From: dr_jeff on
Mike Hunter wrote:
> Whenever one is considering buying a new vehicle, they should drive ALL
> those that suits their needs.

When I bought my last new vehicle, about 200 vehicles would have met my
needs, including cars, crossovers, trucks and SUVs. Are you really
suggesting that I should have driven all of them?

I drove 3, determined which of those I liked the best, and bought it. of
course, I did a lot of research on the vehicles. And I have been
delighted with my purchase.

> Then get a TOTAL drive home price from at least TWO of the same brands
> dealerships, then buy the one that best suits their budget. Today every
> manufacturer is making great vehicles, the only real difference is style and
> price.
>
>
> "dbu`" <nospam(a)nobama.com.invalid> wrote in message
> news:3qidnVnDYPGNf47WnZ2dnUVZ_qZi4p2d(a)giganews.com...
>> In article <CaRQm.76022$Xf2.42208(a)newsfe12.iad>,
>> "tak" <jkirch(a)frontiernet.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm thinking about replacing my Rav4 (daughter just begged away the
>>> Camry)
>>> with a New Rav, a Venza, or a Chevy Silverado (Truck is on the list
>>> because
>>> of the
>>> $3500 rebate on my GM MC account). Reliability is important, Rav has
>>> excellent reports, Silverado has average, but Venza is too new for much
>>> feedback on its track record. Any first hand info on a Venza from this
>>> group
>>> would be much
>>> appreciated. Also haven't ruled out a Sienna.
>> Tak the dim kool-aid drinker, why are you even considering a large gas
>> hog vehicle? You should be buying a hybrid in order to save the world
>> and be green. Algore will like you then.
>>
>> As for a Sienna, it is a fine van, I've owned one for over six years and
>> all I do is have the oil changed.
>>
>> Cheers
>> --
>>
>
>
From: Mike Hunter on
Are you really suggesting all cars, crossovers, trucks and SUVs, across the
price spectrum, all suit the same NEED? If you are, then you are even
goofier than I suspected, dr_jeff. LOL


"dr_jeff" <utz(a)msu.edu> wrote in message
news:joadnfN4J5kpwInWnZ2dnUVZ_gidnZ2d(a)giganews.com...
> Mike Hunter wrote:
>> Whenever one is considering buying a new vehicle, they should drive ALL
>> those that suits their needs.
>
> When I bought my last new vehicle, about 200 vehicles would have met my
> needs, including cars, crossovers, trucks and SUVs. Are you really
> suggesting that I should have driven all of them?
>
> I drove 3, determined which of those I liked the best, and bought it. of
> course, I did a lot of research on the vehicles. And I have been delighted
> with my purchase.
>
>> Then get a TOTAL drive home price from at least TWO of the same brands
>> dealerships, then buy the one that best suits their budget. Today every
>> manufacturer is making great vehicles, the only real difference is style
>> and price.
>>
>>
>> "dbu`" <nospam(a)nobama.com.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:3qidnVnDYPGNf47WnZ2dnUVZ_qZi4p2d(a)giganews.com...
>>> In article <CaRQm.76022$Xf2.42208(a)newsfe12.iad>,
>>> "tak" <jkirch(a)frontiernet.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm thinking about replacing my Rav4 (daughter just begged away the
>>>> Camry)
>>>> with a New Rav, a Venza, or a Chevy Silverado (Truck is on the list
>>>> because
>>>> of the
>>>> $3500 rebate on my GM MC account). Reliability is important, Rav has
>>>> excellent reports, Silverado has average, but Venza is too new for much
>>>> feedback on its track record. Any first hand info on a Venza from this
>>>> group
>>>> would be much
>>>> appreciated. Also haven't ruled out a Sienna.
>>> Tak the dim kool-aid drinker, why are you even considering a large gas
>>> hog vehicle? You should be buying a hybrid in order to save the world
>>> and be green. Algore will like you then.
>>>
>>> As for a Sienna, it is a fine van, I've owned one for over six years and
>>> all I do is have the oil changed.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> --
>>>
>>

From: dr_jeff on
Mike Hunter wrote:
> Are you really suggesting all cars, crossovers, trucks and SUVs, across the
> price spectrum, all suit the same NEED? If you are, then you are even
> goofier than I suspected, dr_jeff. LOL

They all get me from point A to point B at a price I can afford. So,
yes, a lot of cars suit my needs.

