Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: ashman on August 23, 2005, 09:30:09 AM
Post by: ashman on August 23, 2005, 09:30:09 AM
Well, it took me forever and a day but I finally replaced my old car (95 Merc Cougar) that my sister totalled. It took close to a month but I'm happy. I was trying to get a small SUV or a Toyota pickup but nothing came along so I went w/ a Honda.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/ash93316/accord.jpg)
I wanted a Civic for the MPG but w/ as much driving as I do needed something w/ room and comfort. So far I'm getting around 30 mpg so not 1/2 bad. Its a 2002 DX 5spd 2.3 ltr NON v-tech. Manual everything, lol. The 17's arnt 1/2 bad they make it stand out some from the million other silver Accords.
-ash
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/ash93316/accord.jpg)
I wanted a Civic for the MPG but w/ as much driving as I do needed something w/ room and comfort. So far I'm getting around 30 mpg so not 1/2 bad. Its a 2002 DX 5spd 2.3 ltr NON v-tech. Manual everything, lol. The 17's arnt 1/2 bad they make it stand out some from the million other silver Accords.
-ash
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: Jake D on August 23, 2005, 09:32:29 AM
Post by: Jake D on August 23, 2005, 09:32:29 AM
I like it. That's a good car.
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: Roadstergal on August 23, 2005, 10:34:07 AM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 23, 2005, 10:34:07 AM
If you're not towing, there's no reason to take the mileage hit on a pickup or SUV; there are a lot of roomy and comfy efficient sedans out there, and it looks like you got one. :)
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: ashman on August 23, 2005, 04:09:19 PM
Post by: ashman on August 23, 2005, 04:09:19 PM
I might actually be doing some towing. The owners manual says the max is 1000lb ya'll think a light u-haul open air trailer w/ a 250cc cruiser and a scooter would exceed that? It would be used for towing once in a blue moon if that.
-ash
-ash
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: Roadstergal on August 23, 2005, 04:19:08 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 23, 2005, 04:19:08 PM
Quote from: ashmanya'll think a light u-haul open air trailer w/ a 250cc cruiser and a scooter would exceed that?
I dunno - does the weight of all three exceed 1000lbs?
U-haul open-air trailers are heavy buggers. You might look into buying a cheap used lightweight dedicated motorcycle trailer; you can find good deals. I know a guy who towed two bikes on a trailer with his E30 318, but it was a lightweight trailer.
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: davipu on August 23, 2005, 04:50:37 PM
Post by: davipu on August 23, 2005, 04:50:37 PM
for twice the rental of the uhaul you can get a harbor frieght trailer.
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: ktrim on August 23, 2005, 04:58:52 PM
Post by: ktrim on August 23, 2005, 04:58:52 PM
pepboys auto parts has a utility trailer thats light weight for about $600
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: pantablo on August 23, 2005, 05:05:34 PM
Post by: pantablo on August 23, 2005, 05:05:34 PM
Quote from: ashmanI might actually be doing some towing. The owners manual says the max is 1000lb ya'll think a light u-haul open air trailer w/ a 250cc cruiser and a scooter would exceed that? It would be used for towing once in a blue moon if that.
-ash
we got a 600rr and a gsxr 750 on this harbor freight trailer (bought for $250 new).
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: oppy00 on August 23, 2005, 08:07:30 PM
Post by: oppy00 on August 23, 2005, 08:07:30 PM
Tow away! You'll be fine. Safety numbers are always set low. I mean what's the worst that can happen? Besides wrecking you bike, scooter, and new car. Well, you could kill yourself, but is that really worse?
J/K :lol: :lol:
You should be fine.
J/K :lol: :lol:
You should be fine.
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: EDub on August 24, 2005, 11:10:13 AM
Post by: EDub on August 24, 2005, 11:10:13 AM
btw, civic engine = unbreakable and very zippy, i love 'em, which is why i have 2 :), one is shizer brown, the other is sea foam green
Title: I Finally got a new vehicle
Post by: Jake D on August 24, 2005, 11:16:29 AM
Post by: Jake D on August 24, 2005, 11:16:29 AM
Everything is easier. . . When sea foam green is in fashion.
R-U-N.
R-U-N.