My poor Chevy Tracker

Post #285,586 by Lily 5/28/07 1:14:11 PM Reply	My poor Chevy Tracker Will probably not survive another drive out east. Am considering getting a Chysler Pacifica. Anyone have one? Actually, I'm interested in anything with 3 rows of seats that doesnt look too mini-van-ish. I have to buy American. I get a significant discount through my employer because we're a big three vendor. And I have to stay in a modest price range. The Pacifica caught my eye. Any recommendations?
Post #285,589 by Another Scott 5/28/07 2:04:47 PM Reply	Tough choices. If you really want Big 3, 3 rows of seats, and not a mini-van, you don't have too many choices. Kiplinger likes the GMC Acacia in this slide show of 2007 "crossovers": [link\|http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_pop.html?nm=crossovers\|http://www.kiplinger...tml?nm=crossovers] I'm sure the other GM divisions (Buick, Saturn, etc.) have, or will shortly have, similar vehicles. Consumer Reports calls the Pacifica a "mid-size SUV". In that category, only the Ford Freestyle gets a "check" rating among the domestics. I can't offer any recent first-hand experience with anything from the Big 3, nor anything in this segment. HTH a bit. Good luck! Cheers, Scott.
Post #285,594 by boxley 5/28/07 2:34:10 PM Reply	whats with the minivan dislike? better milage, better handling and in my view safer. More interior room. thanx, bill Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 51 years. meep reach me at [link\|mailto:bill.oxley@cox.net\|mailto:bill.oxley@cox.net]
Post #285,596 by drewk 5/28/07 2:42:22 PM Reply	Back row in the Pacifica is useless Even my wife couldn't sit up straight in the back. The Mazda CX-9 is seriously luxe, but with the "agressive" profile of the windows, the back seat feels like the navigator's seat in a cockpit. IOW nice and roomy, but still claustrophobic. The surprise (to me) was the Mazda 5. Seriously. Three useable rows, sliding doors, but looks and drives more like a wagon than a van. If we weren't anticipating trips with the kids and a set of grandparents, we'd probably be getting one. But the storage space doesn't come close to the vans. === Kip Hawley is still an idiot. === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #285,600 by Lily 5/28/07 3:37:54 PM Reply	That's good to know Thank you. Turns out Mazda is covered under the Ford partner plan, and with the discount and current 1.9% financing, it is much more affordable than the Pacifica. There is a Mazda dealer just up the road. Thanks for the info!
Post #285,991 by Lily 5/31/07 9:09:32 PM Reply	Thank you, Drew. I now have a Mazda 5 sitting in my driveway! I love it! For a 6-seater, it is just so darn sporty! It is a perfect fit for my family. I love the way it handles. I love the seat configuration. I love the moon roof. I LOOOVE the price! I would've never considered this vehicle with out your input. I owe you one. Storage will be a little tight when there are 6 of us taking the ride out to NJ next month, but I figure Shizzy is small. I can slip her some Dramamine and stuff her in the back luggage area. Then I can pile the bags and beach gear in her seat, with the added benefit of not having to listen to her whine about the long drive.
Post #285,992 by bepatient 5/31/07 9:12:08 PM Reply	You and I make 8. Your 5 and my 3. Too much of today's music is fashionable crap dressed as artistry._{Adrian Belew}
Post #286,001 by Lily 5/31/07 9:58:48 PM Reply	zoom zoom!
Post #286,110 by tonytib 6/3/07 12:40:30 PM Reply	+ Tribute makes ? My Tribute is almost 5, and has been trouble free, has survived my wife's driving so far, has plenty of room, drives nicely for a SUV, and the 4WD is nice in the snow. A friend has had a Mazda 5 for a while, and loves it. I wish there was more space behind the rear seats (in the Tribute, I can easily put a big stroller back there, plus groceries). I also love no car payments! --Tony
Post #285,993 by drewk 5/31/07 9:15:42 PM Reply	Woot! Did you go for the bright blue? It was the purdiest. === Kip Hawley is still an idiot. === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #286,000 by Lily 5/31/07 9:58:04 PM Reply	No If I took one they had on the lot they would knock off an extra $1000, so of course, I did. It's gray. Not my first choice, but I'm happy with it. It's still purdy.
Post #285,997 by Another Scott 5/31/07 9:37:03 PM Reply	Neato!
Post #285,603 by bepatient 5/28/07 5:29:40 PM Reply	Hyundai Santa Fe The new one has 3 rows. Really like our older one, though it only has 2 rows. Too much of today's music is fashionable crap dressed as artistry._{Adrian Belew}
Post #285,622 by Lily 5/28/07 8:13:29 PM Reply	I was looking at those Really liked them, too. But no discount pricing for Hyundai available through work. OT: I gotta tell ya, it's so nice to have a job with benefits again. A lot of people at work piss and moan about paying out of pocket expenses for health care or the crappy 401K plan or the meager vacation time. Not me. I am truly appreciative. A few years without benefits of any kind does that to a person. Plus, they let me work remotely 2-3 days per week, they just purchased me a new cell phone, a new laptop is on the way, AND we get to wear jeans all summer. But best of all, when I realized the job was really designed for a nurse, not a social worker, they created a new position for me and now I oversee all the behavioral health/medical co-morbidity cases within the health plan. It really is all good.
Post #285,623 by Another Scott 5/28/07 8:19:53 PM Reply	Excellent news. :-)

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