hate car shopping

[id10t]

On the hunt for that which doesnt exist (small pickup like ranger or mazda or ...) and so have been exploring compromises. Need to hold a couple of adults and fishing stuff and long spoon stuff, and not have a cvt transmission. Cost, gas mileage, overall mileage etc. Ugh.

Found another Nissan Versa with low miles but what makes me even consider it is that it has a manual transmission and no touch screen or other overly computerized interfaces or other modern car bs.

My last Versa was great as far as trunk storage etc for fishing and long spoon cases, but that darn cvt transmission caused a premature death and wouldnt let me tow even a small light canoe setup

[wdfifteen]

Life was easier when you had fewer choices.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by id10t

Found another Nissan Versa with low miles but what makes me even consider it is that it has a manual transmission and no touch screen or other overly computerized interfaces or other modern car bs.

My last Versa was great as far as trunk storage etc for fishing and long spoon cases, but that darn cvt transmission caused a premature death and wouldnt let me tow even a small light canoe setup

I've test driven some Versas in the past when the kids were shopping. Ugh. But then they were all auto trans. Maybe a manual would be better.

[Zeke]

You lost me when you said pick up and Nissan Versa in the same thought.

[pwd72s]

Supply...demand. Government forcing unwanted choices. 'Bout sums it up.

[id10t]

Originally Posted by Zeke

You lost me when you said pick up and Nissan Versa in the same thought.

There are no small pickups with under 100k miles for sale in my area. So since small pickup is out, sedan with enough room fer my stuff is next option

[id10t]

Aaand moot point. Lady talked to her pastor and decided not to sell

At least she reached out to let me know instead of just ghosting me ...

[rfuerst911sc]

How about a wagon ? Like a Volvo or VW Jetta and I think there are some Honda/Toyota/Lexus versions .

[id10t]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

How about a wagon ? Like a Volvo or VW Jetta and I think there are some Honda/Toyota/Lexus versions .

Havent ruled them out, but everything around me seems to have hundreds of thousands of miles

[Reg]

Buy a Toyota pic up with 150k. They’re good for 300k or more.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by Reg

Buy a Toyota pic up with 150k. They’re good for 300k or more.

I'm surprised to hear that from someone from snow and ice country. I had a 2003 that I loved dearly. Great truck, and I wish they still made them. But the rust! The front roll bar bolts rusted through, the frame rusted through, even the power steering cylinder rusted through. A rust free Tundra would be great, but there aren't many out there. The engine was still running strong at 106k miles, but I was afraid it was going to fall through the frame.

[Baz]

I've bought several vehicles off eBay, so don't rule that out while you're looking, Steve!

Two were Volvo wagons and the other my 356....all exceeded my expectations after obtaining said vehicles.

[MBAtarga]

Nissan Titan too big?

I've no affiliation whatsoever but this is in FL.

https://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-trailers-sale-wanted/942858-2006-nissan-titan-4x2se-70-000-miles.html

[Baz]

Originally Posted by MBAtarga

Nissan Titan too big?

I've no affiliation whatsoever but this is in FL.

https://www.thehulltruth.com/trucks-trailers-sale-wanted/942858-2006-nissan-titan-4x2se-70-000-miles.html

Posted on 07-01-2018...wonder if it's still for sale.....

[Baz]

Originally Posted by id10t

Havent ruled them out, but everything around me seems to have hundreds of thousands of miles

Here's a low mileage (42,566) one-owner Volvo wagon. Located in Georgia, about 372 miles away, but you can do a search for ones closer to your location.

You can install trailer hitches on these too.

Asking price is $11,890.

2001 Volvo V70 1-OWNER 42K XC CROSS COUNTRY 3RD SEAT AWD 4WD I-5 20V TURBO WAGON

[shinrai]

Ford Maverick Hybrid is an awesome small truck.

[porsche tech]

Mini vans are extremely practical. When I worked I always bought what was traded in and destined for the wholesaler, paying the wholesale price. Usually Audi, VW, American. After retirement (and no longer had that option) I listened to my wife and bought a new Honda Odyssey which now has 145K trouble free miles on it. As usual she was right. Can haul tons of stuff in it, good travel car and when the kids/grandkids are here we all fit. When I bought it I told my buddy I was angsting over spending that much money on a car and he said he’d be angsting over being seen driving a mini van!

[Skytrooper]

I would second the minivan. I had a 2003 Honda Odyssey. I sold it with 145k on it. It was still like new inside and out. Mechanically excellent. I am looking for another as we speak. I regret selling it. It could hold full 4x8 sheets of plywood or drywall and lots of 2x4’s. Tons of room for 6-7 pax with incredible comfort. It would easily pull a 4x8 trailer too. The V6 was giving me 27 mpg on the highway. We parted ways 4 years ago. If looking for one of these, do not let high mileage scare you of…most will make it to 300k.

JMHO

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by Baz

Posted on 07-01-2018...wonder if it's still for sale.....

It's for sale - he took it off market and has just put it back up. He did raise the price on it though!

[Rusty Heap]

Don't laugh if it works.

Saw this last week at a riding area.