From: Mike Hunter on
You can do that on a bicycle LOL


"dr_jeff" <utz(a)msu.edu> wrote in message
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> 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: Mike Hunter on
If you do you will need that $3,500 to pay part for some of the extra cost
to drive home a Toyota of the same size and with the same equipment..
LOL


Beside are you not worried that the fame will rust on the Tacoma...?


"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote in message
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> 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: Hachiroku ハチロク on
On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:13 -0500, Mike Hunter wrote:

> If you do you will need that $3,500 to pay part for some of the extra cost
> to drive home a Toyota of the same size and with the same equipment.. LOL
>
>
> Beside are you not worried that the fame will rust on the Tacoma...?

I'd give it a year to 18 months. The Toyoda family is once again in charge
of the company, and I bet there will be a lot fewer 'errors'.


>
>
> "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...
>>
>>
>>
>>

From: Hachiroku ハチロク on
On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:27:17 -0500, tak wrote:

>
> "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?

A good GM/Toyota dealer could make it happen...

I'd tell you, but I'd have to...



From: tak on

"dbu`" <nospam(a)nobama.com.invalid> wrote in message
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> 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.
>

Good news, Dooby-- not too late to get tickets to hear Al Gore speak in
Denmark next week--just $1209 a ticket, you'll probably want to buy a bunch
to share with family and friends.


> 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
What do you get for mileage with the Sienna?