Dexman PE PMP
Internationally PMP'n his PE-ness
It's not that it keeps them away, it provides a cheaper and slower alternate in case the wildlife gets hungry.
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FLBuff PE
Multi-disciplinary engineer
Actually they do. They kick like a m-fer. A local ranch has a few donkeys on it to keep their livestock (sheep, cows and pigs) alive from the coyotes and mountain lions. The ranchers have attested to seeing the donkey fend off a coyote and a mountain lion first hand.
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Ble_PE
I need a beer.
Since I spent the past 2 years riding the bus in Hawaii, I've got to buy a new car soon (borrowing my dad's truck right now). What I having trouble deciding is whether to get a mid-sized truck (Colorado or Tacoma) or a CR-V (or similar). I know that the CR-V would be cheaper to buy, cheaper at the gas tank, and overall the most economical choice, but on the other hand I really want a truck. I've been emailing a few dealerships around here to try to talk some numbers, but I still can't make up my mind. I need to do something soon, but every time I think I've made a decision I start to second guess myself. I just need to get it over with!
I want a truck too, but they are tremendously overpriced IMO. My dad lives in Arizona in the winters and my plan is to try to find an older truck out there (80s through maybe early 2000s) and bring it back to Michigan. But I'd still keep my Aveo as the daily driver--might as well rack the miles on that.
Road Guy
Well-known member
BLE- I would just get what you really want- I spent most of the last decade driving a vehicle I hated (but was good for family)
You already have a mini van so you shouldn't need two "mom cars" like the CRV
You already have a mini van so you shouldn't need two "mom cars" like the CRV
snickerd3
Taking suggestions
THe crv has gotten tiny. it's basically a sedan on small stilts. I really want a truck too, but the gas mileage is must for me. Sedans are too small for me, I need a larger vehicle. I like the pilot
Master slacker
Something awesome.
knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
Ble, get this. It's quite versatile and GREAT for traffic jams/A-hole drivers! Bonus points if you can name the corresponding movie.
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FLBuff PE
Multi-disciplinary engineer
This is the boat I am in, too. I am ready to turn over my '01 Blazer (S-10 frame) for something newer. We also have a mom-mobile (minivan), which we use as our main family hauler. I have a work truck (4-door Tacoma) that I use for the occasional camping trip, so I can't really justify another truck in the driveway. We want something that gets good mileage, for trips to Denver and back, and for when we don't have to haul the dogs around. I'm looking at leasing a new vehicle, and so I'm looking at some sedans. I test drove an Accord Sport, and liked the way it handled. My problem with the CRV is that you can't hardly tell one SUV apart from another these days...they all look the same. I'm also going to test drive a Jetta, and see what I think about that, but from what I have read, the interiors of the Jettas are pretty sparse. The Accord was bigger and more plush than a Civc.
snickerd3
Taking suggestions
I wish I could lease...i drive way too much though, the overages would be killer expensive.
knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
LOL, why on earth would you want to do that?!
It's similar in essence to always paying rent and never actually buying a home.
knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
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snickerd3
Taking suggestions
Master slacker
Something awesome.
knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
Yes. But the trade-off being that you'll basically always have a car payment. And paying for something you'll never own (in the grand scheme of things). And also comes with various mileage and other restrictions.
Then again, I have a different outlook on car buying where my goal is never to have a car payment. So we tend to purchase the vehicle (used) out-right.
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FLBuff PE
Multi-disciplinary engineer
I put less than 10,000 miles per year on my current personal vehicle, so the mileage restriction doesn't scare me. I drive my work vehicle almost every day. The Accord Sport that I test drove last week is still on the lot. It's a 2016 model with only 11k miles on it. I'm thinking about lowballing the dealership and see what they say.
knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
Which is definitely a different situation for you. However, I just can't fathom signing up to always have a payment for something I'll never own. I already do that for insurance.
snickerd3
Taking suggestions
our needs in a vehicle are changing. I went from crv to pilot because we needed more space and wanted more bells and whistles than the basic model i had. Now we are looking for something about the same size but more versatile...like hauling future purchases like boat/ trailer for atvs/etc...the pilot could do that, but it would limit size
knight1fox3
Jedi MASTER & Friend of Capt. Solo
Right there with you. The small child(ren) are definitely a driver of that aspect. Which is why I didn't go with another Sedan. We were always taking LadyFox's cross-over SUV for family travels and such. But wanted to be able to do this with both our vehicles. Next step is to add a hitch to both of them. I plan to get one of those modular platforms (like you might see deer hunters do) and then probably a bike rack of sorts that's interchangeable between both vehicles. Small trailer might be another possibility but that is further out in our budget. And we are only about 2 mi from Lake Michigan, so a boat would be awesome. But again, that's out a bit further.
