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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Dec 7, 2017 at 5:57 AM
    fatfurious2

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    AWD?
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2017 at 5:59 AM
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    just trying to think of stuff that's cheap and reliable that also is good in snow and comes in manual
     
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    Fuel efficient ~25 mpg or better
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:00 AM
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    that might be a tall order on an older awd car
     
  7. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:00 AM
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    probably a legacy or impreza. Not a WRX, which requires premium because of turbo
     
  8. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:01 AM
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    the old crv's came in manual. and have a table in the back!
     
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  10. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:06 AM
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    he could get an Element! outdoorsy person car! (except not the way I did mine..) the Anvil colored one was Honda’s AWD, and the silver one was FWD. both manual

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  11. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:07 AM
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    @Subway4X4 DD criteria is narrowed down to:

    Toyota or Subaru or Honda
    Stick Shift
    AWD
    <150k miles
    <$4k
    Fuel efficient ~25 mpg or better

    Suggestions so far:
    Subaru Impreza
    Subaru Legacy
    Toyota Matrix
    Toyota RAV4
    Honda CRV
     
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    my company had purchased those for fleet before we started leasing. so the deal was they were driven until they died. but they wouldn't die...
     
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  13. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:07 AM
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  14. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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    I feel like this has the look of a "teenager" car.

    Out.
     
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  15. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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    have to chime in and ask what the distance is that you are driving to and from work for this DD mod? @Subway4X4

    Also side note i have thought of this to not so much for the near future but i drive 80miles round trip when i head to the office. And there are 3+ accidents everyday..

    People avoid me like the plague when I am in the tacoma. Not so much when I am in my wifes Cherokee
     
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    when i worked for honda we mostly sold them to lesbians and rock climbers
     
  17. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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    I guess what I am trying to say is that I do not think any of these choices are suitable for my needs.

    I mean shit i saw a Fiat absolutely pile drive a Acura sedan the other day.
     
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  18. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:12 AM
    bski22

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    Hmmm pro marketing tip
     
  19. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:14 AM
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    12 miles one way commute.
    Occasional 2-3 days painful 1.5 hour drive into Manhattan.

    To save gas AND to not worry about having a downed Tacoma during extended mod days/getting beat up/incapacitated during heavy duty off-roading.
     
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  20. Dec 7, 2017 at 6:15 AM
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    its a younger person car.. but the inside is capable! The seats fold into a bed, the interior is water resistant, there is rubber floors, used to be tons of accessories for camping or bicycles or kayaks!

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    Can even convert to a built in RTT!
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    can lift them..
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    or lower like mine..




    ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
     

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