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2013-08-14 10:40 AM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
Originally posted by lisac957

I drive a Mazda and my boyfriend drives a Lincoln. Same kind of deal - same type/style of SUV but different manufacturers. The first time I drove his Lincoln I never wanted to drive anything else. Now every time I get in my Mazda I'm a little sad. 


I was actually kind of making a joke -- Ford and Mazda are built on the same frames and, if I'm not mistaken, use the same parts from the same manufacturers in them. The Lincolns are always going to be nicer than the Mazdas, though, and the Fords. It's like the difference between staying at a five-star hotel and a three-star hotel. Subtle, but noticeable.

If I were you, Chris, I may go for a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimted Sahara with both tops and the tow package so you can tow the motorcycles you're going to buy in a few years.


2013-08-14 10:40 AM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
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New (used) car shopping begins tonight.

 

After the adventures of driving to Milwaukee, I'm fully shifted over to the idea that it is time to say goodbye to the current one.

So far, I'm looking at Lincoln MKZ/Mazda 6/Ford Fusion (all the same car, different amenities & comforts).

The new Mazda6s are nice. I'm a fan of Mazdas, though, and not so much of Ford products.

 

I'm really digging them, myself.   I found a used 2014 (not a typo) that I can afford that I might go look at. I think it was a demo vehicle, or something.  I just have to get over my dislike of 4-cylinder engines.

 

2013-08-14 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by mr2tony
Originally posted by lisac957 I drive a Mazda and my boyfriend drives a Lincoln. Same kind of deal - same type/style of SUV but different manufacturers. The first time I drove his Lincoln I never wanted to drive anything else. Now every time I get in my Mazda I'm a little sad. 
I was actually kind of making a joke -- Ford and Mazda are built on the same frames and, if I'm not mistaken, use the same parts from the same manufacturers in them. The Lincolns are always going to be nicer than the Mazdas, though, and the Fords. It's like the difference between staying at a five-star hotel and a three-star hotel. Subtle, but noticeable. If I were you, Chris, I may go for a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimted Sahara with both tops and the tow package so you can tow the motorcycles you're going to buy in a few years.

 

No motorcycles for me... I don't trust myself on them

Me plus two-wheels tends to equal a crash at some point, hehe

 

2013-08-14 10:44 AM
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Wranglers are TERRIBLE everyday cars. But fun for other stuff!
I drove one for 3 or 4 years when I had a walking commute to work.  
2013-08-14 10:51 AM
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Originally posted by lisac957 Wranglers are TERRIBLE everyday cars. But fun for other stuff!
I drove one for 3 or 4 years when I had a walking commute to work.  

Yeah... "good gas mileage" and "Jeep" shouldn't ever be in the same sentence.

As we both have a walking commute and the cost of having a car in this city is just silly, so we'll just keep using ZipCar until we move. 

2013-08-14 11:08 AM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
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Originally posted by lisac957 Wranglers are TERRIBLE everyday cars. But fun for other stuff!
I drove one for 3 or 4 years when I had a walking commute to work.  

Yeah... "good gas mileage" and "Jeep" shouldn't ever be in the same sentence.

As we both have a walking commute and the cost of having a car in this city is just silly, so we'll just keep using ZipCar until we move. 




What? I was just recommending one for Chris so when he moves out of the city and buys two motorcycles he can tow them around while also having two tri bikes upright in the back. And such.


2013-08-14 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by lisac957 Wranglers are TERRIBLE everyday cars. But fun for other stuff!
I drove one for 3 or 4 years when I had a walking commute to work.  

Yeah... "good gas mileage" and "Jeep" shouldn't ever be in the same sentence.

As we both have a walking commute and the cost of having a car in this city is just silly, so we'll just keep using ZipCar until we move. 

What? I was just recommending one for Chris so when he moves out of the city and buys two motorcycles he can tow them around while also having two tri bikes upright in the back. And such.

