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iconoclastNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:32 AM Original message |
My liberal concious...should I not buy that FORD EXPLORER? |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
1. We have an explorer and it is lovely for bad weather but it costs |
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don954 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
2. buy it, your only using it part time on demand |
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soleft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
3. seems like a case for special dispensation |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
4. It's used |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:39 AM Response to Reply #4 |
12. I agree and it'll just go in a landfill anyway if you don't buy it. n/t |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
5. well, it's used, so Ford will not profit from it n/t |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
6. Operating a used vehicle doesn't do much for Ford's bottom line |
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kay1864 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
7. My $0.02... |
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iconoclastNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:48 AM Response to Reply #7 |
21. Valid Point |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
8. I couldn't do it |
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gulfcoastliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
9. Get a RAV4 or CRV |
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Nimrod2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:54 AM Response to Reply #9 |
29. RAV is very good on gas...We have one, rated very high for gas mileage! |
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HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
10. You might want to see if it's one of those rolly-over suv designs |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
11. Work out the total cost of ownership, then decide. |
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ohio_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
13. Ah, a dilemma |
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goodhue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
14. Buy the Explorer off your mom and then trade it in for a Focus ZX5 |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
15. Use it. |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
16. I think the anti-SUV crowd is a little too zelous... buy it. |
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Touchdown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:52 AM Response to Reply #16 |
25. I live in Colorado and 4WD is NOT a must. |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
17. Politics aside, don't buy that Ford |
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iconoclastNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:51 AM Response to Reply #17 |
24. Well I'm going to fill it up with friends on these weekend trips. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 12:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
33. Actually, I have a 98 Explorer |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
18. buying it to keep a commuter from buying it is stupid, imo |
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Ready4Change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
19. What do YOU need in a car? |
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iconoclastNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:52 AM Response to Reply #19 |
26. Here's what I want. |
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Proud_Lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
20. I have an Explorer |
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starchimes (80 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
22. I have a 98 explorer sport. It gets 14 miles a gallon. |
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BJW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
23. put some pink triangles and pro-dem bumperstickers on it! |
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BJW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 12:33 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. and pro-American and pro-union too! |
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Nimrod2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
27. Please don't buy it....I am trading down from my Blazer this week. |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
28. When I lived in NYC... |
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info being (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
30. Better than buying a new car |
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KG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
31. if you don't drive it, someone else will. go for it. |
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mcscajun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
32. Having lived in upper, UPPER Manhattan many years ago |
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iconoclastNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 01:36 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. I live in Queens. |
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GrumpyGreg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. Buy it for heaven's sake. Don't overthink this thing ! |
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malachibk (780 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
36. Ford also just pulled its advertising from gay magazines after pressure |
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hobbywizard (38 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
37. Don't do it. |
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yankeedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
39. Do you live in Manhattan? |
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iconoclastNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-05 12:48 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Nope. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-05 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
40. I say go for it. |
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