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  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    Actually she's looking at pretty 'practical' cars that should 'grow' with changing needs over the next few years. I suspect that she and her "future fiance" will be married within a short period and probably a child along the way before the vehicle is paid for .. so she's really looking at things she can haul her stuff for job (speech therapist who travels to several schools) and also for future "stuff" ...
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Honda Fit, Impreza Outback Sport (or 2.5i wagon) or Forester X would be my choices.

    Bob
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    I'm fairly surprised that the Evo RS is still around. There must be a lot of young men driving around with no sound deadening, no ABS and no power windows or locks.

    The '04 Evos were a very short model year run in North America and that was when the RS debuted here. I got a great deal on my '03 Evo (standard, or in Europe & Asia, GSR trim) and would've hated a RS.

    ~Colin
  • nickelnickel Member Posts: 147
    Is it on the magazine or the web site? Any links?
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    We tried to go look at Honda Fit today .. our dealership here in town says they only get 2 per month and have already sold the next 5 coming in ... not slated to get more for another 6 weeks ...
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Brenda

    Edmunds has a Fit as a long-term tester. If you're interested you may want to follow the Long-Term Road Test blog here at Inside Line. They report on life with the Fit almost daily.

    http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/.ee96ea3

    One thing that's neat about the Fit is that the rear seats fold both down or up, depending on your needs at the time. Check photo and text in the link above.

    Bob
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    You can find the link the article on the C&D website. I didn't post it here since it probably would go against the rules of this site.

    Ken
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    daughter took home an HHR tonight for her fiance to "look over" with her - pretty much a 24-hour test drive ..

    she didn't get home with it until about 5:30 this evening .. they ended up going back to the dealer tonight and buying the car ..

    it's a dark blue HHR with LT package and remote start .. they have lots of nice "extras" as standard with that package ... it's a new 06 and with the incentives announced on 06's today .. they ended up with a drive out price of $15,700 .. she's excited to have her first "new" car .. hope she likes it the whole time she's paying for it!!! lol

    she said she'll bring the "crapmobile" back so her stepbrother can drive it .. he's in process of getting licensed now .. (the 93 olds cutlass that is approaching 250,000 miles)
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    I remember those days. I leased my 1997 Isuzu Rodeo and pimped that thing around for a few days, took it on a trip etc.

    2nd new car, Trooper, that was pimped around for a day or 2.

    3rd new car, Armada, bought it at noon, and got home just in time to go to work at 5pm!

    -mike
  • tsytsy Member Posts: 1,551
    I would've added the Mazda 3 to that list too.

    Hope she like her first new car!

    I see a Delorean all the time. That stainless steel is great in Seattle!

    tom
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    We did go look at the Mazda 3. We also looked at the new Suzuki SX4 (I think that's it ..). It comes with AWD. Will be interesting to see how it goes. They sell them here next to the Subaru. Very affordable AWD vehicle - and since we're in a snow area, I'd expect it to do well here.
  • johnvjohnv Member Posts: 40
    Hi Crew, I'm looking at a used 2004 Forester in CA. Anyone have a suggestion for a pre-sale inspection mechanic somewhere between Sacramento and Grass Valley?

    I talked with the local dealer but their inspection price is on the high side and it seemed like he wasn't sure what I was asking for (isn't "pre-sale mechanical inspection" fairly straightforward?)
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    This just came across the ticker:

    "10:39AM Subaru Northwest Region Posts Record 2006 Sales -- December sales up 13%; 2006 total sales up 9%; Carr Subaru in Beaverton, Oregon is number one Subaru dealer in U.S. Sales volume -- "
    and
    "Subaru of America, Inc.
    exceeded the 200,000-unit milestone for 2006 sales and achieved its fourth
    consecutive sales record, selling a total of 200,703 units for the year."

    Seems the NW sales were led by the Impreza up 29% from last year. Not bad!
    Mark
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    So they broke through that glass ceiling, then. Cool.

    I'm back at home and will return to work tomorrow, so I'm checking in now before things get real busy.

