Service Vehicle

[Mike Kurta]

    Hi Guys:
    FYI, the PT Cruiser is built on a Neon platform, i.e. you would be
buying a Plymouth Neon with a different body on it.
    Mike Kurta
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 6:25 AM
Subject: Re: Service Vehicle


> 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
> > | >
> > | >
> > |
> > |
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