>
> "dr_jeff" <utz(a)msu.edu> wrote in message
> news:joadnfN4J5kpwInWnZ2dnUVZ_gidnZ2d(a)giganews.com...
>> Mike Hunter wrote:
>>> Whenever one is considering buying a new vehicle, they should drive ALL
>>> those that suits their needs.
>> When I bought my last new vehicle, about 200 vehicles would have met my
>> needs, including cars, crossovers, trucks and SUVs. Are you really
>> suggesting that I should have driven all of them?
>>
>> I drove 3, determined which of those I liked the best, and bought it. of
>> course, I did a lot of research on the vehicles. And I have been delighted
>> with my purchase.
>>
>>> Then get a TOTAL drive home price from at least TWO of the same brands
>>> dealerships, then buy the one that best suits their budget. Today every
>>> manufacturer is making great vehicles, the only real difference is style
>>> and price.
>>>
>>>
>>> "dbu`" <nospam(a)nobama.com.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:3qidnVnDYPGNf47WnZ2dnUVZ_qZi4p2d(a)giganews.com...
>>>> In article <CaRQm.76022$Xf2.42208(a)newsfe12.iad>,
>>>> "tak" <jkirch(a)frontiernet.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I'm thinking about replacing my Rav4 (daughter just begged away the
>>>>> Camry)
>>>>> with a New Rav, a Venza, or a Chevy Silverado (Truck is on the list
>>>>> because
>>>>> of the
>>>>> $3500 rebate on my GM MC account). Reliability is important, Rav has
>>>>> excellent reports, Silverado has average, but Venza is too new for much
>>>>> feedback on its track record. Any first hand info on a Venza from this
>>>>> group
>>>>> would be much
>>>>> appreciated. Also haven't ruled out a Sienna.
>>>> Tak the dim kool-aid drinker, why are you even considering a large gas
>>>> hog vehicle? You should be buying a hybrid in order to save the world
>>>> and be green. Algore will like you then.
>>>>
>>>> As for a Sienna, it is a fine van, I've owned one for over six years and
>>>> all I do is have the oil changed.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>> --
>>>>
>
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on
On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:05:05 -0500, tak wrote:

> I'm thinking about replacing my Rav4 (daughter just begged away the Camry)
> with a New Rav, a Venza, or a Chevy Silverado (Truck is on the list
> because of the
> $3500 rebate on my GM MC account). Reliability is important, Rav has
> excellent reports, Silverado has average, but Venza is too new for much
> feedback on its track record. Any first hand info on a Venza from this
> group would be much
> appreciated. Also haven't ruled out a Sienna.


Ugh. How can you even think of a Siverado?

At least go look at a Buick...or a Vibe.

Or, try to find a Chevy/Buick/Gm dealer that also sells Toyotas and can
apply the $3500 to a new Tacoma...



From: tak on

"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote in message
news:pan.2009.12.01.01.13.55.233542(a)e86.GTS...
> On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:05:05 -0500, tak wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking about replacing my Rav4 (daughter just begged away the
>> Camry)
>> with a New Rav, a Venza, or a Chevy Silverado (Truck is on the list
>> because of the
>> $3500 rebate on my GM MC account). Reliability is important, Rav has
>> excellent reports, Silverado has average, but Venza is too new for much
>> feedback on its track record. Any first hand info on a Venza from this
>> group would be much
>> appreciated. Also haven't ruled out a Sienna.
>
>
> Ugh. How can you even think of a Siverado?
>
> At least go look at a Buick...or a Vibe.
>
> Or, try to find a Chevy/Buick/Gm dealer that also sells Toyotas and can
> apply the $3500 to a new Tacoma...
>
While I need a Silverado like a cat needs two tails, wouldn't your
suggestion about applying the $3500 to a Tacoma Open up a RICO
investigation?