The joys of car shopping

[Crackpot]

So in anticipation of the new addition to our family and the possibility of a long distance job we've been looking at new cars. Err... really new small SUVs/crossovers so I won't have to bend over to get the kid out of the car. (back saving measure)

Oh well at least I don't have to haggle.

[Crackpot]

Fuck it I need to find a way to convince my dad to either buy or heavily finance a loaded Taurus SHO for me.

It's got built in massagers in the front seats!

[Aard Vark]

Living a little way out of town. Hey half the roads around here are still dirt.
We have a Pagero "Misinbisty" runs well on the rough and isn't to bad on the hyway.
7 seats and air con not bad as a kid transporter and work horse

I don't like the newer versions as all the little gadgets and the like just meen more useles things to stop working and cause other probles when your somewhere you can't get help

But the Jeep is just to much fun in the mud but only 4 seats and no roof not the best for small kids

Or the 1958 Bedford bus can seat 38 and has lots of leg room

[The Hen]

Two questions Crackpot:

1. Why don't you have to haggle?

2. Have you got a short list?

[Crackpot]

1. Eligible for employee pricing through friends and family.

2. I'm currently looking at the Ford Escape, Jeep compass, and Jeep Patriot. Ford is winning at the moment.

[dales]

Why?

[Crackpot]

Why what?

[dales]

That choice of vehicles?

[Crackpot]

THey best suit my needs at this point in my life.

[The Hen]

I have always liked Fords. Though you don't want any car advice from me if mechanics is reflected in genetics.

My mum's idea of a good car is a yellow one.

[SisterMaryFellatio]

SisterMaryFellatio's guide to buying a car....

Is it a good colour that matches most of your wardrobe?

Does it have a good sounds for bangin' tunes?

Are you able to wear 6 inch heels when driving it and the heels don't get ruined.


This is what I want at the mo....

[The Hen]

Ha!

What Crackpot needs is a car that is easy to get a baby capsule in and out of and is good for long distances.

OK Crackpot, we might end up with a completely different suggestions but answer the following questions:

1. What sort of distances do you anticipate driving on a weekly basis?

2. Will you be flat road driving, or are there mountains and tricky curvy bits that need negotiating?

3. Do you have any hobbies that require you to carry a LARGE amount of equipment?

4. Do you REALLY need 4WD capability?

5. No, do you really NEED it?

6. Do you need to transport animals regularly in it?

7. If you do, do you need them to be contained in the vehicle, (or is it just our cat which you can contain yourself)?

8. I am presuming that power steering, windows, air-con are standard. What 'luxuries' must your car have?

9. What are your favourite colours?

10. Does your wife wear heels when not pregnant?

[The Hen]

11. How many people (other than you, your wife, and Baby-Crackle) will need to be accommodated in the car?

[Crackpot]

Ha!

What Crackpot needs is a car that is easy to get a baby capsule in and out of and is good for long distances.

OK Crackpot, we might end up with a completely different suggestions but answer the following questions:

1. What sort of distances do you anticipate driving on a weekly basis?

If I get the job 500-600 miles a week much much less otherwise

2. Will you be flat road driving, or are there mountains and tricky curvy bits that need negotiating?

Mountains? not really

3. Do you have any hobbies that require you to carry a LARGE amount of equipment?

CAmping which will be out for a few years

4. Do you REALLY need 4WD capability?

Not really

5. No, do you really NEED it?

About once a year it really comes in handy

6. Do you need to transport animals regularly in it?

No

7. If you do, do you need them to be contained in the vehicle, (or is it just our cat which you can contain yourself)?

8. I am presuming that power steering, windows, air-con are standard. What 'luxuries' must your car have?

seat massagers! (My dad didn go for financing the Taurus SHO bit)

9. What are your favourite colours?

Green exterior beige/tan interior

10. Does your wife wear heels when not pregnant?

Not of the Sister Mary variety no.

11. How many people (other than you, your wife, and Baby-Crackle) will need to be accommodated in the car?

not many I don;t like playing chauffeur.

[The Hen]

Go for the Ford, they have your colour scheme!



See I told you I was crap with car advice.

[loCAtek]

A baby capsule? What, are you going to launch him into space when the Earth explodes, a la' El Super-hombre?

[Crackpot]

I like dark greens. That Kiwi green is a bit sickly.(and femme)

Also it's only available on the hybrid.

[The Hen]

A baby capsule? What, are you going to launch him into space when the Earth explodes, a la' El Super-hombre?

What do you call these things then for when a child is too small to sit up?

[Timster]

Damn! That does look to be some sort of capsule ready for launching...

[dales]

Considering the expenses of raising a child, I'd buy the least expensive vehicle within your parameters.

Trust me on this.

(and remember the several thousands of dollars ALL new cars depreciate, that's money out the window)