which cars do gliders favor? - Page 3

dynk · 08-14-2009, 03:14 PM

I have a VW GTI Hatchback. It holds my segway in the back and much luggage. It is not large but works great for me

KSagal · 08-15-2009, 01:07 AM

I think the consensus is that there is no consensus. To each their own. (although the GTI gets a couple nods...)

dearwestley · 08-15-2009, 01:21 AM

That's my recommendation after I test-drove every vehicle in a price range of $20k to $60k. I sold my all wheel drive Ford Explorer and purchased a 2006 Chevy HHR - in red, and have had no regrets. The HHR stands for His Holiness Russell or Her Highness - depending on my mood...

All the cargo space of my Explorer (and even better than the Lexus 300, Toyota Highlander, Ford Escape and Subaru Forester), but with 24 mpg city and over 30 highway (regularly I get 36 mpg on the highway). And that's in Los Angeles. I just had a 3500 lb rated hitch installed and though I can easily fit the Segway in the back, I now just have to load it up on my Segway hauler.

There's a 2.2l and a 2.4l option. Go for the 2.4. It's got speed and pep and climbs mountains really well and even handles the snow pretty well with traction control (I have a vacation home in the mountains, so it was a concern...)

The only drawback? Crappy cupholders. Now, if it only came in a convertible and had 4-wheel drive...

So much for 2 cents...

Mamrax · 08-15-2009, 03:44 PM

I love my Toyota Matrix. It has room to strap down my Segway in the back and a built in inverter so I can charge it while I'm driving.

SegwayBill · 08-15-2009, 06:25 PM

I drive a 2002 VW GTI, love the hatch back, lots of room, low lip.
Make sure you change the timing belt, I put it off and got bit for alot of money.

ShinyLizard · 08-19-2009, 07:14 PM

Well, I don't own a car, but having loaded the Seg in a couple cars, the Hyundai Accent works much better than the Scion Xd. Jeep Cherokees aren't bad either.

08-15-2009, 01:07 AM	#22
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	I think the consensus is that there is no consensus. To each their own. (although the GTI gets a couple nods...) __________________ Karl Ian Sagal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Well done is better than well said." (Ben Franklin) Bene factum melior bene dictum Proud past President of SEG America and member of the First Premier Segway Enthusiasts Group and subsequent ones as well.

08-15-2009, 01:21 AM	#23
dearwestley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51	The Chevy HHR That's my recommendation after I test-drove every vehicle in a price range of $20k to $60k. I sold my all wheel drive Ford Explorer and purchased a 2006 Chevy HHR - in red, and have had no regrets. The HHR stands for His Holiness Russell or Her Highness - depending on my mood... All the cargo space of my Explorer (and even better than the Lexus 300, Toyota Highlander, Ford Escape and Subaru Forester), but with 24 mpg city and over 30 highway (regularly I get 36 mpg on the highway). And that's in Los Angeles. I just had a 3500 lb rated hitch installed and though I can easily fit the Segway in the back, I now just have to load it up on my Segway hauler. There's a 2.2l and a 2.4l option. Go for the 2.4. It's got speed and pep and climbs mountains really well and even handles the snow pretty well with traction control (I have a vacation home in the mountains, so it was a concern...) The only drawback? Crappy cupholders. Now, if it only came in a convertible and had 4-wheel drive... So much for 2 cents... __________________ Russell Conte

08-15-2009, 03:44 PM	#24
Mamrax Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 126	My Car I love my Toyota Matrix. It has room to strap down my Segway in the back and a built in inverter so I can charge it while I'm driving. __________________ If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?

08-15-2009, 06:25 PM	#25
SegwayBill Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 858	2002 Vw Gti I drive a 2002 VW GTI, love the hatch back, lots of room, low lip. Make sure you change the timing belt, I put it off and got bit for alot of money. __________________ Bill

08-14-2009, 03:14 PM	#21
dynk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lowell, Massachusetts Posts: 298	I have a VW GTI Hatchback. It holds my segway in the back and much luggage. It is not large but works great for me

08-19-2009, 07:14 PM	#26
ShinyLizard Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cap Hill-Seattle WA Posts: 50	Well, I don't own a car, but having loaded the Seg in a couple cars, the Hyundai Accent works much better than the Scion Xd. Jeep Cherokees aren't bad either.

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