[Paddlewise] Primitive Transport

--(1/23/00 8:51 PM) PaddleWise wrote:

>Seriously, if you are going to purchase a vehicle to complement your 
>kayaking, get a modern one --one with decent fuel economy, good suspension 
>systems and one that is low enough so that you will not obstruct others' 
>view 
>of the road.  
>
>It only takes a little self esteem to get over the pick-up/sport (sic) 
>utility (sic) vehicle thing.

Hear hear! And don't forget that auto manufacturers make a lot more money 
on the light trucks and SUVs-- you get a lot more vehicle for your money 
in a real car (along with better handling and safety.) Sandy's got an 
Accord wagon, which is a fine car. She should get a newer wagog to get 
the benefit of ABS brakes and airbags.

My short list (were I Sandy):
--98 VW Passat wagon
--96 Volvo 850 wagon
--96-98 Subaru Legacy wagon (Outback version _higher_ up...)
--00 Ford Focus wagon (good value, if you can get past the look of the 
thing)

However, if she insists on getting up higher in the air, the 
old-body-style Odyssey is--I think--an Accord chasis with taller sheet 
metal just as the CR-V is a Civic chassis made taller.



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