It is a Suzuki, does that mean I can stay?

[wysper]

and the Honda Insight, a very well appointed and good value hybrid with unbeatable running costs.

Glad you stayed away from this one, my inlaws have one, I really hate driving it. I rather our '99 Camry station wagon!

[FJRider]

Anyone finding our place is punished with the best coffee's outside a cafe...

Oh yeh ... make me suffer ... I hope soon ...

[huff3r]

The proof was in driving home this evening in the very wet conditions with rivers of water crossing the roads and running through a very deep puddle, (lake?), on the side of a street, the Kizashi didn't budge and inch, just plowed straight through as though they weren't there.

Cos new cars are heavy!

Good choice though, they are a very nice looking car. And considerably better than some greenie "im better than you even though my batteries arent recycleable" hybrid!

[jaffaonajappa]

May as well have a car, mate. I love riding a bike for the reason's they are a bike and a trike is too car-like for me. The Missus likes them though. But at our age we're getting soft and spoilt with comfort and the MX5 is better than a trike for fun. I can still drive it as it's reasonably comfy with a cushion once down into it, but not daily for sure. It's a long way down and back up again requiring some bending and twisting which is not too good for me. Easier with the top down, though so in fine weather, it should still be great.

Yeah, fair enough. Im not sure an MX5 would be more fun than a Good trike....but agree an MX5 is a fine car.....am guessing the original 1600 manual, non electric steering versions would be getting close to some type of classic status. Still renowned for outstanding handling and have enough oomph due to its low weight? My dads wife had one a few years back. She was a haridresser....but thats coincidental. Was a fun car on fine days.

Edit. I know nada about Suzuki cars. some have nada to comment...

[Laava]

Ed, did you consider a Trike?

Tis a cross between a car and a bike with all the disadvantages of both!
My folks and my in-laaws have both been thru this process of choosing a suitable accessable vehicle. My folks ended up with the City as the front doors open up to about 90 degrees and the seat height from the ground is high making it easier for my rickety ol' Mum to get in. Once in she is at home with everything as all the controls incl handbrake[the biggest put off for most of the competition] are able to be used by her knarled up arthritic old hands. The inlaws for similar reasons bought a Hyundai Tucson 2WD.

[hayd3n]

Yeah, fair enough. Im not sure an MX5 would be more fun than a Good trike....but agree an MX5 is a fine car.....am guessing the original 1600 manual, non electric steering versions would be getting close to some type of classic status. Still renowned for outstanding handling and have enough oomph due to its low weight? My dads wife had one a few years back. She was a haridresser....but thats coincidental. Was a fun car on fine days.

Edit. I know nada about Suzuki cars. some have nada to comment...

1800 manuel lsd r2 edition here
(well the missusiss i drive it occasionally)

[schrodingers cat]

You've got lots of choice!
Suzuki, Obviously.
Honda - and if you buy an impractical S800 its got a motorcycle engine.
Yamaha do the head design for Toyota so at a push you're ok.
Don't forget BMW.

Of course you could buy a Ferguson tractor, put tassles on it and you'd fit right in.

[240]

Good choice Edbear they are good cars and Suzuki reliable as well.
Also if the motor ever eventually shits itself you may be able to whack an M109r motor in there!!

[Edbear]

1800 manuel lsd r2 edition here
(well the missusiss i drive it occasionally)

Ours is a '94 1800 manual and arguably the best model with the first of the chassis upgrades, but a mate reckons the 1600's had the edge in handling on a track due to being a shade lighter. Whatever model you like, though, there's a reason they've been the world's best selling sports car since debut! We've got the usual Momo mods, wheel and pedals, a front and rear spoiler, aftermarket 15" alloys.

Good choice Edbear they are good cars and Suzuki reliable as well.
Also if the motor ever eventually shits itself you may be able to whack an M109r motor in there!!

Was surprised at the grunt it's got! More like a V6 than a four! Torque from way down low, too! Missus says that now, whenever we go out, I've got to go and turn the heated seats on for her so she can get in and sit on warmth...

[Edbear]

Tis a cross between a car and a bike with all the disadvantages of both!
My folks and my in-laaws have both been thru this process of choosing a suitable accessable vehicle. My folks ended up with the City as the front doors open up to about 90 degrees and the seat height from the ground is high making it easier for my rickety ol' Mum to get in. Once in she is at home with everything as all the controls incl handbrake[the biggest put off for most of the competition] are able to be used by her knarled up arthritic old hands. The inlaws for similar reasons bought a Hyundai Tucson 2WD.

I agree, the Honda City is probably the best small car you can get right now, and the only reason it didn't suit was the low and deep boot. For most people that's not an issue, but for me, unfortunately, it was. The Sport model looked fantastic in the deep red and the driving position was almost perfect. Five speed auto is rare in a small car and the 6.4lt/100km rating is very good. I'd have one as a second car in an instant!

[crazyhorse]

Of course you can stay Ed, its still a suzuki - albeit a 4 wheel variety. Gotta put yourself first. Keep up the progress on yr recovery

[shafty]

...we are pro-grammed to receive, ...............you can check out any time you like, but...

[Edbear]

Of course you can stay Ed, its still a suzuki - albeit a 4 wheel variety. Gotta put yourself first. Keep up the progress on yr recovery

Mrs. Bear and I were discussing it this morning and we both felt the same. We've been having that, "What have we done?" reaction. We've never spoiled ourselves like this before and spent so much money, so we are feeling a bit guilty, as though we shouldn't be driving such a flash car!

The kids were blown away as they certainly weren't expecting it either. Of course they do approve...

We can't get over the economy! It's better than the Pulsar! And it's a limo to drive!

[rickstv]

Mrs. Bear and I were discussing it this morning and we both felt the same. We've been having that, "What have we done?" reaction. We've never spoiled ourselves like this before and spent so much money, so we are feeling a bit guilty, as though we shouldn't be driving such a flash car!

The kids were blown away as they certainly weren't expecting it either. Of course they do approve...

We can't get over the economy! It's better than the Pulsar! And it's a limo to drive!

This is called "post purchase blues" and is well documented. Google it. Car dealers are well aware of it too.
My ex attempted to return a car she had just bought because she changed her mind on the colour. This is how I found out about this condition.
Rick.

[Edbear]

This is called "post purchase blues" and is well documented. Google it. Car dealers are well aware of it too.
My ex attempted to return a car she had just bought because she changed her mind on the colour. This is how I found out about this condition.
Rick.

Yeah, I think it's just because we've been so indulgent. We'd be fine if we'd bought a second-hand car, or a smaller, cheaper one. We aren't naturally the show-off type and the neighbour's are jealous, so I tend to play down the purchase.