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Old 11-27-2012, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul View Post
Or, if you really wanted an SUV, why not find a used or end-of-model Element? The seat configurations in that thing are CRAZY. Unfortunately they killed the car, so it may be a chore to find one, but for hauling lots of stuff, can't go wrong. It's the #1 choice for triathletes.
I've been driving the same Element since the first model year. '02? Great little car. Over 100K miles and I've only had to replace the alternator and brakes.

I'm a bit tired of it now, but it was extremely practical. I've transported everything a king sized bed, stacks of pre-hung doors, a full pallet of flooring for my house, a full-sized marimba [my wife is a band director] and when it comes to moving, that thing has ridiculous cubic footage.

You mention the Fit, my wife drives a Fit. Loves it. We drove it up to Montana a few years back and got great gas mileage, although I will say 20+ hours in that thing and you'll have a severe crick in your back.
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