Looks like I need a new drum hauler.
- Thread starter DrumDoug
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doggyd69b
Platinum Member
Its not about safety for me, it is about having to haul lots of things on a very regular basis which would not be practical or possible with a small car.
Jeremy Bender
Platinum Member
I'll take the flying SUV it survived the best.
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TJK
Well-known Member
If you can’t Dodge it Ram it!
lol at pickup truck drivers that nutswing on a certain brand.
Btw I’m a Chevy/gm guy
Vintage Old School
Gold Member
My vote is for a Ford Transit Connect cargo van. I’ve had mine for 8 years. Couldn’t imagine driving anything else. Short enough to park in parking lots and to go through most drive through restaurants. Great gas mileage. More than adequate space for gear.
TJK
Well-known Member
Ha
I may resemble that I recon
TK-421
Senior Member
Practical? Nope. But is it possible? Yes! And it makes getting there a whole lot more fun. Just saying.
Over50drumguy
Silver Member
Now stick with me for a minute. Someone sent me this the other day 
What if your drum hauler was ….. your drums !
Talk about a drum hauler
No load in or load out , just drive right up to the gig
. Doorways could be a problem 
What if your drum hauler was ….. your drums ! Talk about a drum hauler
No load in or load out , just drive right up to the gig
. Doorways could be a problem
Jeremy Bender
Platinum Member
With the turning radius of a Navy ship (and around the same fuel consumption), I still wish I had my parent's old car...
DrumDoug
Senior Member
Good thing I can drive a stick shift!Now stick with me for a minute. Someone sent me this the other day
Talk about a drum hauler
No load in or load out , just drive right up to the gig
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A J
Silver Member
Top 10 Vehicles with the Highest DUI Rates. Checks out.
10. Ford Contour: 2.92% of owners
9. Dodge Dakota: 2.94%
8. GMC Sierra: 3.01%
7. Chevrolet Silverado: 3.02%
6. Toyota Tacoma: 3.08%
5. GMC Sonoma: 3.09%
4. Audi A4: 3.28%
3. Chevrolet S Truck: 3.47%
2. Subaru WRX: 4.1%
1. Dodge Ram 2500: 4.95%
Drivers of these 10 cars net the most DUIs: U.S. survey
Insurance company uses data from policy applicants, including prior infractions and vehicles owned, to draft 2021 top-10 listdriving.ca
If true, this is an interesting statistic.
We actually own a Dodge Ram 2500. It's a 1996 that we bought brand new. The only time we use it nowadays is to haul stuff or for towing. It's worth its weight in gold. I can't tell you how many times I've needed it.
Xstr8edgtnrdrmrX
Local Boob
just get a cargo net for the back seat, and you'll be golden!!!
I learned to drive in the Oldsmobile version of that car!!! The classic Grocery Getter. On vacations, I also got the back seat that faced backwards all to my self!!
So many good memories!!
PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
DrumDoug
Senior Member
I didn’t intend to get the same vehicle as a replacement, but it just worked out that way. We were looking at either a used Ford Edge, or a Toyota RAV4. We found a good deal on a 22 Edge. I wanted a RAV4 hybrid for the gas mileage, but after some calculations, it would take 10 years for the gas savings to make up the difference in price. So now I’m back to driving a silver Ford Edge. The neighbors won’t be able to tell the difference. I’m not sure what I think about all the touch screens inside. It’s like driving an iPad. We had enough money in savings to make a big down payment, and we will reimburse ourselves when the insurance settlement arrives. The previous Edge was 9 years old. We could have bought something similar without much extra money, but then we are back to having an older car. We took the opportunity to upgrade.
PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
It's always smart to calculate stuff like this.
doggyd69b
Platinum Member
I had to take my driver's license test on one similar to that but the sedan which is just as long. I had to parallel park and I swear I had about 2 inches space between the cones!.