Originally Posted by
John Zimmerman
Even though this is a woodworking forum, my short experience here tells me that the collective wisdom knows everything. We need a new vehicle, well actually two but that's another story. We've been trying to decide between a minivan and an SUV. Now here's where the woodworking twist comes in. Which ones will hold a 4x8 sheet of plywood totally enclosed?
Now it can't be too big and studly because it will be a family car for trips and things. Also, SWMBO says she can't climb into a big truck in a ladylike manner!
Any suggestions?
Please and thank you,
John Zimmerman
With all the specials and leases, buying a new vehicle should be a last resort. The lots are packed with used cars these days, in particular right now. I would go for for 3-5 year old used minivan .. Honda Odyssey is a good choice. Pay for it in cash if you can, if not you will still have a lot less car payment than w/new. Lastly even it's not perfect and holds several sheets of Ply, you can still get a small 5x8 trailer cheap and tow that around for bigger jobs. That's my 0.02$ worth anyway.
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