Okay, so I know we've had threads like this before but I failed at the search function and anyway, it's 2013 so maybe there are new cars available?
The criteria:
Top contenders are the new Ford Escape (completely flat folding rear seats in the 2013 model!!) and the mazda CX-5 (would end up being over budget though). I think in either case to get what I want in those models I'd need to wait a year or more for used versions.
I haven't tried squishing crates into a used CR-V yet. That's on my to-do list. Any other models I should try? The Nissan Rogue was too small in the back. I don't like the square boxiness of a lot of the proposed "dog cars", despite them fitting crates better.
Are there regular cars that magically have extra space? A hatchback that is still cute?
What do you have that you love for dog trials?
The criteria:
- Under $20k (or very close to it) out the door
- Room for two medium sized dog crates and trial gear (ez up, bags, etc)
- Way to comfortably crate out of the car with good circulation. Lucy's not able to be inside the building during trials, and there is not good enough air flow in a regular sedan. Although her crate fits in the back seat of my civic, it's not ideal. I want to be able to lift the back and drape shade cloth.
- Sun roof and heated seats (okay, not necessity, but would really, really like)
- Used is fine if it's 2-3 years and has less than 40k miles on it
Top contenders are the new Ford Escape (completely flat folding rear seats in the 2013 model!!) and the mazda CX-5 (would end up being over budget though). I think in either case to get what I want in those models I'd need to wait a year or more for used versions.
I haven't tried squishing crates into a used CR-V yet. That's on my to-do list. Any other models I should try? The Nissan Rogue was too small in the back. I don't like the square boxiness of a lot of the proposed "dog cars", despite them fitting crates better.
Are there regular cars that magically have extra space? A hatchback that is still cute?
What do you have that you love for dog trials?