Re: New Vehicle Options

[tourman <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jul 8, 9:54 am, Frank Olson
<use_the_email_li...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jim wrote:
> > On Jul 5, 9:03=EF=BF=BDam, 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.

RHC: Ok Frank, you guys go ahead and laugh, but it's the most
intelligently designed vehicle I've ever owned...:)) You wait and see;
when gas rises to $2 a litre, how many alarmco's are going to have to
abandon their gas guzzlers for a more fuel and space efficient
vehicle. This is just one of many of the new breed of "urban utility
vehicles" in the process of being released by a host of manufacturers.
As part of working smarter rather than harder, your company should
take a long hard look at these small minivans. Access to tools is far
better than any other van or truck, their 2.4 litre engine is fuel
efficient, and powerful as hell, their storage space is absolutely
amazing, and their warranty is second to none. What's not to like if
they fit the business in question ?

Here's a link to a writeup with specs. I'm only sorry I didn't find
out about this vehicle before....

http://www.kia.ca/cars/details/rondo