OT: Looking for a new(er) ride

[lexan_122874 at hotmail.com (Lexan Blanchard)]

How about a nice combo of sporty and economical, with a huge capacity to be 
functional.  I am usually sporting 2 kayaks and all the relateds with a 
wheeled cooler/chairs/umbrella for beachin'-it on the weekends, and I 
currently work in construction and home repair (but the new ride will NOT be 
toting any work crap that can mar its beautiful interior).

Personally, I am not a fan of the oh-so-popular-everyone-has-one Jetta or 
Passat.  I only want 4 doors on an SUV.  Just FYI, my previous car was an'88 
Honda Accord LXi (yes, 2 door hatchback, strangely similar to a MKII), 
manual.  LOVED THAT CAR, and it is actually still mine, it is just in a barn 
needing some serious repair work (after I am finished with the 8V).

Let's see... something sporty and sexy and safe (mom here with teenager who 
likes to ride up front, hence the safety, but I am not dead and wouldn't 
mind my wheels turning heads).  MUST be able to install 52" roof rack bars 
and hold ~100 lbs., and possibily be able to have tow package installed to 
tow small trailer (luck has it, the 8V came with the trailer hitch :)

I like the look of the new GTI, new R32, new Rabbit, Mazda 3, Honda Fit, 
Vibe, Toyota Matrix.

Thanks again!!!!
Lexan



>From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: " Lexan Blanchard " <lexan_122874@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>CC: <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: OT:  Looking for a new(er) ride
>Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:12:05 -0400
>
>So what are your needs here? Sporty? Economical? I suspect we'll add a City
>Jetta to our fleet before long, they may be a generation out of fashion,
>but they are still new vehicles with a warrantee. This would be to replace
>my daughter's Focus, no love there. So if you're just looking for basic
>transportation, that may do it for you. (Or how about a slightly used Focus
>with a proven appetite for Cavaliers?) I'd also love that orange GTI in my
>driveway, but I can't afford one at the moment.
>Cathy
>
>  On 7:49 pm 07/12/07 "Lexan Blanchard" <lexan_122874@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Well, the Montero Sport is eating more oil, and I don't really trust
> > her for long distances, and the 8V is still in pieces in the yard (I
> > know, I know), so I am considering a new(er) ride.  I think I am
> > ready to keep it in the VW family, but am open to suggestions.
> >
> > Option 1:  there is this shiny red 2006 2-door GTI at a Ford dealer
> > (I have seen this tease to and from work every day for about 3
> > weeks).  It has a roof rack (JOY!!!) and calls my name as I pass.  I
> > stopped briefly to see that they want almost $20K.
> >
> > Option 2:  stopped at VW (on a Sunday afternoon when I wouldn't be
> > attacked by the sharks who have no knowledge or appreciation for my
> > true love who is yet to run).  You know, those new Rabbits sure are
> > cute!  Add a roof rack and I might be the envy of Trenton, NC.
> > Sticker said about $16.5k.  VERY disappointed in the listed gas
> > mileage.
> >
> > Option 3:  anyone have a newer car they just adore?  I hated the
> > Mazda rental the other week (2007 Mazda 3).  Would like to get into
> > something smaller than an SUV, but still functional.
> >
> > And, no I can't afford the R32 or the SUPER CUTE tangerine colored
> > Farenheit GTI (man would I be hot in an orange car, black leather
> > with orange stitching, that car made my feet itch to hit the gas
> > pedal).
> >
> > Ideas?  Trust you guys more than the sharks at the stealership.
> >
> > Lexan
> >
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