Service Vehicle

[Clyde Hollinger]

John,

I wasn't necessarily *recommending* the Cruiser.  But different people
have different tastes, and what's important to one may be of no importance
to another.

I drove one for three days as a rental ($20 per day since the company had
run out of ordinary cars) after one of our two cars was totalled by a
drunk driver.  It was fun to have people trying to figure out whose it was
when it was parked in the church parking lot!  After the service I filled
it up with kids and drove in a circle, and we all had a blast.

But it's not what I would choose to own.  I drive a 1998 Buick Century,
which is my type of car at this stage of life, and I really like it.
Since my niche is primarily on-location tuning and repair, I can keep 99%
of the tools and parts I need in the trunk all the time, and I can even
maneuver a piano tilter into the car when I need it.

In choosing a service vehicle it was important to me to buy something that
wasn't only practical but also one I would enjoy driving, since a good
part of my day is spent doing just that.  In addition, my service vehicle
is also my personal vehicle.  The set of wheels I chose was a good choice
for me.

Regards, Clyde

John Ross wrote:

> Hi Clyde,
> I am obviously, not Terry. But, I tried one today.
> I had thought the PT Cruiser, a very versatile vehicle, with the fold
> down, and easily removable seats.
> I was looking for a vehicle for my wife. So I test drove one of them
> today. I still think they are a versatile vehicle. But, I think they
> are overpriced, and underpowered. The gas mileage is lousy,  also the
> noise level is high. She didn't like it, and she felt cramped.
> My wife's 94 Chrysler Concorde, gets the same mileage. So maybe we
> will just stick with the Concorde. I have my minivan.
> Regards,
> John M. Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia.
> jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 11:04 PM
> Subject: Re: Service Vehicle
>
> | Terry,
> |
> | Does my memory serve me correctly that, once before when we
> discussed vehicles, you were impressed with the PT Cruiser?  If so,
> now's your chance!  I know they've been around for a little while, but
> they still get noticed.
> |
> | Regards, Clyde
> |
> | Farrell wrote:
> |
> | > I need to buy a service vehicle. I spend half my time making
> service calls to homes, churches, etc. My service area seems to be a
> circle about 20 miles in diameter. I am looking for recommendations.
> What vehicle do you use, and why do you think it is a good vehicle for
> piano servicing?
> | >
> | > I had been using a mid-sized sedan. I could put a grand action in
> the trunk or on the back seat. That seems to be my basic criteria - I
> need to carry my tools and also be able to place an action into the
> vehicle.
> | >
> | > My new vehicle will likely be one made in the past ten years - I
> am considering new or used.
> | >
> | > No Suburban Assault Vehicles (SUVs). I hate vans - YUK! Seems to
> me I either go with a small/mid-sized wagon or get a tank (Lincoln
> Town Car, Crown Victoria LTD, etc.). I definately want a car.
> | >
> | > Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
> | >
> | > If the roads were not so darn crowded, I would ride my bike - like
> Antares!
> | >
> | > Terry Farrell
> | >
> | >
> |
> |