An Ideal Vehicle for All DR

[william webster]

There are good second hand buys to be had.

Those rich SD people change cars frequently.
In the US, I scour the Greenwich CT area for used.....
Lots of money there and they like their cars to show it so they change almost every bonus season.... bargains to be had

Sto Dom must be the same.... low miles and young trades to be found if you can find them

 

[beeza]

A slight topic drift, but in a similar vein on how Korean vehicles are cutting the mustard in the mainstream motoring press.

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/genesis/33-turbo-sport-4dr/first-drive

This one competes in a seriously ambitious market, BMW M3, Audi A4, Merc C class etc....

 

[Commander Ooh La La USN]

It appears to be an older Montero without side curtain airbag(s) AND perhaps did not sustain the minimum required front end impact damage (but the damage to the right front surely seems like the airbag should have triggered the sensor and deployed).

That and if the airbag had deployed prior and was not properly re-installed.....could also be a possibility.

Hope he has a speedy recovery.


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

Airbags will deploy at greater than 10mph in a frontal impact.

Did the car have airbags? Alot of the times these cars without airbags will use a similar kind of steering wheel but it doesnt say SRS or Airbag on it. Also, airbag equipped vehicles tend to say it on the sill by the VIN number.


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[AlterEgo]

Airbags will deploy at greater than 10mph in a frontal impact.

Did the car have airbags? Alot of the times these cars without airbags will use a similar kind of steering wheel but it doesnt say SRS or Airbag on it. Also, airbag equipped vehicles tend to say it on the sill by the VIN number.


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We assume it did, we never specifically looked for it, but it was a top of the line/loaded vehicle when it was new, can't imagine they'd leave airbags out. Just got back from the police tow yard, another snag, will be able to remove it tomorrow hopefully, off to the junk yard, but we'll be able to remove personal effects first and I'll take a look at the steering wheel, just to know......

 

[chico bill]

We assume it did, we never specifically looked for it, but it was a top of the line/loaded vehicle when it was new, can't imagine they'd leave airbags out. Just got back from the police tow yard, another snag, will be able to remove it tomorrow hopefully, off to the junk yard, but we'll be able to remove personal effects first and I'll take a look at the steering wheel, just to know......

Your husband is up and about now ? How did he lose control and roll - was it distracted driving or another car ?

 

[AlterEgo]

Your husband is up and about now ? How did he lose control and roll - was it distracted driving or another car ?

He passed out while driving at about 50 mph, was unconscious when he hit the trees. Seems like some previously undiagnosed serious heart issues. Doc and police agree that it was the unconsciousness that saved his life. About 50 years ago, some psychic lady in DR told him he has a big Indian protecting him, we've often joked about it. I'd like to shake that Indian's hand about now.

 

[Abuela]

I'm going to take the liberty to go off topic and wish Alter Ego's esposo a quick recovery, what a miracle!

 

[chico bill]

He passed out while driving at about 50 mph, was unconscious when he hit the trees. Seems like some previously undiagnosed serious heart issues. Doc and police agree that it was the unconsciousness that saved his life. About 50 years ago, some psychic lady in DR told him he has a big Indian protecting him, we've often joked about it. I'd like to shake that Indian's hand about now.

Well hopefully this is a blessing in disguise and his heart issues can be addressed. Is he talking about a new Montero yet ? That's when you know he's healing well.

 

[william webster]

Given the current state of affairs,

Am AmphiCar would be a good choice 

For RD, not Mr AE....haha

 

[Cdn_Gringo]

After more than a month of extensive research, here is what appears to be the ideal vehicle for anyone living full time in the DR. Add a light bar and a front end roadway obstacle remover and you're all set.

Still kind of pricey but that "feeling of owning the road", priceless.

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/10/03/rezvani-tank-its-like-a-hot-wheels-car-brought-to-life/

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[Celt202]

I have a 1999 Daihatsu Terios that I bought in 2010.

It looks like hell now but runs well.

I call it Balaguer.

 

[JD Jones]

I have a 1999 Daihatsu Terios that I bought in 2010.

It looks like hell now but runs well.

I call it Balaguer.

I'm a big fan of Terios and Sirions. Great cars, very dependable and economical.

 

[Fulano2]

I am selling my Discovery. In very good shape at a good price.

 

[JD Jones]

I am selling my Discovery. In very good shape at a good price.

I love those trucks. I've mentioned mine before. Comfortable and built like a tank. Can't cut corners on maintenance though, or they'll eat you alive.

 

[windeguy]

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/land-rover/discovery-sport

 

[Stefan1983]

Hope I can find some help here, thinking to buy a '97 Subaru Outback, good idea or bad? I know they are quality cars but afraid of maintenance / limited parts available. Any things I should look for? Input greatly appreciated!

 

[reilleyp]

I would say most of the Madmax vehicles would be great for the DR.

https://ibb.co/cMFRV6

 

[william webster]

I'm in the market now...

looking at Ford Escape and Jeep Grand Cherokee

 

[chico bill]

Hope I can find some help here, thinking to buy a '97 Subaru Outback, good idea or bad? I know they are quality cars but afraid of maintenance / limited parts available. Any things I should look for? Input greatly appreciated!

Yes look for a newer model

 

[chico bill]

I'm in the market now...

looking at Ford Escape and Jeep Grand Cherokee

Avoid the Cherokee - too many problems too list and it's not just my experience with them but several friends. Don't know much about the Escape but they are a Ford so after 120,000 miles expect everything could go