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Old May 10, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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If you aren't considering anything else, including a much more frugal solution, then get the edge and be done with it. It will do whatever you want and has the stuff you want and will tow that loaf of bread on wheels.
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Old May 10, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Corey
And Brock, newer pickups don't get nearly the bad gas mileage that people make 'em out to get. My dad gets 20 mpg in his 4wd Sierra. If you like them I wouldn't rule them out on gas prices alone.
I just averaged a litte over 19 in my 2003 F150 on my little trip i just got back from..
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Old May 10, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Definately the Edge in my opinion. Sharpest looking cross-over out there. If I was to buy an SUV that is what I would buy. I have read reviews on the Edge about how reliable and well built they are.

The FJ is different in good way, but it's not something I would be able to drive daily.
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Old May 10, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Why don't you buy a piece of crap truck for balloon stuff and something that actually gets really good mileage for a daily? I mean, how long and how often are you really in the balloon tow rig really? Basing the purchase of your daily driver on something you do every once in a while is dumb in my opinion.
I mean... that's a thought, but not something I really want to do. My current daily driver is an 18 year old Civic with 230,000 miles and no air conditioning. I figured because the Mach1 is nearly paid off, I'd get something new to replace the CRX and have the ability to seat four adults comfortably and pull a trailer. During summer months, I'll probably be pulling the trailer up to twice a week.

Originally Posted by Corey
Really? I liked it a lot. The wheels remind me of the ones off a new Civic Si, though. LOL
I definitely see the resemblance in the wheels, too! The front bumper is the main thing I don't like about it. The color and wheels are sharp though.

Originally Posted by Corey
That's not his only reason for buying the new vehicle. He wants something nice to drive everyday anyways. It's dual purpose.
Exactly.

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And Brock, newer pickups don't get nearly the bad gas mileage that people make 'em out to get. My dad gets 20 mpg in his 4wd Sierra. If you like them I wouldn't rule them out on gas prices alone.
Really? That's pretty impressive, but it isn't a truck's gas mileage alone that turns me off to them. Their overall size is just to much for what I'd want to deal with.

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I definitely think you should give the Toyota Yaris a chance. I think it more than suits none of your needs.
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Originally Posted by Sandy Pants
Actually, the only addition is the glass roof. I'd recommend going on Ford.com and pricing one out. If you got the base model you might be able to just squeeze in over $30K, but I priced the Limited with the same options as you and got it for just over $32K or so from both AAFES and Beach Fords Internet pricing
I could definitely swing $32K. I'd ideally like to be <$30K, but you know the saying... wish in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up quicker. I could also easily be persuaded into buying something that's been gently used. Especially a MKX.

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If you aren't considering anything else, including a much more frugal solution, then get the edge and be done with it. It will do whatever you want and has the stuff you want and will tow that loaf of bread on wheels.
Loaf of bread? LOL? I guess I don't get it.

Originally Posted by buugiewuugie
I have read reviews on the Edge about how reliable and well built they are.

The FJ is different in good way, but it's not something I would be able to drive daily.
Well that's good to hear. I like the FJ too, but I'm starting to think the Edge is going to just be a much more practical choice. I'm not ruling anything out until I've driven both though.
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Old May 10, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Here in UAE, I have a friend who pulls his 18' ski boat with an Edge. No problems...
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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Here in UAE, I have a friend who pulls his 18" ski boat with an Edge. No problems...
well yeah, an 18 inch ski boat would weigh like two pounds.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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well yeah, an 18 inch ski boat would weigh like two pounds.
...or well over 2000 pounds with the trailer.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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...or well over 2000 pounds with the trailer.
I believe he was attempting to point out that he said 18" and not 18'.
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Originally Posted by Spic, Amen.
I believe he was attempting to point out that he said 18" and not 18'.
Nah.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by spitzbergen
Here in UAE, I have a friend who pulls his 18' ski boat with an Edge. No problems...
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...or well over 2000 pounds with the trailer.
What would an eighteen foot boat weigh approximately? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to boats...
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