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[flamingweasel]

I'm seriously considering getting a new vehicle. The Kia's handling in the rain has always been bad, but the higher rainfall and steeper hills in Seattle mean I'm really unhappy driving this thing. I figure I drive it about 400 miles per month, on average -- that's a trip to Portland plus some miscellaneous city driving 2 or 3 times a month. The

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[conform]

I'm a Flexcar fan. I'd say: get a Flexcar, and when you need to come to Portland, take the train and... get a Flexcar in Portland when you need it. Taking the train is very relaxing.

[esmesquall]

Seriously, the train totally rocks.

[ideath]

I agree with Seamus. But no one wondered about that.

"but no one..."

[flamingweasel]

Nu-uh!

[unkle_social]

Agreed! Using Flexcar will also help you cut down on driving to the grocery in the rain. And maybe re-evaluating the reasons behind driving to PDX and back every weekend some months.

[flamingweasel]

Well, the awesome thing about living where we do is it simply doesn't make sense to drive for 90% of what we need.

But yeah, the 3-4 trips/month months are over the top. Stupid holidays.