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View Poll Results: what to drive
97 SVX - 18k miles 12 28.57%
05 FXT - 18k miles 5 11.90%
07 Kia Optima - 17k miles 10 23.81%
Rental Car 5 11.90%
Fly 2 4.76%
Train 1 2.38%
Bus 0 0%
Walk 2 4.76%
Hitchhike 3 7.14%
Aren't there bowling alleys closer to home? 2 4.76%
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Old 09-14-2008, 05:08 PM
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what to drive - part four

well it's time for another road trip and i have a decision to which car should we take. we're going to albuquerque next weekend for a bowling tournament and it's about a 900 mile trip. which vehicle do you think should make the trip?
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Old 09-14-2008, 05:56 PM
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Re: what to drive - part four

am i getting greene or blackie in your will?
tell me and i'll vote.
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Old 09-14-2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: what to drive - part four

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am i getting greene or blackie in your will?
tell me and i'll vote.
let's say no, but vote anyway.
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1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles

1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011

1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005


2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles
2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles
2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles
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Old 09-14-2008, 06:29 PM
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Re: what to drive - part four

kia is better on gas but the FXT is teh fastAr so it depends on how you are going to drive. Thrifty or fun?

keep the SVX home and safe.
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Re: what to drive - part four

lose teh kia teh fastar
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Re: what to drive - part four

After making a 2200 mile 3 day solo road trip the other week, I vote SVX.

I felt very relaxed and unsore even after 14 hour stretches with only 2 stops for gas.
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Re: what to drive - part four

I said rental car.
You can get something roomy (2 peeps with gear).
You have a pretty good selection out there.
You dont have to worry about road kill.
You can thrash it.
And you keep the mileage off the SVX.
Remember, your parking in a bowling alley parking lot
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Re: what to drive - part four

Hey if you have confidence in the car just go for it. Might as well go in style and comfort.
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Re: what to drive - part four

bump! the decision needs to made tonight preferably. tomorrow morning at the latest.
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1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011

1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005


2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles
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Re: what to drive - part four

You asked what to drive then you have the options for walk, train and bus?

Would you listen to the poll?
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Old 09-19-2008, 07:25 AM
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Re: what to drive - part four

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You asked what to drive then you have the options for walk, train and bus?

Would you listen to the poll?
i was looking for some imput. i had every intention of driving the svx, but it needs to be serviced before a road trip. the potential for better gas mileage won over comfort, style, and sound. we'll see if the kia can obtain the advertised 34 highway mpg.
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1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles

1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011

1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005


2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles
2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles
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Re: what to drive - part four

Noooooooooooo
Not the KIA....
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Old 09-19-2008, 10:11 AM
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Re: what to drive - part four

A 900 mile hop is basically what the SVX is designed for. Why on earth would you miss the opportunity to let the car do what you got it for? One man's opinion, but it would be like asking which car to rally; your STi or your Taurus. Sure, the Taurus cost less to fix when you ditch against a tree . . .
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