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View Poll Results: Which one should kiwi choose
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid 10 30.30%
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium 6 18.18%
2013 Ford Exploder XLT 12 36.36%
2013 Ford Taurus Limited 7 21.21%
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Old 11-13-2012, 09:12 PM   #26
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Before I vote, have you sat in ANY of those vehicles? I know I am not nearly as tall as you but I even have issues wit headroom in vehicles with sunroofs. With that in mind, I would shoot for the suv as you have a dog that will probably make the trip, and if you want to haul your family you will need a 7 passenger vehicle to fit them all and still have any room for stuff. So... Explorer gets my vote, bases on functionality alone.
To be honest would rather keep family and dog out of it as they have a tendency to destroy what ever they touch
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Old 11-14-2012, 01:27 AM   #27
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To be honest would rather keep family and dog out of it as they have a tendency to destroy what ever they touch
LOL spoken by a true family man ;-)

It's so true though >_>

When and if I have kids there will be no goldfish crackers or gushers allowed in the car...

Ever.
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Old 11-14-2012, 01:39 AM   #28
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I love Gushers
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Old 11-14-2012, 01:41 AM   #29
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LOL spoken by a true family man ;-)

It's so true though >_>

When and if I have kids there will be no goldfish crackers or gushers allowed in the car...

Ever.
Good luck with all your points in your post
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Old 11-14-2012, 02:14 AM   #30
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Something I've been thinking about for when I have kids, is I currently have a car seat cover for the dog. You know, keep hair off and keep seat free of claw marks. Dont see why couldn't also be a "kid cover" protecting the seat and floor (with its lil floor cover flaps) from dirty shoes, goldfishies and gummie bears.
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Old 11-14-2012, 02:32 AM   #31
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LOL spoken by a true family man ;-)

It's so true though >_>

When and if I have kids there will be no goldfish crackers or gushers allowed in the car...

Ever.
Bwhahahaha! Yeah right. Spoken like a non parent.
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Old 11-14-2012, 02:37 AM   #32
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Something I've been thinking about for when I have kids, is I currently have a car seat cover for the dog. You know, keep hair off and keep seat free of claw marks. Dont see why couldn't also be a "kid cover" protecting the seat and floor (with its lil floor cover flaps) from dirty shoes, goldfishies and gummie bears.
Rubber floor mats and leather seats. Also keep cleaning supplies in the car for emergency spills or worst.
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Old 11-14-2012, 02:55 AM   #33
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I say go with the Taurus. I have had most of those vehicles come into my shop, and I have to say the Taurus is the most passenger/tall person(i'am 6'-3")/luggage friendly. Pretty darn comfy as well.
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Old 11-14-2012, 11:03 AM   #34
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Bwhahahaha! Yeah right. Spoken like a non parent.
Well I'm not against other snacks...

Just those two in particular. I think I'll do just fine guys :-P..
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Old 11-14-2012, 12:30 PM   #35
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When we had little kids, gushers and goldfish would have been welcome alternatives to the various substances and fluids we dealt with. Indigestion issues, milk products, sticky soda, and so on.

You'll do fine. It just probably won't be according to plan.

But kids are, beyond a doubt, the best things in life.
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Old 11-14-2012, 01:07 PM   #36
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To be honest would rather keep family and dog out of it as they have a tendency to destroy what ever they touch
LEt's be honest where the problem Lies (regardless who is in it)... CARS NEED TO BE CLEANED OCCASSIONALLY!!!

Of what you have been offered I would go Explorer #1, Taurus #2

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Old 11-15-2012, 03:48 PM   #37
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I voted for the Explorer. I think you would miss having the utility if you got a car. Second choice would be Fusion non-hybrid.
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Old 11-15-2012, 05:37 PM   #38
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I still think the car should be the Fusion. Because, it can fly!

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Old 11-15-2012, 06:42 PM   #39
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Taurus for SHO...lol

I would get the Taurus, they are quite nice and have a good feature set. Would be nice if you could sneak in the turbo motor version...you know they have some potential...

Have you compared insurance costs? Not sure if that plays here.
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Old 11-16-2012, 02:58 PM   #40
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Surprised with this group that the titanium isn't getting more votes.

2.0 Turbo!!!
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Old 11-22-2012, 01:06 AM   #41
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Thank you everybody for your input.

I ended up selecting the Explorer. Black on black!!!!
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Old 11-22-2012, 01:12 AM   #42
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Rusty took possession of theirs today too. Shannon is driving it and he is chasing her in the UHAUL.

Makes sense for an Alaska vehicle. Especially in the areas you spend much of your time.
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Old 11-22-2012, 01:53 AM   #43
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Thank you everybody for your input.

I ended up selecting the Explorer. Black on black!!!!
Congrats. They are nice. Our fleet of vehicles is getting changed over to the new Explorers too.
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