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  • Aug. 19, 2009 6:20 a.m. steamcorners Reader

    Ok, so I'm probably going to be getting a new daily driver again, since someone decided that my new-to-me '95 Odyssey needed destroying while it sat outside my house (someone hit it hard while parked). It's likely totalled. I'm thinking that I'm going to have a budget of $3-4k, and I've got 2 kids, so another Miata is not an option.

    Priorities: cargo space (I have a small side biz parting cars), decent mpg, reliability, comfort. No P71s or E30s either, or Volvo wagons. . .I wouldn't mind the 3 row layout of a minivan, honestly, but it's not a priority.

    Suggestions, other than finding another 1st gen Odyssey/Oasis?

  • walterj

    Aug. 19, 2009 6:59 a.m. walterj Dork

    • Nissan Hardbody extracab. Parts go in back, kids go behind the seats... with the 4cyl it is plucky and likes to rev... gas mileage will touch 20 on a good day.
    • A bigger pick-up with a crew cab (in case the kids are bigger)

    Thats pretty much it outside a minivan, real van or wagon. You said you don't want a Volvo so I'll just assume that you don't want any wagon in that size... leaving you with basically boring or boring-er. Take your pick.

    Bawitdaba-da bang-da bang-diggy-diggy-diggy Said the boogie-said up jump the boogie --Kidd Rock

  • Autolex

    Aug. 19, 2009 7:57 a.m. Autolex Reader

    gen 1 xterra.

    /thread

    "Black bear poop is smaller and contains lots of berries and small animal fur. Grizzly Bear poop has bells in it and smells like pepper spray."

  • JFX001

    Aug. 19, 2009 8:14 a.m. JFX001 Dork

    Astro,Aztek or Previa?

    Easy like Sunday Morning

  • jstein77

    Aug. 19, 2009 8:20 a.m. jstein77 HalfDork

    JFX001 wrote: Astro,Aztek or Previa?

    Gaak.

    Villager/Quest?

    Jerry in Melbourne

  • Rusty_Rabbit84

    Aug. 19, 2009 8:34 a.m. Rusty_Rabbit84 HalfDork

    Autolex wrote: gen 1 xterra. /thread

    i would have to agree....

    We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

  • JFX001

    Aug. 19, 2009 8:53 a.m. JFX001 Dork

    jstein77 wrote:
    JFX001 wrote: Astro,Aztek or Previa?

    Gaak.

    Villager/Quest?

    Gaak???

    Astro's are popular here, and available in AWD, as are the Previa's. Not totally necessary here in Ohio, but it's nice to have in the Winter.

    The Aztek, while being ugly as homemade sin, can more than likely be found as a low milage example. Plus, you don't have to worry about anyone stealing it.

    The Villager/Quest, on the other hand, is more suited for use as a Barbie Tribute Van.

    Easy like Sunday Morning

  • mw

    Aug. 19, 2009 9:01 a.m. mw Reader

    My 92 mpv works pretty well. I have driven it for the last 40,000 miles (mostly towing) and have only changed the oil and tires. I don't ever keep the rear seat in it, so I have a decent amount of cargo space.

  • grinch77

    Aug. 19, 2009 10:19 a.m. grinch77 Reader

    '02-'03 WRX wagon?

  • Tim Baxter

    Aug. 19, 2009 10:34 a.m. Tim Baxter Online Editor

    Possibly helpful?

    http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/win-sunday-carpool-monday/

  • Aug. 19, 2009 10:47 a.m. steamcorners Reader

    Tim Baxter wrote: Possibly helpful? http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/win-sunday-carpool-monday/

    Yup, that issue is on the back of my toilet right now, as a matter of fact.

    Honestly, I really hadn't thought of an Asstek. Ugly, but functional. What kind of mileage would I expect out of one?

    I'm honestly leaning toward another 1st gen Oddity, because the 4cyl mileage is nice--I was averaging 26 mpg in mixed driving. . .a Mazda 5 would be nice, but not likely in my budget.

    I ruled out the Volvo, since I've had one, and was NOT a fan.

