Big cars
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Topic: Big cars
Posted By: meow
Subject: Big cars
Date Posted: 13 August 2006 at 9:03pm
What do you guys think about big cars like SUV's etc? Some of you must own them so am interested to see your opinions.. reason I ask is coz on another forum (*cough*forum nerd *cough) I go to, there are mainly Americans on there.. have known most of them for a few years now.. so someone bought a huge new SUV and I said "it's nice, good gas guzzler" or something along those lines and it really got everyone's back up! As most of them own them..  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 13 August 2006 at 10:06pm
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We own a people mover (Toyota Lucida) because it's the only car we all fit in together as a family (mum, dad, three kids and gran) AND it has enough boot space to fit a couple of pushchairs and a portacot. I hated it at first, because I moved from my nice sporty three door RAV4 which I loved into the people mover family van. I hate that it costs so much to fill now with the price of petrol, but kinda have to laugh when the middle-aged old men in my neighbourhood pull up at the gas station in their suburban land cruiser (why do you need one if you live on the north shore????) and end up paying twice as much to fill their tanks up.
We've also got a nice fuel efficient second car for hubby to take to work which doesn't cost us as much to fill. ------------- |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 8:12am
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Yeah, a lot of people in the US and Canada have them and don't think twice about it, mind you - a few of my family members back home have them but it's because they have kids etc. I wouldn't mind one because I sort of do like the look, but ultimately couldn't justify the price of petrol if I wasn't driving it for a practical reason. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
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Posted By: Lulu
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 9:33am
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We have always owned SUV's and V8's and Love them... the gas is just the price you have to pay I guess. I couldn't see myself in a little fuel efficient car now. But I'd never say never!
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 10:18am
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My dad had one a Nissan Big Horn, but sold it due to the petrol costs. We have a V6 car at the moment and i am sure it eats the petrol cos we are going through a hell of a lot. I want to get a station wagon soon maybe after this bubs is born as it would be so much easier to cart the kids around. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 10:40am
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We have a Toyota Emina, which we love. Our "first" car which we bought about 6 months after we got married was a small Toyota Corolla station wagon... it was a 1.5l gutless wonder, but brilliant for around Hamilton and the odd longer trip (would struggle up the Kaimais when fully loaded though!) and roomy enough to fit everything we needed for a two week holiday with two kids.
We bought the Emina off my parents in May or June this year... going from a 1.5l to a 2.4l we expected to pay more for petrol, but really, it hasn't made that much difference to our budget as far as normal use goes. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 10:54am
| we have a mitsubishi challenger and i love it. its not a huge suv but not small like a rav 4 or vitara. its the first time ive ever had a car i love. sure the petrol is an issue but it would be with most cars these days. i love being higher and its so easy to get the kids out if plus heaps of boot room. i dont think i would go back to a normal car now. |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 9:23pm
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We just bought a brand new Honda CRV, and I am sooooo in love with my new wheels. It is a 2.4l "SUV", and my honda civic, which we traded in was a 2.5l, so the gas isn't really any difference. Both cost about $80 to fill up (at these prices) my civic was bout $70 - $75 at the beginning of the year. We got it cos it has heaps of boot space, and tonnes of backseat space, including 3 built into the roof thingys for the car seat tethers and a belt type one as well. You can easy fit 2 car seats and a teenager in the back, which we tried. I am super shallow, and image concious (well, not really, but what I am going to say next will sound that way)when we needed a bigger vehicle for our expanding family, I stated I would rather have a bike and 2 seats than a van or a wagon (unless it was an audi..)not to offend anyone, but I guess I never got over selling the MX5 dream for a 4 door sedan when I got preg with Jake...I wanted styley and sporty as well as practical, and the RAV4 4 doors, my first choice, too small! anyhow. Yep, I guess we have an SUV sort of, but not a real gas guzzler (although hubbys falcon futura is a guzzler..) ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 9:24pm
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Hope I didn't offend you wagon/Emina/estima owners....didn't mean it that way, also didn't mean to sound skitey about new car either.... I am just soooooooooooooo in love with it. Only had it a month. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 3:19pm
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Annie my sister has a CRV and she loves it.
Willie has a tank. A Nissan Safari 7 seater but really you should just call it a tank. It's a diesel, so pretty cost effective, but I hate driving it coz it's so big and clunky. Suits him tho coz he is a truck driver and likes to own the road. It atually gives me the heebies when he drives my little car coz he's not used to autos, and not used to being so low to the ground. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 3:28pm
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I'll bravely say it(and please don't be offended)....I am not a fan of the big SUV's/4WD's etc...only because I find so many of the drivers horrible, bullying and generally intimidating (I'm sure no one on here is like that though! )
I've got a Holden Vectra which I'm really happy with and the gas consumption is awesome (I use about $65.00 per fornight!) so I'm in no hurry to upgrade! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 4:31pm
| Paws... my Dad is one of those. Arrogant middle aged males! Arghhhh!!!! |
Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 5:11pm
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If I could have any car for free I would have the new range rover.... OMG I know it is totally over the top and I dont think I would ever spend my own money on one (as if I would ever have that much for a car but hey!) but my boss got one a few months back and when I drove in it I was likE WOW!!!! THIS MUST BE THE CAR THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF!
