Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1577405)

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.

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1577409)

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.

Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1577411)

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 (Post 1577459)

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.

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1577459)

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.

Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1577467)

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 fw102807 (Post 1577470)

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.

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1577478)

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.

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1577550)

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. :icon_wink: