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The joys of car shopping
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:08 pm
by 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.
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:32 pm
by 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!
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:05 am
by 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
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:50 am
by The Hen
Two questions Crackpot:
1. Why don't you have to haggle?
2. Have you got a short list?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:48 pm
by 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.
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:31 pm
by dales
Why?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:42 pm
by Crackpot
Why what?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:05 am
by dales
That choice of vehicles?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:40 am
by Crackpot
THey best suit my needs at this point in my life.
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:16 am
by 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.
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:41 am
by 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....
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:21 am
by 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?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:24 am
by The Hen
11. How many people (other than you, your wife, and Baby-Crackle) will need to be accommodated in the car?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:36 am
by Crackpot
The Hen wrote: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.
The Hen wrote:
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.
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:51 am
by The Hen
Go for the Ford, they have your colour scheme!
See I told you I was crap with car advice.
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:38 am
by loCAtek
A baby capsule? What, are you going to launch him into space when the Earth explodes, a la' El Super-hombre?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:46 pm
by Crackpot
I like dark greens. That Kiwi green is a bit sickly.(and femme)
Also it's only available on the hybrid.
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:58 pm
by The Hen
loCAtek wrote: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?
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:16 pm
by Timster
Damn! That does look to be some sort of capsule ready for launching...
Re: The joys of car shopping
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:22 am
by 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)