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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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The Raptor IS the answer.
Yeah -- up until about this time next year when gas is pushing $4.00 per gallon.....
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PJB4x4
A Mustang wont fit car seats well at all.
They actually fit pretty good, got 2 in the back of my 08, one was rear facing during the summer and no problems. The passenger was a lil more forward and its was easy getting them in and out of the back seat for a 2 door
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
Yeah -- up until about this time next year when gas is pushing $4.00 per gallon.....
Something you should know about me is that I don't let THEM dictate which car or gas guzzler I want. My bank account will Just means I'll have to drive less. If you convert what I've been paying for gas in Canada with dollar exchange, we've flirted and surpassed $4 US a gallon plenty of times. It's $1.10 per liter now, times by 3.74 (L TO US Gallon) and money being at near par, works out to be close to $4 now!

Here's something I've been looking for for a while: a supercab Lariat, 2008
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/FORD/F-15...ms=trucks_vans
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MRLSU2U
You want a real dad's cool car. Cadillac CTS-V nuff said. But from the list you've got I'd go with a marauder
I second MRLSU on the caddy! But, if that's not on the list then yeah on the marauder.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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If you can find a Marauder, go for it. Just be sure to put a sweet *** exhaust on it!
 

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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by shifty219
They actually fit pretty good, got 2 in the back of my 08, one was rear facing during the summer and no problems. The passenger was a lil more forward and its was easy getting them in and out of the back seat for a 2 door
Assuming youre not 6'3" and have the seat almost all the way back.

My friend had a Mustang and it was tight in the back for his daughter's car seat. I rode in it and had to pull the seat way up and wasnt comfortable at all in the car.

My mom got rid of her '78 Mustang when she was pregnant for me because the car seat didnt fit.
 

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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0L 274 HP Turbo (burns 87 octane and gets 35mpg)
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Carpenter
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0L 274 HP Turbo (burns 87 octane and gets 35mpg)
It's still a Hyundai though.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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we have a f150 2004 supercab with a childseat in the passenger side (wife) and she must to move the seat forward. she is 5`6" and she is not very confortable neither my 4 yo daugther
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Thank you^, sorry, I'd never drive a Hyandai! Or Kia, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda, Scion etc, pretty much anything non- big 3. Still, after continuing to look, it's hard to not own a Ford period!!! I searched for Marauders, hardly anything in Canada, last time I looked there was at least 6 or 11 on autotrader.ca alone. It might be a supercab F-150 just like the link I posted or a new one. There are so many I'd like to have though! Thanks for the input, I just wanted some feedback, never thought of the Marauder as being that popular, I'll keep an eye open for sure!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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Dad has a 2010 Ford Fusion SE and I think it's a cool car. 4 banger with the 6 speed stick. 30+ MPGs and fun to drive. His was about $18,500 brand spanking new using D plan (Employee and Family discount), and that included a few options (Sync, power seat, etc). Decent room in the back seat. I've taken it on a few road trips and would love to have one.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Good suggestion on the Fusion, I was actually thinking about one just now. I had test drove a fully loaded 06 and forgot how much I liked it.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Ok I have not seen this car on the list but why not a lease return SHO?? Gas sipping Eco Boost V6 with all the scoot of a V8 just at thought.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Just find a P71.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dsq3973
Ok I have not seen this car on the list but why not a lease return SHO?? Gas sipping Eco Boost V6 with all the scoot of a V8 just at thought.
Those are gonna be expensive (dunno what his budget is), and it's probably too soon for there to be any lease returns. But, they are badass cars.
 
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