Like I said, there are plenty of domestic station wagons. No excuse for getting an SUV. =)

I do like Outbacks, but I’d rather get a domestic car. I’m still several years out from needing a new car though, so I guess I’ll see what’s around at that time. I have a soft-spot for Fords though.

@ Ero San – For the most part I couldn’t agree more! Occasionally I need my car; the vast majority of time my bike does the job.

@ Kate – Thanks! Some chick named Kate Something took them.

@ Sara – I did know that, but A LOT of people don’t realize it. Keep spreading the word! Also an interesting fact for meat-eating ‘loca-vores’: cutting out just ONE meat meal a week would be the energetic equivalent of buying ALL your other food locally.

HAG Admin – Haha, thanks! And . . . thanks?

@ :: smo :: – It sounds like we have very similar ideas on vehicles. There’s no way I would have accepted a Hummer!

And I would love to review your veggie oil bus! Let me know next time you come through town. =)

@ Meghan – Subaru! Subs are splendid, they have tons of space for kids and dogs and lots of luggage, plus a roof rack just like an SUV. They carry just as much as an SUV, but with much better mpg and emissions standards, plus they’re a lot safer. If Subaru the brand doesn’t do it for you, there’s plenty of other station wagons – both foreign-made and domestic. But I heart my Outback so much. I really researched station wagons when buying this car, and Subaru was by far the best. Plus, the 4WD is awesome in Portland winters.

@ Alex – Thanks! I try to keep it as honest and straightforward as possible. ;)

Also, nice “What you know about this Ford Escape Hybrid?” shot in the second one.

i wish i’d known about your blog when i went through portland so you could have reviewed our band’s conversion veggie oil bus!

i’m just glad they didn’t give you a hummer, i think i would have wept.

but it’s nice to know that they’re experimenting with true hybrids and electric based vehicles. after watching “who killed the electric car” i was feeling pretty bleak and then all this bailout business…

in any event i’m glad you wrote this review! thanks!