BlogHer - Cars - Comments

Thank You

JennaHatfield — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:25:21 -0500

Thank you not only for the links in this post and for writing it in general but for sharing your story, your connection(s) to the issue at hand. Far too many people think that drunk driving issues only happen to bad people.

I'm going to link to this post tomorrow as I have a list of safety tips for the weekend scheduled.

Thank you again.

@FireMom from Stop, Drop and Blog and
The Chronicles of Munchkin Land

Car Care is the Key

Jody DeVere -- Ask Patty — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:05:50 -0500

Angela,

Taking car of your car right proves you can drive them for a long long time. Kudos !!

Jody DeVere
President & CEO
AskPatty.com, Inc.
www.askpatty.com
www.certifiedfemalefriendly.com
www.jodydevere.com

That's so awesome!

moonfever0 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:16:59 -0500

I sold the first car that a bought myself ('91 BMW 318i) when it was 12 years old and had 172k miles. It was still going strong, but I was just afraid of breaking down with a baby in the car.

I am definitely keeping my '01 BMW 325xiT past 200k. It has 110k and shows no sign of stopping.

We also have a '01 Toyota Echo that has 157k miles and nothing at all has gone wrong with it. And it still gets 45 mpg in the summer! Probably 300k for that one :)

Angela at mommy bytes
BlogHer Contributing Editor in Mommy & Family Cribsheet

female motorcyclists

themomwhotookoffonhermotorcycle — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:10 -0500

Good for you about learning how to ride back in the day...

I got bored riding on the back of my husband's bike (though not so bad having my arms around his waist!)

I have a blog themomwhotookoffonhermotorcycle with pix from my trip so you can see where I am. Thanks so much for your support -- I'm a bit afraid but I'm pushing through my fear!

So exciting!

vomviersen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:16:02 -0500

I envy you... what an exciting adventure you are about to set upon. Have fun and keep the shiny side up! And I hope you'll be photoblogging along the way.

There were not too many female motorcycling instructors when I learned to ride back in 1979, not many that I knew of then, anyway. I was surprised to find out recently that we still have a state-sponsored motorcycle education program in IL, still offering the MSF RiderCourse for a $20 deposit which you can donate or get back upon completion.

vomviersen :: Kathi Wilson
http://rottweilers.brilliant-disguise.net/

Best Time to Buy a Car?

Jody DeVere -- Ask Patty — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:02:30 -0500

Kim,

The best time to buy any car is the last few days of the month at dealerships when they are pressed to sell those last few cars and get them off the lot to make monthly goals.

Right now there are so many great deals in all brands I would not wait til the fall as business has started to pick up and those great deals may start to disapear.

Make sure you do your homework and reseach all the factory incentives being offered buyers right now. Edmunds.com lists all of these by zip code.

I just bought a Subarau and got an excellent deal.

Jody DeVere
President & CEO
AskPatty.com, Inc.
www.askpatty.com
www.certifiedfemalefriendly.com
www.jodydevere.com

This is helpful, Jody. Thanks!

Kim Pearson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:08:56 -0500

We're looking into buying a car and this is one of the questions on our minds. We're also wondering whether this is the best time to buy or whether it makes sense to wait for the tradtitional "leftover" season. Any thoughts about the best time to make a deal?

KimBlogHer Contributing Editor|Professor Kim|

Thank you

Candelaria Silva — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:38:16 -0500

This is an important contest and I will spread the word to youth media programs and some young filmmakers I know in Boston.

http://blog.candelarisilva.com

http://examiner.com/x-2478-Boston-Domestic-Issues_Examiner

Good and plenty!

Thanks!

ClizBiz — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:25:45 -0500

Thanks for this, Jody. Good to know. Looks like the family pet is getting more and more incorporated into product design - from cars to furniture. S'about time.

~ClizBiz

BlogHer Contributing Editor, Animal Concerns, Proprietor, ClizBiz

Wonderful!

I Wanna Be A Celeb — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:25:31 -0500

How many of us travel frequently with our dogs and have often wished for dog friendly features in our vehicle? I know I have! I will be checking it out.

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The great thing is as more

Accidental Olympian — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:31:17 -0500

The great thing is as more and more people own and love dogs, it's
getting easier to incorporate them into our lives. Long gone are the
days of throwing down an old sheet in the back of your car to cover
mud. Before you know it, collapsible water bowls will become standard
features built into all cars. I can't wait!

The Accidental Olympian

Heh

Denise — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:39:46 -0500

I spent six years driving in the Philippines. Fascinating experience which caused me all sorts of problems once I returned to the US. You get used to no traffic lights, turning from wherever you happen to be and using the horn for everything except its intended purpose.

:-)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Ok, now we are talking!

Gena Haskett — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:52:07 -0500

For the east coast I can see this as a winner.

It would depended on the millage to see if it was ok for the Southern California area but for local transport this would work for me.

The name doesn't thrill me unless I think of that Disney movie "Pete the Mixed up Puma" I was on Pete's side by the way but politically, no.

Now knowing how folks drive around here I'd add a high impact safety shield or something that can absorb shocks and direct hits.

So if that can be worked out and if it is affordable to buy or you can rent them by the hour let's do this!
Gena - Out On The Stoop

Me too

snigdhasen — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:54:30 -0500

I am waiting to see how it pans out. It appears to be a unique idea. I hope it can be adapted well to suite American needs.

I love the idea of the Nano

Virginia DeBolt — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:54:47 -0500

Especially since it is a much friendlier price in the US market than the currently available Smart Car or any other small and efficient vehicle.

Virginia DeBolt
BlogHer CE
Web Teacher
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