dodge too.

crazijoe · 05-27-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jonharris

- Comfortable passenger space (4 tall/fat guys on a 6 hour drive, avoiding ridiculous leg cramps)

Might want to look at a minivan. Their practically dime-a-dozen.

PandaHater · 05-28-2005, 10:58 AM

Mid 90's Lincoln Town Car, But a mini-van sounds good too...

**johnwill** · 05-28-2005, 01:50 PM

Don't hit anything with the car!

05-25-2005, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonharris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 91 OS: XP	Offer some suggestions for a new driver I am looking to purchase a vehicle in the next month or two. Here's hoping that you may have some suggestions of what kind of vehicles that would fit the bill. I'm not asking for ads pulled from the paper, just general suggestions as to what would be good to look for (Manufacturer, Make, Model, Year). Thanks. Stipulations: - Under $5000 (preferably <$3000) in Canadian funds - Comfortable passenger space (4 tall/fat guys on a 6 hour drive, avoiding ridiculous leg cramps) - Reliable (pref. no Fords). I understand that the cost and age will dictate a certain level of wear related repair nonetheless. - Fairly safe (no Pintoesque exploding tanks) - Not underpowered (safely matching 70km/h traffic from a short yield lane) - Gas is not too much of a worry (exceptions: ridiculous super-charged V8's)

05-26-2005, 06:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,057 OS: XP Pro My System	You might try a mid-90's Subaru - either Forester or Legacy. Mazda's from those years are good and cheap too. They might be a wee-small if the guys are really tall. Fat shouldn't be a problem. If you get a wagon you might even have room for some stuff. Avoid Dodge too. __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.

05-28-2005, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
PandaHater Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 158 OS: xp	how bout.. Mid 90's Lincoln Town Car, But a mini-van sounds good too...

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Don't hit anything with the car! __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience