[Life With A Lazy Daze RV] Re: Toad Weights Reply #25 – February 04, 2005, 08:53:34 pm Yahoo Message Number: 50396QuoteWith regard to your former Saturn SL2, what specifically didn't you like Quoteabout it? We are in the process of purchasing our first toad, and a Saturn seemed Quotelike the logical choice. Is the SL2 the larger Saturn (which is what we Quotewant)? How hard is the Honda to hook up compared to the Saturn? Any difference?Quotedellmarv@a... Silver Belle The Saturn seemed like a logical choice to us, too. It hooked up easily enough, requiring only the removal of one fuse, from under the hood, and towed very nicely. Our complaint was with the ergonomics of the car. The driver's and passenger's seats were low, difficult to adjust, and uncomfortable. In addition, there were no grab bars, or passenger assist handles, which made it very difficult for us to get in and out. For someone with no back problems, a long torso and long legs, and better than our flexibility, it would make a great toad.None of these problems jumped out at us as we considered the car, initially. We liked the ability to tow an automatic with little hassle, it was very lightweight (less than the CR-V), inexpensive, and had cruise control, which was a must for me.2002 was the last model year for this particular Saturn. I have no idea what they currently have available that can be towed.Fortunately, the CR-V has turned out to be an execellent toad, with none of the ergonomic problems of the Saturn.Sharon N.
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] Re: Toad Weights Reply #26 – February 04, 2005, 09:30:45 pm Yahoo Message Number: 50398QuoteForget the Escape, do not even go there, no way, no how. The only way an Escape can be towed is up on a trailer, completely off the ground. You can't even tow it on a dolly. According to the 2002, 2003, and 2004 Motorhome Magazine's Dinghy Towing Guides, both the 2WD and 4WD Escape can be towed 4-down IF it has a manual transmission -- the automatic transmission cannot be towed 4-down.Linda & Earl 2004 23.5' Red TK From Quartzsite, AZ
[Life With A Lazy Daze RV] Re: Toad Weights Reply #27 – February 04, 2005, 09:55:13 pm Yahoo Message Number: 50400Quote"...both the 2WD and 4WD Escape can be towed 4-down IF it has a manual transmission..."Linda & Earl 2004 23.5' Red TK From Quartzsite, AZ Linda & Earl Yup, you're right spot on. Would you like to buy my Escape with it's blinkety blank automatic transmission? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Steve S. Lazy Bones
[Life With A Lazy Daze RV] Re: Toad Weights Reply #28 – February 05, 2005, 09:47:39 am Yahoo Message Number: 50409"Fortunately, the CR-V has turned out to be an execellent toad, with none of the ergonomic problems of the Saturn." In addition, Consumers Union's data (based on hundreds of thousands of auto owners) show that the CR-V is much less likely to require repairs than any Saturn model. Not that Saturns are *bad*...they are merely average in reliability, while the CR-V is well above average.Andy Baird
[Life With A Lazy Daze RV] Re: Toad Weights Reply #29 – February 05, 2005, 09:57:24 am Yahoo Message Number: 50411[snip]QuoteIn addition, Consumers Union's data (based on hundreds of thousands of auto owners) show that the CR-V is much less likely to require repairs than any Saturn model. Not that Saturns are *bad*...they are merely average in reliability, while the CR-V is well above average.Quote Andy Baird Andy, that has been our experience with the CR-V, as with the other Hondas we have owned, and our current Odyssey. (Wish I could tow THAT!) At a curb weight of 4,615 lbs, that's not an option with the LD.Sharon N.
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] Re: Toad Weights Reply #30 – February 05, 2005, 10:51:25 am Yahoo Message Number: 50413QuoteWould you like to buy my Escape with it's blinkety blank automatic transmission? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Thanks, but no thanks...we love our Element! :-)Linda & Earl 2004 23.5' Red TK From Quartzsite, AZ
[Life With A Lazy Daze RV] Re: Toad Weights Reply #31 – February 05, 2005, 11:20:40 am Yahoo Message Number: 50414Quote...we love our Element! :-)Linda & Earl 2004 23.5' Red TK From Quartzsite, AZ Linda & EarlWell, as with most anything else, Toast, Bagels, Croissants, it's a matter of taste. Honda probably does't make anything less than quality vehicles but we just could not come to appreciate the appearance of the Element. It's the "different strokes" thing. Had I known that I would own a Lazy Daze before I bought the Escape, I would now be the happy owner of a CR-V.Steve S. Lazy Bones
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