    Boy are we spoiled, the roads here as smooth as glass after 3 weeks in those car-eating potholes.

    Fit is sold in Brazil, actually they even make them there. You actually can get them at a discount, though the price is so high to begin with (about USD$21,000).

    Any how, the biggest car mag in Brazil does a survey and for 3 years consecutive the Fit has the happiest owners in Brazil. Not bad.

    -juice
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Welcome back juice! How's the trip? Didn't get biten by any sharks at the Recife beach now did you? ;)

    Bob
  • davidbbbdavidbbb Member Posts: 1
    This happens to be my first visit
    I have a puzzle. My ‘97 Legacy’s water pump is on the bottom of the engine (of course ;-) This is new to me. The thermostat is between it and the radiator. My question is: couldn’t the top of the engine get too hot before the t-stat senses enough hot water to open up?

    Thanks,
    Dave....ß
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I didn't swim too deep, put it that way. Shark attacks are very, very common in Recife. They actually put signs up warning surfers.

    The trip was good. We basically toured the northeast of Brazil - Fortaleza, Guiauba, Recife, Joao Pessoa, Gravata, and Caruaru. Now that's a lot of vowels!

    It's funny, but every time I go I enjoy something different about Brazil. This time it actually wasn't the beaches - it was the country side. We drove inland through some nice mountains, bridges, tunnels, stuff like that. Plus you mingle with the locals, the tourists stay at the beach. The shopping is great and the food's even better.

    I probably gained about 5 lbs, time for the diet!

    Good news is my brother did pay me back so I may start actively car shopping soon. See the Cafe for a report on a couple of test drives.

    -juice
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I made that shark comment as the National Geographic Channel the other night had a program specifically on Recife and their shark problem. The whole show was dedicated pretty much to that topic.

    Apparently it was a man-made problem in that just south of Recife there used to be a natural breeding ground for Bull and Tiger sharks in a marshy inlet area. They bulldozed that area and made it into some sort of industrial and shipping port, which disrupted the breeding patterns of the sharks and resulted in sending them north to Recife.

    In addition there used to be some sort of cattle slaughter house a bit north and inland from Recife, on some river. When it was in operation, they used to dump the bloody remains into this river which would attract bull sharks which can swim in fresh waters. The combination of these two issues has caused a real problem in Recife. Apparently the natural coral barriers off the coast of Recife's beach would not keep the sharks out, especially at high tide.

    Bob
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Just so I know, as I often have people asking about cared-for used Soobies
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Oooh if that doesn't make the fence wobble under Juice I don't know what will :)

    -Frank
  • css1css1 Member Posts: 247
    Welcome back Juice.

    I enjoyed some of the Brazilian culture this weekend. My friend and I went in to NY to see the first 07' meet of the PBR at the Garden.

    There were a lot of Brazilian riders. We sat among all the sponsors and ranch owners.

    Bull riding is a very exciting sport and becoming more popular here.

    Charlie
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yup, Bob, probably the Rio Capibaribe.

    Downtown Recife sort of resembles Venice, Italy, because that river splits the town in several places and there are bridges all over the place.

    Here is a flattering picture:

    image

    -juice
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I haven't even figured that out yet. '98 with 93k miles, I dunno, I'm hoping for $4 or 5 grand? I'll ask Terry over in Real-World Trade-in values. I'm sure I'm being optimistic.

    I waffle a lot about this decision. I have thought of trading the Miata in for a van (I know, I know) and then later getting a smaller, sportier Subaru to commute in. That would replace the Forester.

    Or keep the Miata, get a Tribeca for the wife, and a used van as a 3rd car.

    I do have $900 Subaru Bucks but I really wish they accepted those on CPO purchases.

    -juice
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Left a request for Terry. Per Edmunds appraisal tool it's $5,269 private party value. Trade $4326, dealer retail over $6 grand. So I was in the ball park.

    -juice
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    I'll ask Terry over in Real-World Trade-in values.

    juice - Terry fell off the face of the earth a few months ago but there are a couple of guys there trying to fill the void.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Wow, hope he's OK, and finds his way back over there.

