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May 20, 2010 | 11:55 AM

#11

Anrosphynx

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get a wagon.

May 20, 2010 | 01:23 PM

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Chris S

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From: North Richland Hills, TX

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Originally Posted by mwy23,May 20 2010, 10:08 AM

i'm not an accountant nor tax expert but... why doesn't he just lease a new vehicle and write off all related expenses? there are some mighty good lease deals right now. just a thought/suggestion.

Obviously not a tax expert.

Leases can't be written off by individuals for personal use. Writeoffs can be made against taxable business income.

May 20, 2010 | 05:32 PM

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triman54

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The CR-V seems like a subcompact SUV compared to the Mazda and Ford.

May 20, 2010 | 05:51 PM

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whiteflash

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From: Benicia, CA

I'm voting for a wagon too.

Wrx wagon, Passat wagon, etc.

May 20, 2010 | 06:12 PM

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pcloadletter

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From: Somerset County, NJ

Forester XT.

May 20, 2010 | 07:11 PM

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Chris S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by triman54,May 20 2010, 07:32 PM

The CR-V seems like a subcompact SUV compared to the Mazda and Ford.

I found the CR-V to have much better rear seat legroom than the CX-7. The Edge is quite a bit larger all around, though.

May 20, 2010 | 07:17 PM

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4wheelVFR

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2003 or '04 Nissan Pathfinder would be a really nice utility vehicle. Rugged and roomy when you need it and (with the LE) a very nice interior. Also a very reliable suv. You should be able to find a nice low mileage example within or under that price range.