  • jwdmotorsports

    Aug. 19, 2009 10:52 a.m. jwdmotorsports HalfDork

    steamcorners wrote: I ruled out the Volvo, since I've had one, and was NOT a fan.

    What kind did you have? We have a V70 that my wife drives. We've put 25K on it since we got it a year ago. So far no problems. We love it.

    $2009 Challenge Car - 1992 VW GTI, Motorcycle - 2005 Harley Sportster 883, The DD - 2003 Toyota Echo, The Family Car - 1999 Volvo V70 GLT

  • belteshazzar

    Aug. 19, 2009 10:58 a.m. belteshazzar Dork

    steamcorners wrote: No P71s

    too bad.

    the trunk is massive. they're reliable. they're cheap. they ride good. and they do sweet burnouts.

    spending money I don't have to buy parts I don't need to impress people I don't know

  • 4eyes

    Aug. 25, 2009 2:11 a.m. 4eyes New Reader

    Vasectomy?

  • MitchellC

    Aug. 25, 2009 3:40 a.m. MitchellC HalfDork

    Buick Roadmaster?

  • JThw8

    Aug. 25, 2009 7:22 a.m. JThw8 SuperDork

    MitchellC wrote: Buick Roadmaster?

    ^This. Or any of the B-Body (Caprice, Roadmaster, Custom Cruiser) wagons.

  • CrackMonkey

    Aug. 25, 2009 8:50 a.m. CrackMonkey HalfDork

    Early CR-V or RAV4? Seating for 5, decent storage space, reasonable fuel economy, and should be reliable.

  • 4eyes

    Aug. 25, 2009 1:16 p.m. 4eyes New Reader

    +1 on the RAV4, my wife used to have one of those and it was perfect for domestic duties.

  • mtn

    Aug. 25, 2009 1:38 p.m. mtn Dork

    JThw8 wrote:
    MitchellC wrote: Buick Roadmaster?

    ^This. Or any of the B-Body (Caprice, Roadmaster, Custom Cruiser) wagons.

    Winner

  • pinchvalve

    Aug. 25, 2009 2:18 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

    Subaru Wagon is to Daddymobile as Miata is to everything else. 5-speed, AWD, lots of room, puke-proof seats...

  • ClemSparks

    Aug. 25, 2009 2:28 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork

    pinchvalve wrote: Subaru Wagon is to Daddymobile as Miata is to everything else. 5-speed, AWD, lots of room, puke-proof seats...

    Voted up

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  • belteshazzar

    Aug. 25, 2009 3:19 p.m. belteshazzar Dork

    slower than, equally inefficient as, and not particularly more room than, a P71. And IN MY EXPERIENCE only average reliability, a category which I would rate my panther experiences as far above average.) Way less towing capacity. No possibility for burnouts. Twice as much money for comparable miles/condition. That leaves plenty of dough for ultra sweet snow tires that bring the ford up to comparable snow handling ability, thereby also allowing for no compromise summer-only rubber (win-win).

    I know you specifically excluded them in your o/p, but i'm taking it for granted that since the ford is part of the holy trinity I'm allowed to evangelize the unbelievers.

    spending money I don't have to buy parts I don't need to impress people I don't know

  • EvanB

    Aug. 25, 2009 3:57 p.m. EvanB Reader

    Too bad that Caprice wagon with 9c1 upgrades that was on craigslist is no longer available.

    Formerly jdmae92

  • John Brown

    Aug. 25, 2009 4:02 p.m. John Brown SuperDork

    Subaru Forrestgump?

    Internationally known as The Brown Stig

  • White_and_Nerdy

    Aug. 25, 2009 6:42 p.m. White_and_Nerdy New Reader

    EvanB wrote: Too bad that Caprice wagon with 9c1 upgrades that was on craigslist is no longer available.

    Yeah, that sounds like just what the doctor ordered. I have a fair amount of seat time in a standard Caprice wagon (don't ask, it was for work). That, combined with a ride I got in a 9C1 former Mass. state police cruiser at an autocross, tells me that a "9C1 wagon" would be an awesome choice. Difficult - but NOT impossible - to find the genuine article 9C1 wagon, but possible to create.

    - Justin

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