Need Advice Which Of These Vehicles Would You Guys Reccomend?

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DMAD

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Hi Everyone I am expanding my business in 2008 and I am looking to get out of my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Sedan instead of getting a enclosed 5by8 trailer with hitch to put on my car?



I would like to get something that is safe, reliable, lots of cargo space more than 40 cu ft., AWD, 4WD, FWD, Here are the vehicles I like which ones would you all reccomend? I also need alot of advertising space to on the car?





1. Honda Element SC

2. Subaru Forester

3. Honda CR-V EX-L

4. Toyota RAV4 4CYL or V6

5. Mazda3 GT Hatchback





Any other idea would be great?:tumblewee
 
The ford escape and subaru would be my top choice out of your list. I wouldn't waste my time with the hhr, besides the cool factor(looks) theres nothing i like about it.
 
Does anybody else want to chime in I am getting the car in a week or two I have driven all of them over the past month, Which ones would you guys get?:spot
 
Another vehicle you should check out would be the dodge nitro. Seems like it would fit in the list of what you're looking for.
 
Honda Element SC - good car, the K24 motor is reliable, built well, good fuel economy

Honda CR-V EX-L - nice updated body, excellent reliability, good fuel economy, 4WD

Toyota Matrix XR - hatch design is good for storing things, toyota build quality, a bit underpowered for a 2800lb car IMO. FWD

Toyota RAV4 4CYL or V6 - longer wheelbase = more space, toyota build quality, 4 cyl engine has good fuel economy, V6 engine is well built. 4WD

Mazda5 GT - mazda was recently placed as being one of the most reliable cars on the road. The mini minivan design allows for an innovate solution to storing things. The larger rear storage area gives you more option if you fabricate some storage solution(s). Underpowered and not that great fuel economy. FWD

Mazda3 GT Hatchback - good storage capacity, reliable, good on gas

Nissan Rogue SL - no idea on this one, haven't taken a look at this SUV yet. I believe its built to compete with the CRV and RAV4 though.

Subaru Forester Sport 2.5X, 2.5X Premium, 2.5 Sport XT - well built cars, meant to be driven, AWD. Fuel economy is not as great because of AWD, and weight.

Mazda CX-7 - in another class. But is priced extremely well for what it offers.





I think you need to narrow down your choices. You have too many cars from too many classes. Not to mention the prices.



Kaval
 
if awd is important, i don't think the honda element sc comes in anything except FWD.

i drive an awd element and highly recommend it if you need 4 seats or less, have ice/snow to deal with and want to carry alot of supplies.

i typcially get 20-22 city and 22-24 hwy.
 
Shabs said:
I would go for honda element. Good reliability, optimum space . Value for money.
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That as well as the interior is more durable for carting around your detailing stuff and crazy easy to clean inside.
 
Honda Element seems like a win any of the others do you guys think would be good for my mobile auto detailing operation that has been around for 3 years....
 
I will agree about the Honda Element and the Subaru Forester. Both excellent cars and lots of cargo space for detailing supplies. I'm having a hard time understanding exactly what you are looking for in your original post. Are you looking for something to tow a trailer or are you looking for a new car in lieu of a trailer?



I am also greatly impressed with the new Ford Edge. One of my old clients had one and every time I detailed it I found some other feature that I liked. Tons of room as well (he was a marathon athlete and always toted his bicycle in the back).



Very off topic, but who knew that Jeep made a diesel Liberty?? I detailed one this last week and with my new fascination for diesels thought this was a very cool little SUV. If you are looking for a good hauler with great mileage, I'd check that out as well. Everyone that I know that has owned a Jeep will always own a Jeep.
 
I've been looking at the Element SC also. I like the fact that the 2008 can be had with Royal Blue Pearl (kind of like my Mini).



If you get one, let me know. I'll most likely still be procrastinating. :nervous2:



Ray.
 
I worked at a quicklube for 17 years and the most reliable cars were Honda and Toyota. If you do this FT I would recommend a Toyota Tacoma 2wd 4-door with LEER locking hard tonneau cover. Then you'd never have to unload for passenger room and you'd have a truck to pull the trailer if you needed it later. Also you could access all your stuff over the bedrail w/o having to shuffle everything around like in a car or crossover. I have a 10 year old Landcuiser that people still think is new and try to buy all the time, never a problem but horrible mileage cause its heavy and AWD.
 
Ok I narrowed down the list to 8 I want to get it down to 4 cars. I want a car that I can expand my business with. I am going to start doing it instead of just on weekends doing it full time I had done 125 cars this year including motorcycles, trailers. My full time goal is to do 250+cars, 2-12+boats, 1-12+planes, 2-12+trailers, 2-24+motorcycles . Alot of my clients have boats and small planes. I am also going to be adding extras like Paintless Dent Repair, Windshield Repair and Odor Removal.
 
DMAD said:
Hi Everyone I am expanding my business in 2008 and I am looking to get out of my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Sedan instead of getting a enclosed 5by8 trailer with hitch to put on my car?



I would like to get something that is safe, reliable, lots of cargo space more than 40 cu ft., AWD, 4WD, FWD, Here are the vehicles I like which ones would you all reccomend? I also need alot of advertising space to on the car?





Honda Element SC

Honda CR-V EX-L

Toyota Matrix XR

Toyota RAV4 4CYL or V6

Mazda5 GT

Mazda3 GT Hatchback

Subaru Forester Sport 2.5X, 2.5X Premium, 2.5 Sport XT

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner







Any other idea would be great?:tumblewee
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I would choose the Element over any of those. With the rear seats folded up you will have a ton of roon and a plus is it is all plastic and rubber on the interior so any spills will be more than easy to clean.
 
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