nothermark wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 02:35:04 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>>nothermark wrote:
>>
>>>I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon
>>>but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door.
>>>Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff
>>>in. My major use is to service computers.
>>
>>The Elantra 5-door has large trunk, enough to carry a few computers.
>>With the seats folded down, it's huge inside. If you pull the rear seat
>>cushion up and forward before folding the seat backs down, it creates a
>>flat floor. I routinely carry bicyles and kayaking gear in mine.
>>
>>
>>>I'm thinking a 2005 now would have the right
>>>miles in a year to trade if I want to trade again
>>
>>That would be a VERY expensive way to go.
>>
>>
>>>or I will be very happy and drive it until it dies and/or I retire.
>>
>>That makes more sense.
>>
>>
>>>I also may drop $500 or so in my 99 Accent and try for another 2 years. ;-)
>>
>>It's only 6 years old and all it needs is $500 worth of work, so why
>>would you not fix it? Even if you were going to sell it, you'd be better
>>off to fix it first.
>
>
> It's got 100,000 mi on it, is starting to rust, needs the rotors and
> belts replaced and is probably worth about $500 as a tradein. A new
> elantra would get me more room, better access, heated mirrors, cruise,
> etc. $500 would get the Accent through inspection but it would take
> another $500 to $1000 to clean it up. I will also need the timing
> belt and tires again. Then there is the 6 yr old, 100,000 mi "what's
> next" factor. If I had a choice I would keep it and buy something
> else for backup but that would cause a major domestic issue. ;-)

I hear ya'. Considering that with minimal maintenance, it will probably
last at least another 50K mile, it sounds like a good candidate to
become a "winter car", if you live in an area with "real" winters. I'll
bet you can do better on it price-wise if you sell it yourself. FWIW, I
recently sold a '94 Excel with 175K miles and in need of front wheel
bearings for $300. It was bought by a woman who's husband is a mechanic.

 

nothermark wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 02:35:04 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>>nothermark wrote:
>>
>>>I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon
>>>but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door.
>>>Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff
>>>in. My major use is to service computers.
>>
>>The Elantra 5-door has large trunk, enough to carry a few computers.
>>With the seats folded down, it's huge inside. If you pull the rear seat
>>cushion up and forward before folding the seat backs down, it creates a
>>flat floor. I routinely carry bicyles and kayaking gear in mine.
>>
>>
>>>I'm thinking a 2005 now would have the right
>>>miles in a year to trade if I want to trade again
>>
>>That would be a VERY expensive way to go.
>>
>>
>>>or I will be very happy and drive it until it dies and/or I retire.
>>
>>That makes more sense.
>>
>>
>>>I also may drop $500 or so in my 99 Accent and try for another 2 years. ;-)
>>
>>It's only 6 years old and all it needs is $500 worth of work, so why
>>would you not fix it? Even if you were going to sell it, you'd be better
>>off to fix it first.
>
>
> It's got 100,000 mi on it, is starting to rust, needs the rotors and
> belts replaced and is probably worth about $500 as a tradein. A new
> elantra would get me more room, better access, heated mirrors, cruise,
> etc. $500 would get the Accent through inspection but it would take
> another $500 to $1000 to clean it up. I will also need the timing
> belt and tires again. Then there is the 6 yr old, 100,000 mi "what's
> next" factor. If I had a choice I would keep it and buy something
> else for backup but that would cause a major domestic issue. ;-)

I hear ya'. Considering that with minimal maintenance, it will probably
last at least another 50K mile, it sounds like a good candidate to
become a "winter car", if you live in an area with "real" winters. I'll
bet you can do better on it price-wise if you sell it yourself. FWIW, I
recently sold a '94 Excel with 175K miles and in need of front wheel
bearings for $300. It was bought by a woman who's husband is a mechanic.

 

nothermark wrote:
> I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon
> but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door.
> Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff
> in. My major use is to service computers. I'm also looking at Subaru
> but the twice the price issue keeps cropping up. ;-)

Small wagons are highly practical, and hard to find .

The Ford Focus wagon might work for you.

 

nothermark wrote:
> I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon
> but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door.
> Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff
> in. My major use is to service computers. I'm also looking at Subaru
> but the twice the price issue keeps cropping up. ;-)

Small wagons are highly practical, and hard to find .

The Ford Focus wagon might work for you.

 

Also check Subaru Forester and Mazda (whatever their small wagon is).

 

Also check Subaru Forester and Mazda (whatever their small wagon is).