But since I cant afford one and most likely never will I will have to carry on pretending that I really dont like them and wouldnt drive one if you paid me LOL!  ...  ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 8:25pm
My dad just bought a bus. WTF!?!?! 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 8:25pm
| Look out New Zealand. |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 8:46pm
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lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Emma, those Safari things are HUUUUUUUGGGEEE, I once had to back one out of our drive so I could get out, and holy crackers it was like driving a bus, I HATED it. Paws, no offence taken! It has to be said, though, ours isn't a remuera taxi, though, we bought it for economy (I only fill once a month) and towing the boat down the marlborough sounds, you need an AWD or 4WD as some of the roads are pretty yuck, especially if you get car sick like me! and it still fit into my looks sporty criteria... ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:05pm
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lol I'm so glad you guys have a sense of humour! Ugh those American women are so bitchy on this other forum it's turned in "I've got money so I can do whatever the f&%$* I want" thread..
Nikki, a bus?!?! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:06pm
mmm boysenberry icecream  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:07pm
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oooh I just had the hugest bowl of deep south boysenberry. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:14pm
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snap! It was so good I might have to sneak a bit more Nice and creamy ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 3Littllies
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:18pm
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Ugh. Hate people movers! Sorry, mateys!
But then my ideal car would be any old lady miniature car (so long as it had a bit of grunt!) - but then I have 3 little kids and loads of kid crap, so I have a station wagon, which I'm not proud of, but it does the trick! Nope, I make no sense at all! Signing off now back into my own crazy world Rosie |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:24pm
ok I have no clue about cars and DP informed me that SUV's aren't really that big.. this is what I was talking about:  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:26pm
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umm yeah, I think only all blacks and men with small penis syndrome drive those....
3littlies, I hate people movers too. All the Bretherens have them...not intended to offend... Hey, Meow, deep south is the BEST icecream, have you tried Very chocolate berry? mmmmmmm sex in a plate. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:28pm
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haha I knew that kiwis would understand! I may as well have started an American hating thread as far as they're concerned.. I'm the only NZer there ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:29pm
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heh I meant snap about the boysenberry flavour.. haven't tried deep south, guess I should huh? -signed meow aka icecream addict ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:30pm
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They are so defensive!!!! After all, it is only a Vee Hickle, (isn't that how its said?) ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:31pm
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Deep south ice cream is to die for, signed annie the icecream connisouer ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:32pm
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hmm yes I have to admit I only have limited options at my local pak n slave.. might have to venture elsewhere (woolworths, anyone?) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:34pm
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it is soooooooo worth it. I have to hide my very choc berry, as my stepson could eat a whole container in one go. Also very very yum is the signature range choc eclair. mmmm ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:40pm
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Yes! I've tried that one.. mmm.. I can recommend Tip Top Caramel Rocky Road.. oh man you can't sample that one without eating a bowl full! And any kind of cookies and cream ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:42pm
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I am craving the jolly lolly type of ice cream at the mo, and can't find any!!! You know, jubey loolies, and teal colour ice cream... mmmmm
I love rocky road.....mmmmm ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:49pm
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You mean goody goody gum drops?! We have some in our freezer! They've recently released all the flavours you couldn't get from the supermarket before.. have a look @ pak n save for Tip Top, goody gum drops!! (It's my fav) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 15 August 2006 at 9:57pm
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No pak and slave in blenners, will check out new owrld tomorrow. Yep, goody goody gumdrop (drooling thinking about it)off to bed now, with visions of goody gum drop fairies dancing in my head! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 11:59am
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LOL Nikki - a bus???
And Paws - I know what you mean about 4WD drivers - Willie is a road hog  Comes from spending 60 hours a week driving a 46 foot truck and trailer - I guess when he's in his truck he kind of does own the road. But I do have to keep him in check when I'm in the car with him.
And as for icecream, caramel all the way - although miss Maya is a big gumdrops fan... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 12:03pm
| Goody goody gumdrops!! My all time fav! As for cars,..well Im a bit scared about driving our new station wagon, after my wee mazda familia Ive had for 9 years! Hee hee! |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 1:22pm
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OK... I'm going out on a limb here... who has tried Cappucino Fudge Icecream, Kiwi brand. It's soooooooo goooooooood!!!
I think it was the one I bought to your house Kat... Didya like it??? |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 2:50pm
Umm... it's all gone A little fairy must have eaten it?  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 3:37pm
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I bet Ella ate it all Kat... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 3:47pm
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I'm a jelly tip fan, I could eat the whole container in one go if I had the chance. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 5:31pm
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STOP TALKING ABOUT ICE CREAM, I inocently started reading this thread about cars and now want ice cream!!! That isnt part of the diet ladies, come on now dont be mean Im going to dream of ice cream tonight now
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 8:06pm
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Mmmmmm, caramel movenpick.... Must send Willie to Countdown... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 16 August 2006 at 8:12pm
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Cookies and Cream for me....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 17 August 2006 at 9:27am
My fav ice cream is orange choc chip, or lime... I havent eaten ice cream for months  Unless you count me trying the soy one 
We have a 4WD Mitsi Legnum station wagon, but we have decided to sell it (btw if anyone wants to buy it have a look in the trade section! ) ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 17 August 2006 at 9:31am
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hey, the So good Vanilla Ice Cream is quite yummy aimee ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 17 August 2006 at 10:21am
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Although I am SLOWLY getting used to the soy taste in things like baking, but anything that is too strong is out!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |