Car and your Bike

[PeterM]

Hi

I am planning to buy a run-about car for my little company. Also would like to use that car on weekends to go to races/rides when the family does not come along (have a van for that). Thinking of a Yaris or Getz, etc? <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Which cars do load a bike or two easily and quick?? Not using the towbar rack but load it inside.

OR: which cars do not take a bike easily/quickly/safely inside??

 

 

 

 

 

[turtlek]

go for the yaris at last years lost city we fitted a tandem and my bianchi with all three bikes occupants into the car with enough leg room for the pilot of the tandem in the front of the car with his head slightly bent to the side oh ya he is 6"5 and i am about 5"8 with the third person being about the same as me just double the width

[PeterM]

go for the yaris at last years lost city we fitted a tandem and my bianchi with all three bikes occupants into the car with enough leg room for the pilot of the tandem in the front of the car with his head slightly bent to the side oh ya he is 6"5 and i am about 5"8 with the third person being about the same as me just double the width

 

WOW! Thats sounds impressive! What about the Yaris Sedan?

[Hog_]

Honda Jazz, if you can get the 1.5 with CVT gearbox. They are awesome!!

 

If not the Jazz, then a Mazda2, or if you're adventurous, get the Fiat Panda 100HP.

 

 

 

 

 

[RenierSteffen]

What about the new Corsa with built in bike rack?

 

 

[turtlek]

go for the yaris at last years lost city we fitted a tandem and my bianchi with all three bikes occupants into the car with enough leg room for the pilot of the tandem in the front of the car with his head slightly bent to the side oh ya he is 6"5 and i am about 5"8 with the third person being about the same as me just double the width

 

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WOW! Thats sounds impressive! What about the Yaris Sedan?

 

 

 

dunno probably fit a few more bikes into it hehehe and i think we were the laughing stock of the lost city when we drove out there but just remember whichever car caught your attention first then thats the one you should go for you will be happier with it!!!

[Hog_]

 

What about the new Corsa with built in bike rack?

 

 

Very expensive for what you get, but it does look great. For the same money I'll take the Jazz every time! You can also do real Tetris tricks with the Jazz seats, so getting a bike in without taking the wheels off is possible.

 

 

 

 

 

[Weekend_Warrior]

Getz is not the lightest on fuel

[Bateleur1]

I think go have a look at a few cars.  I would go for the Honda Jazz though.  It has a slighly higher profile which I think will make loading easier.

[Tjokkits]

volkswagen caddy 1.9 diesel, bought one for the inlaws and nearly kept it and gave them my audi!!  goes well, light on fuel, sliding doors on side makes for a perfect company and bike run around, check it out you wont regret

[PeterM]

I think go have a look at a few cars.  I would go for the Honda Jazz though.  It has a slighly higher profile which I think will make loading easier.

 

Will give the Jazz a view. NB the new Jazz is becoming available in SA in october 2008. Like Honda products.

Methinks - i must take my bike along when i check out the cars. Nevermind what the sales agent thinks ...

PeterM2008-08-20 14:31:26

[dirtrider]

Besides the higher price of the Jazz it also got the price tag to go with that . AWesome little car though . Have you looked at getting a small Hummer rather .

[PeterM]

Besides the higher price of the Jazz it also got the price tag to go with that . AWesome little car though . Have you looked at getting a small Hummer rather .

 

Eish, am not a Hummer fan. I am just too practical. A car must work for its money; Image/Looks/Status is just not enough.

[Bateleur1]

Have to agree with Tjokkits.  I actually forgot about the Caddy.  I was amazed with the amount of space that little car has.  Lots of choices on the market.

[PeterM]

What about the new Corsa with built in bike rack?

 

Is that the new "Thule" type of pull-out bike stand build into the car? Does it work, is it available in SA, how much??

[evanr4]

Got a Nissan Tiida rental in snot green, takes 2 bikes easily and very light on fuel. Apparently not too popular with hijackers either.