Mmmm hmmmm... yeah, for Chris.  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight.  

I still like the Mini Countryman with a bike rack on the top. 

2013-08-14 11:34 AM
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If you don't buy American you hate America.
2013-08-14 11:51 AM
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If you don't buy American you hate America.


Dude. You work for Hyundai. Why do you wanna do the nasty with Kim Jong Un? Racist.
2013-08-14 11:57 AM
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I still like the Mini Countryman with a bike rack on the top. 

 

As a male, I would have to kick my own azz if I got a Mini.

A priority in the search is a vehicle where the bike can fit on the inside, however... that includes the trunk, which is partly where I keep coming back to the Lincoln.  The current car, a Grand Prix, just barely holds my bike either in the trunk or the back seat, as long as the wheels are off.

2013-08-14 12:05 PM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
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Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl 

I still like the Mini Countryman with a bike rack on the top. 

 

As a male, I would have to kick my own azz if I got a Mini.

A priority in the search is a vehicle where the bike can fit on the inside, however... that includes the trunk, which is partly where I keep coming back to the Lincoln.  The current car, a Grand Prix, just barely holds my bike either in the trunk or the back seat, as long as the wheels are off.

Taking the wheels off your car is probably not very efficient in getting places.

Ba-dum.



2013-08-14 12:08 PM
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2013-08-14 12:14 PM
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I nominate TJ to start a new TAN
2013-08-14 12:15 PM
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If I got a mini, I would need two.  On for each foot and skate to work....
2013-08-14 12:36 PM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
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A priority in the search is a vehicle where the bike can fit on the inside, however... that includes the trunk,

 

"I hope you got a big trunk, 'cause I'm gonna put my bike in it"

2013-08-14 12:42 PM
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2013-08-14 12:42 PM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
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Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl 

I still like the Mini Countryman with a bike rack on the top. 

 

As a male, I would have to kick my own azz if I got a Mini.

A priority in the search is a vehicle where the bike can fit on the inside, however... that includes the trunk, which is partly where I keep coming back to the Lincoln.  The current car, a Grand Prix, just barely holds my bike either in the trunk or the back seat, as long as the wheels are off.

But Minis are so cute!  And fun to drive as long as you get a manual transmission and the "S" version. 

We're always renting either a hatchback or some sort of SUV to be able to fit the bikes inside, the allure with the jeep is that we'd be able to fit both bikes in standing up with the front forks attached to a 2x4 or something. 

2013-08-14 1:03 PM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
Originally posted by mr2tony

Originally posted by Big Appa

If you don't buy American you hate America.


Dude. You work for Hyundai. Why do you wanna do the nasty with Kim Jong Un? Racist.

I thought we were Japanease? Hmmm guess I can't tell the difference.
2013-08-14 1:12 PM
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Subject: RE: TAN#200: BicenTANial Bliss!
Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by mr2tony
Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by lisac957 Wranglers are TERRIBLE everyday cars. But fun for other stuff!
I drove one for 3 or 4 years when I had a walking commute to work.  

Yeah... "good gas mileage" and "Jeep" shouldn't ever be in the same sentence.

As we both have a walking commute and the cost of having a car in this city is just silly, so we'll just keep using ZipCar until we move. 

What? I was just recommending one for Chris so when he moves out of the city and buys two motorcycles he can tow them around while also having two tri bikes upright in the back. And such.

Mmmm hmmmm... yeah, for Chris.  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight.  

I still like the Mini Countryman with a bike rack on the top. 




Your husband is a Mini. You don't want to drive another one, do you?
2013-08-14 1:14 PM
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Originally posted by Kido

If I got a mini, I would need two.  On for each foot and skate to work....


Actually, you'd might be OK. I'm 6'4 and fit ours very nicely. It is balls of fun to drive, even though Susan insisted we get the automatic. And it is her car. We're getting 46mpg pure highway driving.
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