    It's funny, he was like Norm at Cheers. You just always assume he's around.

    -juice
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    I have a theory which I shared when he disappeared but lots of folks thought I was crazy.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Maybe he was absorbed by the Edmunds pricing tool. :D

    -juice
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    Just soya know, I'll be hitting the Philly Show (with swag) on the second Sat, Feb 10.

    We have the 2007 Auto Show Meet Ups! discussion to RSVPso I have some idea of how much swag they need to send to me! :P

    We'll also use that topic to figure out where and when we'll meet up at the show, although the Subie display seemed to work the last couple of years!
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    No fair! The east coasties get all the good stuff! :cry:

    -Frank
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    When the Boise International Truck and Auto Show announces dates, I'll put you first on the list Frank. ;)
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    Come on Frank... cheesesteaks. You WANT to make the trip! :P
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    LOL! Hey I want to go to that!

    Seriously, when the "big rig" show hits Baltimore every few years, I go. I've been to several. It's fun.

    Bob
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Guys My sister just called me from Ireland to tell me that my brother will likely not make it through the night, so once again I ask your prayers for Him and the rest of our family.

    Thanks Pat.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    My thoughts are with you and your family, Pat. :(

    -juice
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    You know you have it, Pat ...
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    Thoughts are with you as well Pat...
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Absolutely Pat. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Bob
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Will be thinking of your brother and family Pat.

    Craig
  • css1css1 Member Posts: 247
    Pat,
    My thoughts are with you too.
    Charlie
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    I'm sorry to hear that Pat. As always, you and yours will be in the thoughts and prayers of the Crew.

    -Frank
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Just wanted to thank everyone for the prayers and good wishes for my brother. Unfortunately he died at 8-45PM Irish time today. On the one hand I will miss him although we were separated by an ocean all these years but on the other I am glad that he is no longer suffering.

    Thanks, Pat and Rita.
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Sorry to hear that Pat, but it's good he's not suffering anymore.

    Take care,
    Craig
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Sad news indeed Pat. Was he your only sibling?

    Bob
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    Sorry to hear Pat... Our thoughts go out to you and the family... Surely he's not suffering anymore. Keep ya head up buddy!
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,399
    Pat & Rita,

    My prayers to you both. You've had a few difficult years. May the Lord bless you with joy and happiness in the coming days.

    Jim
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    I am continually amazed by what people endure and keep going .... I know you've had a number of really substantial emotionally blows over the last few years ... yet you come across as someone with remarkable faith and ability to endure and find good around you ...

    you know I'm thinking of you both ..

    Brenda
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    I echo Brenda's sentiments - Pat, you seem so strong - your family is lucky to have that to depend on. Now's the time to let your families (both real & virtual) support you

    We could all take a lesson from your faith & strength under adversity.

    Add my voice to all the other prayers for you & yours.

    pdh
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Indeed. I think you, Brenda and the others here have summed it up very well. We're all thinking of you and Rita Pat. Try to find some sunshine in this if that's at all possible.

    Bob
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    For all the prayers sentiments they are truly appreciated. We draw strength from the knowledge that there are truly good people in the world. I don't consider myself any stronger than the next person, I consider my ability to deal with hard situations as a product of how we were raised.

    When we were growing up we were taught that death was part of life and children were not protected or shielded from that reality. Rather they were encouraged to deal with it at an early age. When we grew up there were no funeral homes in Ireland so the bodys were laid out in the home, A large black bow On the front door indicated that someone in that home had died.

    As kids when we saw a bow we would ask to come in and pay our respects, and nobody ever told us we couldn't. That may come across now as ghoulish but that was our upbringing and it did teach us to be strong in the face of death.

    I also credit our strong faith and belief that life is really only a bus stop to a better place, so in conclusion we really do believe that one day when it is our turn all of our loved ones who have gone before us will be there to greet us.

    Thanks from Rita and myself to all of you on this forum.
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