Totally understand the caveats, and you are correct that many of the imports are not friendly for tall folks.
VW does tend to be a very reliable car as well if you can find an older Jetta or GTI that he like. My first car was a VW Scirocco.
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NoiseDesign - Sep 04, 2009 3:17:05 pm PDT #21924 of 30000
Our wings are not tired
Laura - Sep 04, 2009 3:19:39 pm PDT #21925 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Barb is coming WEST! WHEEEEE!!!
weeps Well, maybe you'll still visit this corner of the state. Seriously, I am delighted to hear that a long desired move is finally happening. Lucky PNWistas!
Laura - Sep 04, 2009 3:22:02 pm PDT #21926 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I've had a couple Jettas and a couple Beetles and people were always shocked when they saw DH getting out. Very big people friendly designs.
Cashmere - Sep 04, 2009 3:22:26 pm PDT #21927 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Laura, I bought an '88 Cutlass Ciera in 1993 and drove it, without serious work on it until 1997. We had to have a few odds and ends fixed towards the end of its lifespan but overall, it was a reliable car with little expense. I don't know how the mid 90s fared with those cars but I still see a few on the road. We finally traded it in in 2001, so it was kept a loooong time by us for a second owner.
I know ND said the model is discontinued but if you're willing to search junkyards for parts, they can be had cheaper. It just depends on how much work you want to put into them.
Hil R. - Sep 04, 2009 3:38:25 pm PDT #21928 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I don't know anything about cars.
I bought blackberries at the farmers market. Why do they taste like soap?
Trudy Booth - Sep 04, 2009 3:47:26 pm PDT #21929 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
They're really cilantro berries?
erin_obscure - Sep 04, 2009 4:42:42 pm PDT #21930 of 30000
Occasionally I’m callous and strange
Did you give them a good soak first?
brenda m - Sep 04, 2009 5:09:09 pm PDT #21931 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I will always recommend VWs, but am not 6'5".
I know it's not the most financially responsible thing to do, but we have our cable bill (and a few others, like the NYT subscription) paid automatically by credit card so we can't forget to pay it.
Anything I don't have on autopay is likely to be late. I consider that totally financially responsible. It's better than risking the a) late fees and b) hassle of having things reconnected.
smonster - Sep 04, 2009 5:23:22 pm PDT #21932 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I have no car recs, either.
I should probably put everything I can on autopay.
Okay, I have done laundry and paid bills and sorted mail and such. I do believe it's time for bed.
Night, Bitches.
Laura - Sep 04, 2009 5:25:04 pm PDT #21933 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
G'night smonster. Sweet dreams.