[Abby10]

Originally Posted by fw102807

Wow that is impressive. It is NOTHING but strange. Maybe they just don't make them like that anymore as these were all newer vehicles.

That could very well be. NOTHING good seems to last forever, in this world anyway. Certainly gives me reason to take a look at other options next time around.

So speaking of all of this, if we were considering a new vehicle for Florida, would you guys suggest buying it here, meaning up north, before our move or just wait until we get there. I'm thinking about the cost of transferring licenses and all that goes with moving from one state to another. What has been your experience? Look forward to your responses unless you know NOTHING - had to get that in there somehow.

Didn't I say I was going to the gym? See you all a little later - lol.

[tomwed]

I fly when I go away. More often then not it's less expensive then driving and safer. I only drive 3k a year now not 12k or more when I was working. If I need something moved that's big I can rent a truck at lowes or home depot for $20 if I'm quick. So 95% of the time my car is the right size. $20 is practically nothing. I think a little car is safe if you only go 30 mph 90% of the time.

Originally Posted by Abby10

That could very well be. NOTHING good seems to last forever, in this world anyway. Certainly gives me reason to take a look at other options next time around.

So speaking of all of this, if we were considering a new vehicle for Florida, would you guys suggest buying it here, meaning up north, before our move or just wait until we get there. I'm thinking about the cost of transferring licenses and all that goes with moving from one state to another. What has been your experience? Look forward to your responses unless you know NOTHING - had to get that in there somehow.

Didn't I say I was going to the gym? See you all a little later - lol.

We brought our cars down and the found out that they were NOTHING but unsuitable for our new lifestyle and ended up getting rid of the both. Maybe you want to live here for a while before you decide what you might like unless you are going to need to have them shipped which is very expensive.

Originally Posted by tomwed

I fly when I go away. More often then not it's less expensive then driving and safer. I only drive 3k a year now not 12k or more when I was working. If I need something moved that's big I can rent a truck at lowes or home depot for $20 if I'm quick. So 95% of the time my car is the right size. $20 is practically nothing. I think a little car is safe if you only go 30 mph 90% of the time.

We still travel quite a bit outside of TV, like Disney, so like something comfortable. It does NOTHING but depend on your lifestyle.

[Abby10]

NOTHING but good advice on here - thank you!

We both would be very happy with a small car with good gas mileage (not to mention more garage space!) when we both live full-time in TV, but I know at least for the years we are able we will be traveling back north every year. The plan is during the summer months we will go back to visit family which extends from Philadelphia to New England and then swing back down through western PA before heading back to Florida. I can't see flying up and renting a car for a month or two. So that's why the NOTHING dilemma about what our next car should be.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Abby10

NOTHING but good advice on here - thank you!

We both would be very happy with a small car with good gas mileage (not to mention more garage space!) when we both live full-time in TV, but I know at least for the years we are able we will be traveling back north every year. The plan is during the summer months we will go back to visit family which extends from Philadelphia to New England and then swing back down through western PA before heading back to Florida. I can't see flying up and renting a car for a month or two. So that's why the NOTHING dilemma about what our next car should be.

Do you have to put the car in the garage? Do you need to be concerned about gas millage when you won't be driving all that much?
I think it's exciting moving, you can rethink everything to nothing at all.

Originally Posted by Abby10

NOTHING but good advice on here - thank you!

We both would be very happy with a small car with good gas mileage (not to mention more garage space!) when we both live full-time in TV, but I know at least for the years we are able we will be traveling back north every year. The plan is during the summer months we will go back to visit family which extends from Philadelphia to New England and then swing back down through western PA before heading back to Florida. I can't see flying up and renting a car for a month or two. So that's why the NOTHING dilemma about what our next car should be.

So good lumbar support should be high on your list of requirements. We drove for 2 days straight to get here and the only thing that made it tolerable were the good seats. NOTHING I would ever want to do again but we had the 2 dogs. Now if we drive up north we take our time but still appreciate good seats.

[Nucky]

It was dirt cheap to register our leased vehicle in Florida. I was NOTHING but shocked. Maybe under $200. It was considerably more if it was a vehicle you owned.

I agree with tomwed about safety in a small car. I don't give it a thought really. As long as we both are comfortable. I want this to be the last car if it's a purchase so I am limited to Toyota, Hyundai, Honda. If its a lease anything will work.

I was supposed to see the dealer in N.J. while we were up there and blew it off, I wish I didn't. The problem would have been solved in an hour. All in all Mrs. Abby I would buy at home and pay the freight down here on the registration. Is Reedman's still in business up that way?

There is no way the last Fords I leased would give me good service for 10 years. Sorry but it's true.

