Which Vehicle ??
Aug 25th 2010 | 3:02 am
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Aug 25th 2010 | 3:12 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
VW, timed electric block heater? I think not, with VW electrics the boot will open at 5 am and the doors will lock themselves with the key inside. VW are not good at electrical bits and I'm comparing to the works of Lucas, Prince of Darkness.
Aug 25th 2010 | 3:17 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
Fair enough. Maybe you could go "old skool" with a paraffin heater underneath the engine. With any luck you might set fire to it and be rid of it for good.
Aug 25th 2010 | 3:19 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
You are the man pictured on the left:
Aug 25th 2010 | 4:46 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
Hi
A 7 seat Toyota RAV 4 would probably fit the OP's requirements nicely.
What do you need the 7 seats for? If its for daily use then a van would be best, if its for very occasional trips then maybe an SUV would be fine, but 'not too big' and 7 seats doesn't always tally or fit your price tag. If its to just fit the inlaws in when they visit- then its much cheaper to get the car you want and then hire a car for when they are here.
We have a mazda 5 (six seats, fab car) and a mistibushi outlander (with the 2 occasional seats fitted). Love both.
We have a mazda 5 (six seats, fab car) and a mistibushi outlander (with the 2 occasional seats fitted). Love both.
Aug 25th 2010 | 5:24 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
I know it's verging on the "do I need a block heater" debate, but what's the point of a remote start? Other than unnecessarily pumping exhaust gases into the atmosphere for a few minutes to save the hassle of putting on a hat and gloves? Is this the same mentality that maintains it's sensible to sit for ten minutes in a line-up of idling vehicles for a drive-through window at Tim Hortons rather than to park up and go inside - or am I missing some vital nugget of automotive engineering genius?
If the issue is windscreen steaming (not applicable in bone-dry Alberta), then the obvious solution is to not breathe during the first 10 minutes of driving. It just takes a bit of practice.
Aug 25th 2010 | 5:53 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
Is there any sort of jammer available that would kill a remotely-started engine?
One of my neighbours has an F-350 which is noiser than a combine harvester, that he invariably runs for 10 mins before getting in it. 'Built tough' indeed.
I'd love to be able to point a clicker at it and kill the engine every time he started it up.
One of my neighbours has an F-350 which is noiser than a combine harvester, that he invariably runs for 10 mins before getting in it. 'Built tough' indeed.
I'd love to be able to point a clicker at it and kill the engine every time he started it up.
Aug 25th 2010 | 6:14 am
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Aug 25th 2010 | 6:31 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
I think that there is some good points here and have decided that we will hire a mini van if and when required for visitors.
I favour a Subaru Outback now - - looks a real nice car (comments ?)
I will also price up a Honda CRV but I think that the price with the remote start and heater block will be far higher because it only seems to be on the higher spec models.
Lastly just to give a 3rd option is the Chevrolet Equinox. Looks pretty good and lots of options....but again remote start only on higher specs...or so it seems.
JET
I favour a Subaru Outback now - - looks a real nice car (comments ?)
I will also price up a Honda CRV but I think that the price with the remote start and heater block will be far higher because it only seems to be on the higher spec models.
Lastly just to give a 3rd option is the Chevrolet Equinox. Looks pretty good and lots of options....but again remote start only on higher specs...or so it seems.
JET
Aug 25th 2010 | 6:57 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
North American vehicles dont do great fuel economy. Its not a factor in their existence unfortunately.
Aug 25th 2010 | 7:41 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
Snow tires are needed for snowy winter driving. You can also buy a set of tire chains to keep in the trunk (boot) just in case.
Aug 25th 2010 | 10:49 am
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Re: Which Vehicle ??
Is there any sort of jammer available that would kill a remotely-started engine?
One of my neighbours has an F-350 which is noiser than a combine harvester, that he invariably runs for 10 mins before getting in it. 'Built tough' indeed.
I'd love to be able to point a clicker at it and kill the engine every time he started it up.
One of my neighbours has an F-350 which is noiser than a combine harvester, that he invariably runs for 10 mins before getting in it. 'Built tough' indeed.
I'd love to be able to point a clicker at it and kill the engine every time he started it up.
Last edited by agr; Aug 25th 2010 at 10:52 am. Reason: edited to add: this may be true, but that doesn't make it a good idea. Just in case..
