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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #625 on: July 14, 2020, 03:02:18 PM »
Gimme two. ;)

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #626 on: July 14, 2020, 05:45:29 PM »
i reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model

Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!

If I was clams, I'd totally get one, because they are completely badass.  I am me though, so I bought an AWD Honda pickup.  The closest it will ever get to off-road is a dirt road.  I just wanted AWD for snow.
that's probably smart given the chassis that its on

It rides very smooth as a result.  Though it can still tow more than I'd ever tow, and haul as much as I need to haul (e.g. half ton of landscape rock).  Also, it has a trunk, and a power outlet and speakers in the bed! I have used the speakers in the bed only once, when unloading crap at the dump. I was blasting hair metal.

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #627 on: July 14, 2020, 06:06:17 PM »
I’ve had my truck for 16 years but it only has 117k on it. Bought in 04 with 30k.

Hoping to put another 100k but I assume eventually it will be hard to get parts.


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« Reply #628 on: July 15, 2020, 01:25:45 PM »
the new bronco rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06oa3mncWgA

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #629 on: July 15, 2020, 02:00:13 PM »
i reserved a spot in line for one last night, 4 door badlands model

Just think of all the sweet off-roading oppys you'll have!

If I was clams, I'd totally get one, because they are completely badass.  I am me though, so I bought an AWD Honda pickup.  The closest it will ever get to off-road is a dirt road.  I just wanted AWD for snow.
that's probably smart given the chassis that its on

It rides very smooth as a result.  Though it can still tow more than I'd ever tow, and haul as much as I need to haul (e.g. half ton of landscape rock).  Also, it has a trunk, and a power outlet and speakers in the bed! I have used the speakers in the bed only once, when unloading crap at the dump. I was blasting hair metal.
It's the perfect suburban truck. Regretfully, I wrecked my 2007 Ridgeline a few years ago. Loved that truck.

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« Reply #630 on: July 15, 2020, 02:03:19 PM »
We were talking about the bronco yesterday in one of my buds group texts.  We all might get one of those new broncos(each a different color) and cruise down wanamaker every friday night.
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« Reply #631 on: July 15, 2020, 02:08:05 PM »
we need to raise the price of gas again.
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« Reply #632 on: July 15, 2020, 03:08:42 PM »
Looks like a giant Jimny

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« Reply #633 on: July 15, 2020, 05:43:01 PM »
Looks like a giant Jimny

I wish you could buy (and legally drive) the Jimmy here! 

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #634 on: July 15, 2020, 10:49:32 PM »
we need to raise the price of gas again.

Drive that old 4Runner more

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« Reply #635 on: July 16, 2020, 07:56:19 AM »
we need to raise the price of gas again.

Drive that old 4Runner more
Ya and let's see a pic of this hot rod

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« Reply #636 on: July 16, 2020, 01:47:09 PM »
it's just a stock 2000 4runner, nothing interesting.  i don't drive it much, mostly just in the winter if i'm going to a muddy job site.  maybe take it to the sierras 3-4 times a year.

i'm really befuddled on what to do with my car situation.  i need to replace vehicles to replace both my automotive needs (a high mpg, comfortable vehicle for work, preferably with decent clearance for rough dirt roads and a vehicle with better clearance and traction for mud at work and hiking.

trying to decide between an awd hybrid suv crossover that could hopefully do both, just replacing the elantra with a hybrid sedan and keeping the 4runner for a bit longer or replacing the both of them now, with a hybrid sedan and not sure if with a real suv or crossover.

all the crossover suvs seem to suck for legroom.  doesn't make sense to me, but whatever.
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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #637 on: July 16, 2020, 01:55:13 PM »
it's just a stock 2000 4runner, nothing interesting.  i don't drive it much, mostly just in the winter if i'm going to a muddy job site.  maybe take it to the sierras 3-4 times a year.

i'm really befuddled on what to do with my car situation.  i need to replace vehicles to replace both my automotive needs (a high mpg, comfortable vehicle for work, preferably with decent clearance for rough dirt roads and a vehicle with better clearance and traction for mud at work and hiking.

trying to decide between an awd hybrid suv crossover that could hopefully do both, just replacing the elantra with a hybrid sedan and keeping the 4runner for a bit longer or replacing the both of them now, with a hybrid sedan and not sure if with a real suv or crossover.

all the crossover suvs seem to suck for legroom.  doesn't make sense to me, but whatever.
get an AWD V6 rav4

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« Reply #638 on: July 16, 2020, 02:18:15 PM »
poor legroom, poor mpg.
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« Reply #639 on: July 16, 2020, 02:48:14 PM »
poor legroom, poor mpg.
you're loco ese they get around 25 in town 35 highway.. FIL is about 6'5" and fits in his fine  :dunno:

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« Reply #640 on: July 16, 2020, 02:55:47 PM »
the new hybrid rav4s get 40ish mpg, which is ok, but they aren't comfortable, front legroom is only 41 inches and the center console thing takes up a lot of room where you might otherwise be able to spread your knees.  when i'm working, i will frequently spend 12-14 hours a day in my vehicle, so comfort/legroom is a priority.

toyota is coming out with a new hybrid based on the rav4 that is supposed to be a little longer, so i'm interested in seeing it, but in general toyota skimps on legroom, so i'm not super hopefully.
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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #641 on: July 16, 2020, 03:01:17 PM »
when i'm working, i will frequently spend 12-14 hours a day in my vehicle, so comfort/legroom is a priority.

Get a big rig and make driving it be your work.

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #642 on: July 16, 2020, 03:09:06 PM »
mazda cx5 diesel

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« Reply #643 on: July 16, 2020, 03:28:01 PM »
mazda cx5 diesel

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #644 on: July 16, 2020, 03:33:20 PM »
nissan leaf 42" 111 mpg

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« Reply #645 on: July 16, 2020, 03:34:01 PM »
i doubt it has the range you would need, though

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« Reply #646 on: July 16, 2020, 03:39:18 PM »
Jeep Grand Cherokee would be my choice for SUV. Test drive was nice. Plenty of power. Fuel economy though. Meh.

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #647 on: July 16, 2020, 03:42:45 PM »
just expect expensive parts

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Re: Cars.... How far have you went before getting a new one?
« Reply #648 on: July 16, 2020, 04:22:21 PM »
does anyone really care about a car's fuel economy? :lol: 



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« Reply #649 on: July 16, 2020, 04:28:02 PM »
i doubt it has the range you would need, though

yeah, plus 42" doesn't really compete.  the hyundai sonata has over 44", so that's sort of my benchmark.  i understand taller cars have more upright seats, so it's not directly comparable, but 41" or so isn't really even really trying.
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