Practical vs cool........
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From: BEMIDJI MN
Originally Posted by jshyman
An interesting comparison for a late middle aged (or early old aged) male; a new Pontiac Vibe or a 90’s Corvette – which wins?????
Pontiac vibe (Toyota matrix) good points: 100% reliable, fuel efficient, comfortable, flexible space (can carry a lot), great access (high seats and good vision).
Bad point – totally blah. Gets noticed by 90 something retires as a good car
Corvette (91 Coupe, dark green) bad points: Questionable reliability, poor fuel economy, not so very comfortable, almost impossible to get into or out of with out major physical exertion, limited storage space, sitting inches from the road therefore limited vision over the ever present SUV’s,
Good points - major FUN to drive, Really get noticed by all kinds of people – constant remarks (“nice ride”).
Conclusion: Logic leans strongly toward the Pontiac ; it has not left the garage for two months now – so much for logic………….
Pontiac vibe (Toyota matrix) good points: 100% reliable, fuel efficient, comfortable, flexible space (can carry a lot), great access (high seats and good vision).
Bad point – totally blah. Gets noticed by 90 something retires as a good car
Corvette (91 Coupe, dark green) bad points: Questionable reliability, poor fuel economy, not so very comfortable, almost impossible to get into or out of with out major physical exertion, limited storage space, sitting inches from the road therefore limited vision over the ever present SUV’s,
Good points - major FUN to drive, Really get noticed by all kinds of people – constant remarks (“nice ride”).
Conclusion: Logic leans strongly toward the Pontiac ; it has not left the garage for two months now – so much for logic………….
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Originally Posted by BRICHC4
yeah so much for logic, wait till it snows then you'll know why you bought or if you have to go get some lumber or construction materials. I said screw logic and sold my dakota for a vette in colorado and I carry my tools and camping stuff and the occasional 2x4 when needed, so there's your logic from a 20 yr old.
I traded my wife's 5.9 Durango RT for a 95 VERT in Colorado during the winter!!!!!! The RT had fulltime four-wheel drive but I like driving the Vette in snow better. I would do it again in a heart beat.
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by kenv
I found out that people who go to the gym don`t live any longer, they just die in better shape. 
Or if you do live longer, all of the extra time you gain was spent working out, so what's the point? 
