[pianotech] Service vehicles

[John Formsma]

I test drove a SportWagen TDI. What a fun car to drive! Lots of torque, and
felt speedy.

But, needed more room for two boys whose legs would have soon outgrown the
back seat of the TDI. Went with a Subaru Outback. It fits us better.

-- 
John Formsma, RPT
Blue Mountain, MS


On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 7:54 PM, <chrisstor at aol.com> wrote:

> Wim,
>
>  I got a VW Jetta SportWagen TDI.  The seats fold down flat in the back
> like you're looking for, but the surface is carpeted, not smooth.  Easily
> takes a grand action,  or an upright action in a cradle, with plenty of
> room for a bunch of other stuff.  I wanted a flush back cargo area so that
> actions would slide in and out without having to lift them.  The only ones
> I saw that had that feature in 2009 were the Volvo, Subaru, and Honda
> element if I remember right.  I couldn't afford those.  The VW has a modest
> lip in the back that I can lift and slide an action over.  I see a lot of
> techs up here in New England with Subarus, but they're already a regional
> thing here because of the AWD and the weather.
>
>  My VW's a diesel.  The performance is indistinguishable from a gasoline
> engine, no smell, low noise for a diesel, and  38 to 40 MPG.  Sorry, not
> American.  But did I say 40 MPG?  VW really has something with the TDI, in
> my opinion.
>
>  If you're looking for American, how 'bout a Ford Transit Connect?  I bet
> you can get a whole upright in one of those!  I've heard small business
> owners rave about that vehicle.
>
>  Chris S.
>
>  Good luck in your search.  I know it comes down to personal choice, but
> it is exciting to get a new one no matter who you are.
>
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