Whats the most driven in Maine? (sale, how much, live)

[forest beekeeper]

Originally Posted by fxtrader

... I know in my circle of friends that most wouldn't be caught dead in a japanese vehicle. Ford and Harley Davidson for me!

LOL

Thats funny

[lrfox]

Originally Posted by fxtrader

I know in my circle of friends that most wouldn't be caught dead in a japanese vehicle. Ford and Harley Davidson for me!

I have friends and family with the same mentality too. I don't get it. I mean I do understand the need to support our economy, but as a supporter of capitalism I am going to buy the best possible product. I've owned domestic and imported vehicles. My import right now is far an away the best car I've owned and when it dies, I'll likely buy another. I'm not going to buy domestic because the national car companies are struggling right now, I'm going to buy the product that is the best value and most useful to me. It's up to the individual companies to produce products and services to produce a product that can and will compete. Those are the foundations of the free market, and that's what I support.

Back on topic, I have rear-wheel drive and it's sucky on the days where we get a ton of snow, but traction control really helps make it work out just fine... I would upgrade to the AWD model when I get another.

[gcberry]

We'll be living in a rural area with a long steep dirt/gravel driveway. Mostly pickups in my area, which is populated primarily by woodsmen & construction trades. I'll be looking at a 4WD with high ground clearance being especially important, maybe a Toyota Tacoma pickup. Another thing - if you want to plow your own driveway, your vehicle may need to be heavier/bigger in order to handle it. I love our 2000 Isuzu Trooper but it (and the Tacoma for that matter) was considered too light for the snowplow blade I was thinking about.

[frogcreekwoods]

Originally Posted by DreamworksSKG

I see more tractors in Maine than anything :-)

or in winter, horse driven carriages :-)

--jeff--

Reason #450 I want to move there!

[frogcreekwoods]

Originally Posted by fxtrader

I know in my circle of friends that most wouldn't be caught dead in a japanese vehicle. Ford and Harley Davidson for me!

oh, and reason #451 -- GMs and fords for this family!

[peachie_in_maine]

I've seen a lot of different cars.

If I had to guess...
Having good tires and a sense of experience with icy, slushy, or snowy road conditions makes alot of different vehicles good.
I only have a VW jetta wagon. As long as I keep up with the tires for the season... and speed at a reasonable sense- I can make it.

[deerislesmile]

I would guess...

1. ANY full size pick-up truck (I'm not going into the Ford/Chevy/Dodge/GMC issue...A truck is a truck to me..)
2. Mini-vans. Again, not really concerned about naming a specific make, but I do see a HECK of a lot of Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager/Chrysler Town and Country- type vans.
3. Anything from Subaru.
4. SUVs that I wouldn't consider to be mini-vans (the line is constantly blurring there..)
4. The less-than-full-size trucks
6. Everything else

[bignhfamily]

With all the billions of dollars of tax money going to Chrysler and GM, I'm not sure why any one would want to buy one of those trucks. Ford is holding it on their own. If I was to buy a new American owned truck it would be a ford. If I had the money, I'd buy a nice 4 door Toyota Tundra.
But....my trucks are a 1995 and a 1998 so I figure I have another 2 or 3 years before I get my moneys worth.

[KiddinAroundFarm]

We had a 2-wheel drive pickup for years... it was okay. There were times that were tough to get to town due to the roads. Now we have a 4WD pickup w/tow and plow packages. (We don't have a plow on it, though.) We have found ourselves really enjoying the 4WD for those slushy days, and getting in and out of muddy areas. Also, the extra packages lift the truck just a bit, and make it easier as well. Honestly, from experience I'd say that my mini-van was better in the snow than our 2WD truck, but the 4WD beats the mini-van hands down!!! If you can't have 4WD then a car closer to the road would be better than a 2WD pickup. Mini-vans and Subarus are excellent choices!

[DesertEagle62]

Originally Posted by reloop

Rear wheel drives were pretty much useless in deep snow. Cement blocks and sand were staples in most rear wheel drive vehicles of the past.

So, if I end up moving, I guess my 2002 Dodge Ram (2WD, 5-speed) would not do well on the used listings, eh? Generally speaking, of course…

Maybe I should sell it before I move?