Good luck you guys on whatever you decide. Buying a car is not a fun thing to do and is NOTHING but a very big investment. We knew exactly what we wanted and when we saw it at the dealership it was already sold so we said we would wait until they got another one in. A few days later they called us and said that the people's financing had fallen through and if we were still interested the car was ours. We took that as a sign and then when they said they would pay us (which we knew they would have to do) the deal was sealed.

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Do you have to put the car in the garage? Do you need to be concerned about gas millage when you won't be driving all that much?
I think it's exciting moving, you can rethink everything to nothing at all.

All questions to consider. I hate buying a new car and not garaging it but that's because I usually keep a car for next to forever. And I dislike even more paying for gas. So they probably aren't absolutes just unanswered questions at this point. I think fw has a point about living with what you have until you really know what it is you need. That's probably when NOTHING but the best answer will come to you.

Originally Posted by fw102807

So good lumbar support should be high on your list of requirements. We drove for 2 days straight to get here and the only thing that made it tolerable were the good seats. NOTHING I would ever want to do again but we had the 2 dogs. Now if we drive up north we take our time but still appreciate good seats.

An absolute yes about the lumbar support and seating comfort. That will be a big consideration if we're going to make that drive every year.

I would thank you both for NOTHING but I can't. Thanks instead for all the tips to consider.

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by Nucky

It was dirt cheap to register our leased vehicle in Florida. I was NOTHING but shocked. Maybe under $200. It was considerably more if it was a vehicle you owned.

I agree with tomwed about safety in a small car. I don't give it a thought really. As long as we both are comfortable. I want this to be the last car if it's a purchase so I am limited to Toyota, Hyundai, Honda. If its a lease anything will work.

I was supposed to see the dealer in N.J. while we were up there and blew it off, I wish I didn't. The problem would have been solved in an hour. All in all Mrs. Abby I would buy at home and pay the freight down here on the registration. Is Reedman's still in business up that way?

There is no way the last Fords I leased would give me good service for 10 years. Sorry but it's true.

About small cars and safety, I've check that out. You might be very surprised at the crash tests of some small cars. Not all are made alike and some hold up very well. On the other hand, my nephew and 2 of his friends were all killed in a large SUV rollover due to what would normally be an insignificant maneuver turning the wheel so as not to hit something in the road. I won't mention the manufacturer but there was a large payout to the families. We have had 2 other car accidents where deaths have occurred in either mine or my husband's families. Honestly, the size of the vehicle didn't matter. Only one of the 3 was a small car.

Anyway, here's the new and improved(?) Reedman's -

https://www.reedmantoll.com/

Here is a big Toyota dealer near me -

Toyota Dealer Glen Mills PA New & Used Cars for Sale near Wilmington PA - Team Toyota of Glen Mills

Buy your car from either place and I will NOTHING but drive it down to you. No problem. I'm sure I can beat the freight rate and hopefully it will get there in one piece.

[Abby10]

Sorry, K, car talk takes NOTHING but a lot of words.

SUVs are prone to rollovers from all manufacturers since they have a high center of gravity and short wheel base. Safety ratings are done between two similar vehicles with same weight so a small car with a good safety rating is as compared to another small car. It is all NOTHING but very confusing and difficult and a lot of the reviews are very conflicting.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Abby10

About small cars and safety, I've check that out. You might be very surprised at the crash tests of some small cars. Not all are made alike and some hold up very well. On the other hand, my nephew and 2 of his friends were all killed in a large SUV rollover due to what would normally be an insignificant maneuver turning the wheel so as not to hit something in the road. I won't mention the manufacturer but there was a large payout to the families. We have had 2 other car accidents where deaths have occurred in either mine or my husband's families. Honestly, the size of the vehicle didn't matter. Only one of the 3 was a small car.

Anyway, here's the new and improved(?) Reedman's -

https://www.reedmantoll.com/

Here is a big Toyota dealer near me -

Toyota Dealer Glen Mills PA New & Used Cars for Sale near Wilmington PA - Team Toyota of Glen Mills

Buy your car from either place and I will NOTHING but drive it down to you. No problem. I'm sure I can beat the freight rate and hopefully, it will get there in one piece.

Sounds great as long as there is NOTHING for a hood emblem. You know what I mean. Reedman, always made a phone call the day after the visit. The same line every time, what can I do to earn your business? Well, let see I drove an hour and a half yesterday and you didn't earn it so go scratch. Wish I had the guts to buy a used car from Carvana.

[Nucky]

Land Rover and NOTHING but Rolls Royce are combining the companies. The new NOTHING company will be called Rolls Over. Sorry!