Help me decide on a truck/suv

[Thegonagle]

<< I used to have Subaru GL for 2 years but this was back in 93 when they all used to be air-cooled cars. I think they have since switched to water-cooled.

It was great in bad weather but otherwise non-descript. It didn't start in the winter and would stall if you didn't warm it up for 15 mins. Interior was cheap but functional. The 4WD was where it shined though. Absolutely great in snow.

Granted this was in 93 and I'm sure lots has changed but that is my experience with Subarus. >>


My 88 GL wagon was definitely not air cooled.

I agree, they are awesome in the snow.

 

[LAUST]

<< I really like the Tundra, but a bit outside my price range. Tacoma is a nice compromise though. >>


if power is your 2nd need in your order don't get a Tundra, the 4.7 is a gutless wonder, when they do their comparisons to Domestics they always do it with the smallest motor available :disgust:

I've driven both a Tundra and a Seqoia... both had Zero power until I hit 3000RPM.

 

[vi edit]

<< You can imagine my shock when ANYONE comes to me with a price like Audi/VW/Nissan cars and say they spent more than I spent on a FULLY FUNCTIONAL 4x4 truck ($28,000 after taxes) capable of 10X more then any lame ass car. >>



Functionality is in the eye of the wallet holder.

I can haul 4 people plus all luggage, 2 kayaks, and 2 bikes in complete comfort on a 1500 mile trip pulling 30MPG in my VW station wagon. That and I don't have to put up with the squeeks and rattles that coming from every nook and cranny of the Trailblazer that I tested.

That's more than enough functionality for the 20k that I spent

 

[flyfish]

Tacoma is the way to go. Get the four-door if you can afford it. Plenty of room for kids. Looks sharp for a small truck. Solid as a rock. The interior fit and finish is top rate. The seats or kind of wimpy, but they take abuse well. These are very good trucks and Toyota knows it. You get what you pay for.

 

[AUMM]

thought about getting a Toyota 4-Runner?

 

[LAUST]

<< Functionality is in the eye of the wallet holder.

I can haul 4 people plus all luggage, 2 kayaks, and 2 bikes in complete comfort on a 1500 mile trip pulling 30MPG in my VW station wagon. That and I don't have to put up with the squeeks and rattles that coming from every nook and cranny of the Trailblazer that I tested.

That's more than enough functionality for the 20k that I spent >>


Agreed it's all in what your need is....

All that in comfort though??? you eastern tenderfoot's must get smaller and smaller every year

 

[vi edit]

<< All that in comfort though??? you eastern tenderfoot's must get smaller and smaller every year >>



That's why I went with the Passat. It's passenger space is amazing. The front seats can slide back so far, I can't even reach the pedals, and I have a 34" inseam When I have the drivers seat in a comfortable position for me, I can climb in to the seat behind it, and still have a good 4" between my knees and the seat back. Very accomidating for a mid size car!

Then I still have about 40 cubic feet of storage space behind the back seat. Slap a yakima roof rack up on the rails and put the two kayaks up there. Add on the hitch adapter and load the bikes onto that.

Not a bad people and gear hauler

 

[wyvrn]

<< thought about getting a Toyota 4-Runner? >>



Too expensive. My bro-inlaw has one, and it is a nice drive. But I think they are a bit overpriced, as are most Toyota SUV's. Personally, I like the Highlander more esp. since I rarely do any towing.

 

[LAUST]

<< That's why I went with the Passat. It's passenger space is amazing. The front seats can slide back so far, I can't even reach the pedals, and I have a 34" inseam When I have the drivers seat in a comfortable position for me, I can climb in to the seat behind it, and still have a good 4" between my knees and the seat back. Very accomidating for a mid size car!

Then I still have about 40 cubic feet of storage space behind the back seat. Slap a yakima roof rack up on the rails and put the two kayaks up there. Add on the hitch adapter and load the bikes onto that.

Not a bad people and gear hauler >>


yeah, thats awesome... great price for that too at 20K. thats what a car like that should cost. don't understand (not saying I'm aginst, just seems .. ummm not so smart to me ) how people pay over 30K for less functional then what you have...

wyvrn there is an option for ya too