Official Tennessee Thread

My parents got woke up and all the dogs went crazy. Sounded like a loaded dump truck trying to get up the driveway

 

TWSS

 

I had to google what that meant.

LOL

 

Obviously it's TacomaWorld Secret Santa. That was his LS swapped long travel first gen full of goodies bouncing down the driveway.

 

Started a thread for a trip in May of wheeling throughout some very remote places in Northern Tennessee. Should be some nice wheeling along the way

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tennessee-expedition-trip-may-9-12-2019.582100/

 

Some people even felt in down here too. I was dead and didn't hear about it until I got to work

 

What battery is everyone using? I've got an Optima Yellow Top my truck came with but I'm not a believer in buying another high-end battery. Need something good enough and has side posts for winch

 

I’m a big fan of Odyssey

 

I’ll second odyssey. Had one in my old truck and I think it’s still in @tacotim448 ’s truck now

 

Damn those are expensive as shit tho

 

They are not cheap unfortunately. I’d look at Duralast Golds too, the last one I had lasted 11 years of abuse in my Tacoma and Mazdaspeed3. I think they are $150 ish

 

I've gotten 4+ years (and counting) on my EverStart Gold battery from walmart. No idea how the warranty is tho. Would not recommend buying a battery from Advance because of their warranty policy, as mentioned earlier. Not sure what type of battery you would want for side posts.

 

Carquest AGM. It's a rebranded deka intimidator (confirmed by our deka salesman here at work). Great battery. It may be AdvanceAuto now that they merged.

 

Batteries Plus AGM. It's a rebranded Northstar.

 

The Duracell AGM I have for my motorcycle is a Deka, sold at Batteries Plus. So far so good, but I've only had it for less than a year. Keep it on the charger most of the time.

 

Need some suggestions.
I keep thinking about how much I don't really like driving the wife's Highlander since she has been taking the 4Runner.

Seems like the next best responsible thing to do is find a cheap daily driver. (most responsible being keep the Highlander since it's paid off)
Driving 80 miles a day adds up quick in gas so even though I prefer truck/suv, a car might be better.
It would be nice to be able to fit the whole family but since the 4R is new, I'm not worried about them getting stranded meaning a small car is ok.

Requirements:
1. Rear drive or AWD only. Hate front wheel drive.
2. Reliable and wears well (so no GM cars )
3. new-ish, maybe 2014+ (better loan rates)
4. Good MPGs on highway (~26mpg or better)
5. Can find good selection to pick from at <$26k and <60k miles.
6. Still enjoyable to drive and has at least some aftermarket stuff available.

One's I've thought of so far that hit the criteria:
Toyota 86/FRS/BRZ (this looks like cheapest option so far, $20k for one still under original warranty and rated ~30mpg highway)
Subaru WRX (always liked Subaru and miss my old Legacy)
Lexus IS250 / IS350
Lexus GS350



other ideas?

 

Ford focus sho edition awd twin turbo not my favorite car but it's really quick. (but can fit family)
Miata
Nissan 370z
Bmw 3 series

 

Insurance is high on a Z.

 

My wife's Subaru Crosstrek with a manual transmission is pretty fun and comfortable, gets around 30mpg.

 

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