What is the best car for traveling?
Aug 14th, 2002, 12:56 PM
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The first car I had was my dad's old Olds (yes, as in the ads from a few years ago). A friend of a friend called it the floating couch. Comfy car that visited the mechanic often.
Since then I have owned econobox cars that get excellent miles-per-gallon, but leave a lot in the comfort department. But I have been one of five 'grrls' in a Honda Civic heading off on trips.
Since then I have owned econobox cars that get excellent miles-per-gallon, but leave a lot in the comfort department. But I have been one of five 'grrls' in a Honda Civic heading off on trips.
Aug 14th, 2002, 01:05 PM
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Yea Nina is always bragging. Bragged she spent 10k on a tv set. I hope that 10k tv set gives back massages and then some. She bragged about Martha being her neighbor. Now she is bragging about her other neighbor buying a ferrari with cupholders. And you call her on it and she has some smart answer for you. My bet is she lives in a dump somewhere and wishes she had what she posts or she is so insecure she has to brag to a bunch of strangers. Sick is what she is.
Aug 14th, 2002, 01:25 PM
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Depends on who is going - how many, ages, etc. With 2 teenagers we have a mini-van and they will comfortably travel all day - each in their own row, complete with pillows, blankets and, I think, everything they own. Give them a cooler with sodas, a box of snacks, electronic gadgets, and away we go. The front seats are also comfortable for adults.
My vote, however, is any car with a good heater and/or air conditioner that is new or reliable enough not to cause stress and worry about break-downs.
My vote, however, is any car with a good heater and/or air conditioner that is new or reliable enough not to cause stress and worry about break-downs.
Aug 14th, 2002, 01:38 PM
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Sick, Martha's not my neighbor. Whatever gave you that idea? My neighbor worked for Martha a few years back. For all you know, she might have been her cleaning lady and I just might live in a dump and you could be hurting my feelings. Now don't you feel ashamed?
And thanks Fan, I never quite thought of a television set as being lovely, but I'm sure my husband does!
And thanks Fan, I never quite thought of a television set as being lovely, but I'm sure my husband does!
Aug 14th, 2002, 02:27 PM
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The Odyssey ... isn't that their really cool van? My friend has one and it is very comfortable for long drives with tons of cargo space.
We've rented and really enjoyed the Volvo Cross Country and the Subaru Forester. Also, for a trip to the snow we absolutely LOVED the Mitsubishi Montara, especially for driving through a blizzard. All felt totally safe and warm, plus the kids had good reading lights to keep them occupied.
We generally rent a car for long drives. That way you can fit whatever specific needs the trip requires (like 4WD) and then turn the car in when the trip is over.
Navigators, Suburbans, yuck. Why don't you just drive a giant wall around? If you need that much room, stay in your living room!
We've rented and really enjoyed the Volvo Cross Country and the Subaru Forester. Also, for a trip to the snow we absolutely LOVED the Mitsubishi Montara, especially for driving through a blizzard. All felt totally safe and warm, plus the kids had good reading lights to keep them occupied.
We generally rent a car for long drives. That way you can fit whatever specific needs the trip requires (like 4WD) and then turn the car in when the trip is over.
Navigators, Suburbans, yuck. Why don't you just drive a giant wall around? If you need that much room, stay in your living room!
Aug 14th, 2002, 02:40 PM
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Wow, I get called a moron for a typo in a car name? Someone got up on the wrong side of the bed today. I wouldn't know who, though, because they only used a clever pseudo-name. (Hmm, I better proofread this post carefully or perhaps "Duh" will use a stronger epithet next time.)
Aug 14th, 2002, 02:47 PM
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The vehicle depends on the distance to be travelled. So like it or not here is mt 2 cents worth (and I'm looking forward to the snide comments to follow.) I have drive from the East coast to the West coast in 3 kinds of vehicles: Buick Park Ave.: Roomy, but one must sit up the entire trip if their are backseat passengers. Suburban: Roomy as well, but climbing over the seats while in motion is treacherous. My choice: An older model customized van (1985 Chevy 20) TV/VCR, mini fridge, fold down back seat, swivel and fold down front and middle captains chairs, with tables containing cup holders. We drove from Maine to Seattle to Banff to Toronto, almost 10,000 miles and were comfortable all the way. There were four of us.
