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Old 08-30-2022, 07:59 PM
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The 90 looks SO unique- but so impractical
The 130 looks like a school bus - the proportions seem to lack any harmony.
The 110 seems practical and harmonious is design.
goldilocks I guess.
 
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Old 08-31-2022, 09:17 AM
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Every time I see the 90, I am smitten. It is C-U-T-E ! All in a good way. My mind leaps to several GM products purchased by the US government whenever I see the aircraft carrier which is the 130, and I prefer the LR4's look over the 110.

I played it straight and voted for the 90. And I own a 110, because unfortunately, I could never tolerate the primary ownership challenges with the 90: a) poor rear seat entry for child car seats, b) the infamous raised floor bar (which I now understand is the structure to which the rear seats bolt; so it can pass the crash test, I suppose?) and c) the lack of a flat bottom to provide a reasonable amount of storage to use the vehicle as a two person one.

I am VERY impressed by those of you have "taken the bull by the horns" to create improvements in the 90's deficiencies.

Enjoy !
 

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Old 08-31-2022, 09:27 AM
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Anyone every try putting child seats in the rear of a 90? No kids yet but I can probably only dodge the bullet (joking) for another couple years so something to consider.
 
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Old 08-31-2022, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jusmax88
Anyone every try putting child seats in the rear of a 90? No kids yet but I can probably only dodge the bullet (joking) for another couple years so something to consider.
I think most folks spec the 90 with the OEM vasectomy pack.

Comes with a lovely LR valise and OEM frozen peas.
 
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Originally Posted by jusmax88
Anyone every try putting child seats in the rear of a 90? No kids yet but I can probably only dodge the bullet (joking) for another couple years so something to consider.
I only have 1 kid so far and even that influenced my choice to order the 130. Good luck with the 90!
 
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Old 08-31-2022, 05:42 PM
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I had a '97 90 V8 and loved it! Only vehicle I ever sold and made a profit on! I have a 110 now and love it more! The 90 still has the classic look!
 
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Old 09-01-2022, 07:40 AM
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GavinC:

Ok, now I get it. It has been a couple decades since I used frozen peas for the purpose you note.

Very funny !
 
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Old 09-01-2022, 11:11 AM
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I had to reread it, because I missed it the first time. I, too, now appreciate the deep humor!!
 
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Old 09-01-2022, 11:29 AM
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Old 09-01-2022, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jusmax88
Anyone every try putting child seats in the rear of a 90? No kids yet but I can probably only dodge the bullet (joking) for another couple years so something to consider.
Booster seat in the back of my D90. With air suspension automatically set to access height during ingress and egress, my 10 year old occasional passenger gets in and out of the D90 from the back quickly with ease.
 


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