Straying from the fold

southjerseycraig · Jun 29, 2018

David Beale said: ↑

After what, 11 years or so, I'm loosing my way. Two friends have "gone Prius" by my lead. Now I'm trading in Pearl S and my FJ Cruiser for an Infiniti QX 50 (2019). Mostly because of the wonderful fit and finish but also partially because to get around easily an SUV is best here in winter and this car gets "not bad" mileage, so I can replace both of my current cars with it. Only one vehicle to maintain, insure and drive. I will miss the once a month fuel-up of the Prius, using cheap "regular" fuel. I considered the RAV4, but it's overweight, overstyled, and not very comfortable to sit in. The Infiniti beats the RAV4 on highway mileage but not city mileage. I was also impressed by the Infiniti "curb weight", at 2850 lbs, the lightest SUV I've seen for 50 years! Fully loaded up it can handle over 5000 lbs! That's quite an impressive carrying capacity. That thing is lighter than a Prius hatchback! Aluminum hood and doors and who knows what else.

Anyway, it's not going to finally happen for a few months I'm told (ordered but not delivered) so I'll still be hanging around here for a little while longer. Life gets interesting!
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David, you've been a great poster all these years. We'll miss you a lot. Good luck with the Infiniti!

Straying from the fold

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