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"good" vehicle for the wife?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Titan, Oct 9, 2012.

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  1. Oct 9, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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    Delmarva

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    never liked the escape either...
     
    Delmarva, Oct 9, 2012
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  2. Oct 9, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    we have similar taste in vehicles so it shouldn't be much of an issue, she's pretty passive, not really in love with anything in particular

    "tinny" you mean like my tacoma's tailgate? :(
     
    Titan, Oct 9, 2012
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  3. Oct 9, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    I have some of the same issues and bought the wife an '08 highlander, she loves it, I like it and its pretty much a mini-van/suv. I highly recommend especially for the kids and road trips, had 6 adults in it last weekend for a trip up over a pass into breckenridge.

    I only buy toyota.
     
    Drinknmolson, Oct 9, 2012
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  4. Oct 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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    Mitch

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    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    That or a Jeep Wrangler side door
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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    tacoman_KC

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    tacoman_KC Hurray for Zoidberg!

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    I definitely recommend a Subaru. I may be a little biased though :cool:
     
    tacoman_KC, Oct 10, 2012
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  6. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    Forster46

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    Forster46 Very nice how much?

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    My vote :D
     
    Forster46, Oct 10, 2012
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  7. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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    Sullyman

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    Sullyman Crusty ole' conservative fart

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    Cat-back exhaust, BluLogic, Back-up Camera, Extang Solid Fold Tonnau cover, Pop-n-Lock PL8521 electronic tailgate lock, Illuminated 4x4 switch, Smittybuilt Nerf Step Bars, Toyota bed mat, Tinted the windows darker, CB with custom fab'd antenna mount, Grillcraft grill, AFE Pro Dry S filter with secondary filter removed. Differential breather relocation mod. Bridgestone Dueler AT/Revo 3 tires Weathertech mats Spec-D HID Halo's Bilstein 5100s front set at 2.5" w/OEM springs 4-leaf TSB w/ SkyJacker add-a-leaf 2" block lift 1.5" wheel spacers Freedom Off-Road upper control arms .5" coil spacers ATOTO A6 Android double-din head unit
    I bought the wife a Tundra...she's little and likes to sit high to see over traffic...not that she puts a lot of miles on it...it is an 07 with just about 30k....
    [​IMG]
     
    Sullyman, Oct 10, 2012
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  8. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    Outback or Forester, if you want something smaller and can wait a bit look up the Subaru XV Crosstrek. It's basically an impreza with a 3" lift and bigger tires :D
     
    BuzzardsGottaEat, Oct 10, 2012
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  9. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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    MTgirl

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    Subarus would be my top pick - Outback or Tribeca
     
    MTgirl, Oct 10, 2012
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  10. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:36 PM
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    Opps...didn't see that part when I replied above... :facepalm:
     
    Sullyman, Oct 10, 2012
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  11. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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  12. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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    5100's Soon... Pockets full of cobwebs atm.
    ravenmad, Oct 10, 2012
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  13. Oct 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    Subaru dealer here in NE took us to a very steep hill behind the dealership and drove up it, stopped half way up the hill, and slowly drove onward and over without so much as slipping a little. I've done a lot of research on their AWD system and seen videos like that^ but I have to say that real world demonstration was very impressive. I wanted an Outback right then and there haha I've driven in a buddies in snow up to the hood too, I thought for sure he would get stuck but he just kept plowing through the field. I'm impressed, if you can't tell.
     
    BuzzardsGottaEat, Oct 10, 2012
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  14. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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    tacoman_KC

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    The AWD system is great, it's never let me down. I can get about 30mpg with my 6cyl Outback on the highway too, which I think is pretty good.
     
    tacoman_KC, Oct 10, 2012
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  15. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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    skidooman

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    skidooman I'm your huckleberry

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    I loved my WRX. It was a serious no brianer in the snow. I think were going to end up with a new Legacy here soon.
     
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  16. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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    agreed


    Subaru FTW
     
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  17. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    Rx 350 is badass. That's what I want to get my wife. My wife wants a jeep grand Cherokee though.
     
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  18. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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    Subaru. I had one for a few years, the outback, and couldn't get stuck. With in reason. The all wheel works awesome.

    My only gripe was in 5th gear it ran at 3300 at 80mph. The gearing wasn't right. Don't know if they fixed that problem but you can't go wrong.

    Just my .02
     
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  19. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    Good reviews of a Dodge Journey??? REALLY???

    Thats a new one for me, thought they were all POS...
     
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  20. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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    I would never buy her a new car, EVER!!

    Find her a good used car 4-5 years old with 100k on it, she going to tear it up anyways.
     
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