Glad I'm not the only one that couldn't make the cargo net thing work. My idiots went over, under, or through it like it was a new agility obstacle. It lasted about a day.
I've always had a large kennel wedged into the back of my car for Falcon. I loved it because it kept him safely contained and was so snug I knew it wasn't going anywhere in a normal "accident". My husband tried to do me a favor and bought the cargo net type of gadget because it would be so much "quieter". We kept it in for one trip and came home and put the crate back in. Not only was Falcon trying to climb through it, but I couldn't get over the thought of being rear-ended and having a 97# flying projectile coming toward me.
Richard Seward Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2009
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I'm getting a used Honda Element. Rugged interior and bit enough for a large crate. I was looking at a Ford Excursion (made until 2004) to haul several crated dogs, but ended up not needing a vehicle that big (and a gas monster).
The Element gets 20-24 mpg and you can find 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive units that are reasonable. I understand they will last a lot of years. My current Pathfinder is 16 yrs old and has 205,000 but now needs replacing.
I have an '07 Dodge Nitro. Comfy and big enough for our Rottie & Mal at the same time with room to spare. Also big enough to haul my horse tack. Gets pretty decent gas mileage, too.
It also stands up to things like me rear-ending a 2008 Mercedes sports car that decided to cross 3 lanes and pull in the exit in front of me :-)
If I had my wish, though, I'd go back to an Acura. Love those cars/SUVs.
I loved my old Jeep Cherokee. She was a champ. Fit a crate perfectly in the cargo area.
I loved my old Jeep Cherokee, too. It finally went to rest with 295,000 miles on it. Original engine and transmission last to 250,000. It had no carpeting in it so when it got muddy or full of hay or something, I'd just hose it out :-)
I have a '95 Mazda Protege with 350,000+ on it right now and I still frequently make 300 mile trips about twice a month. It's taken maintenance but nothing too expensive. gas mileage was great but now its getting old. It was at like 36/gallon on highway now its like 28.
But its dying and I don't think they make hardly any cars as well put together anymore.
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HHOOOOOOYAAA found my forever vehicle, GMC 1500 6.5 Liter Diesel, same one they use in the HUM V, only 140K miles on it, just broke in good, no rust on body. fresh inspection sticker and nearly new tires. gonna hafta do somethin 'bout the color and light bar but it was a steal at 2300
HHOOOOOOYAAA found my forever vehicle, GMC 1500 6.5 Liter Diesel, same one they use in the HUM V, only 140K miles on it, just broke in good, no rust on body. fresh inspection sticker and nearly new tires. gonna hafta do somethin 'bout the color and light bar but it was a steal at 2300
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Re: What car would you buy?
We kept it in for one trip and came home and put the crate back in. Not only was Falcon trying to climb through it, but I couldn't get over the thought of being rear-ended and having a 97# flying projectile coming toward me.
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