Re: New Vehicle Options

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim wrote:
> On Jul 5, 9:03�am, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> RHC: Well for a vehicle ONLY for sales and after sale service - no or
>> few installations - I looked around and came up with a European style
>> "mini van" made by Kia called the Rondo (called the Carens in Europe).
>> It's a four banger, good on gas, with tremendous storage space. In a
>> pinch, I can easily store a 6 foot ladder plus everything I would
>> normally need for installation as well. My situation is somewhat
>> unique, so I don't suggest this as an option for any sort of
>> commercial alarm and security company, but as a small zip around
>> vehicle that doubles as a service vehicle, it fits the bill perfectly.
>> I notice a lot of local alarmco's use the Volkswagen bug as a vehicle
>> for their sales staff, but this vehicle has that one beat hands down
>> for "dual usage"IMO. Actual mileage 25 to 28 miles per Canadian gallon
>> in the city and 30 to 34 on the highway (Note: US gallon is 1/8
>> smaller than our equivalent). It's also completely equipped and a lot
>> of fun to drive, and very inexpensive to buy (plus 5 year 60,000 mile
>> bumper to bumper warranty)-
>
> Isn't that the one with the little trap door at the bottom of the
> driver and passenger doors?  Going up hills you need to give it a
> little help with an occasional skate board push off.


Wrong minivan...  This one has pedals and handlebars.