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2007-06-05 7:24 AM

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Subject: What kind of vehicle to get?
I finally decided my F250 deisel truck has to go.  I bought it a few years back for a landscaping business I own and I really no longer need the truck.  Just can't justify all those diesel fumes going into the air and my wife has always hated the truck.  My dilema is I have NO CLUE what to get.  I am also a pretty avid outdoorsman who hunts and fishes.  I need a vehicle that can tow a boat, has either 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive, I can fit my bike inside, is big enough inside to haul a lot of hunting stuff, and preferably gets decent miles per gallon.  Oh yea, NO minivans!  I was looking at the Honda Elements for awhile and even though they look pretty minivanish I was starting to think I could survive in one.  But, I read the reviews and they seemed horrid.  Anybody have any good ideas for me?


2007-06-05 7:35 AM
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Toyota FJ Cruiser

2007-06-05 7:54 AM
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I've got a '05 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it meets your criteria with the exception of gas mileage.  It's terrible, though I have the hemi.  Perhaps the other engine options are better on gas.

Those toyotas look kinda cool.  I'm curious what their engine options and towing capacity is?  I've got a pretty big boat I need to haul around.

2007-06-05 7:58 AM
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Toyota FJ Cruiser

4.0L V6

16mpg / 22mpg

5,000lb. towing capacity.

2007-06-05 9:04 AM
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Subject: RE: What kind of vehicle to get?
ott13979 - 2007-06-05 7:35 AM

Toyota FJ Cruiser



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2007-06-05 9:34 AM
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Toyota... Yes.  New FJ... not so much.  Sorry but I still like the old FJ's much better. 

I would vote for a Sequoia (or a Tundra but since the wife doesn't like the truck...).



2007-06-05 9:36 AM
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I switched from a Chevy 2500 to a Toyota Tacoma 4 door and LOVE it.  Still fits my family, the payload is considerably less, but so is the fuel cost.
2007-06-05 9:41 AM
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2007-06-05 9:42 AM
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Toyota 4 Runner? Definitely more "mainstream" looking than the FJ Cruiser. I'm guessing it has a pretty big 6 cyl motor which oughta be enough to pull a boat. I dunno, just throwing my worthless $0.02 in there...
2007-06-05 9:49 AM
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The element is functional but I doubt it has the power to tow anything. Clearance is also suspect, we bottomed out a lot. We traded it for an FJ.

We really like the FJ. I have read that it does not handle towing all that great and if you are going from a big strong american truck I can't imagine the 6 cylindar toyota will please you. It has plenty of get up and go. The FJ can go anywhere. I have taken it through water, mud and over lava with no problems at all. If you are really interested in getting an FJ look at fjcruiserforums.com. There is a lot of fluff on that site but it also has answered every question that has ever come out.

Gas mileage is around 18-20 for the automatic. The manual is a little less as it is all time 4 wheel drive.
Interior Cargo room is okay, not huge but not small either. The seats fold down which helps.
Front head and shoulder room is great.
Rear head and shoulder room is not.
It is fun to drive.
It is not fun to ride in the back seat.
Like the element it is plasticy on the inside

Here is mine with a Gobi Rack. They are expensive but way beefier than the toyota one. I think ARB makes a good one at half the price.
http://www.spaarnet.com/fj/revos02.jpg

I could go on and on. Feel free to fire some questions my way.
2007-06-05 10:46 AM
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2007-06-05 11:19 AM
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Lara - 2007-06-05 11:46 AM

I've been looking for a station wagon, I don't want a minivan or SUV.  I would really like to get a deisel touring wagon.  Deisels are a lot cleaner and perform better than those made in the past.

It's a bit minivanish/SUVish..  But so far the best option I have come up with is the Mercedes R320

2007 R320 CDI BLUETEC Photo



Yeah, I looked at that too, until I realized that it costs over 25% of what I still owe on my mortgage.
2007-06-05 12:00 PM
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2007-06-05 12:03 PM
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ryanlc - 2007-06-05 9:36 AM

I switched from a Chevy 2500 to a Toyota Tacoma 4 door and LOVE it.  Still fits my family, the payload is considerably less, but so is the fuel cost.


Is that the new full-cab four-door? If so I'm really jealous. Those things are AWESOME! And if I ever get a car again I'll likely get ... a Subaru, but that's besides the point. The new Tacomas -- daisuki desuyo!!!
2007-06-05 12:04 PM
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Lara - 2007-06-05 1:00 PM

Opus - 2007-06-05 9:19 AM 

Yeah, I looked at that too, until I realized that it costs over 25% of what I still owe on my mortgage.

i hold on to my cars for 10+ years..  i can get what i want for about $47k..  it would be my primary car for 15+ years...



I also hold onto my cars for 10 + years (unless I swap one old car for another). I just do it with cars that are significantly less expensive. But we are all limited by our means, and mine are probably just a little more modest than yours!
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2007-06-05 12:13 PM
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Here's a thought- If being "green" is your primary motivation, keep what you got.  It takes more petroleum products to manufacture a new car than you could ever hope to save by switching to a more fuel efficient model- hybrids included.

Now, if fuel savings is what is driving you, carry on

2007-06-05 12:20 PM
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2007-06-05 12:57 PM
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It's diesel.  Convert it to bio fuel

As for the FJ, I looked at them cuz they do look cool, but Consumer Reports basically tore it a  new a hole (if cars had one....).  I posted in some othe thread and I think bigisland basically said they were right as far as comfort, accessibility, etc. goes.  But they're still cool.

2007-06-05 1:09 PM
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ChrisM - 2007-06-05 7:57 AM

It's diesel.  Convert it to bio fuel

As for the FJ, I looked at them cuz they do look cool, but Consumer Reports basically tore it a  new a hole (if cars had one....).  I posted in some othe thread and I think bigisland basically said they were right as far as comfort, accessibility, etc. goes.  But they're still cool.



I said in that other thread that they are not for mamsy pansies who want heated seats and fluffy steering wheels.

Basically they are not for someone who is looking for creature comforts and the back seats is only suitable for kids. The ride is great and way better than I expected. It is definitely a vehicle to spend a lot of time researching and test driving as they are not for everyone.
2007-06-05 1:20 PM
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don't underestimate the importance of a fluffy steering wheel



2007-06-05 2:09 PM
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Is a Nissan Murano big enough for you? That's what I'll probably consider when it's time to trade the Maxima in...

the Buick Rendezvous is pretty cool too.

2007-06-05 2:17 PM
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spokes - 2007-06-05 10:20 AM

I like California, but I'll never be able to afford to be a home owner here. 



never say never...
2007-06-05 2:19 PM
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Stake - 2007-06-05 1:13 PM

Here's a thought- If being "green" is your primary motivation, keep what you got.  It takes more petroleum products to manufacture a new car than you could ever hope to save by switching to a more fuel efficient model- hybrids included.

Now, if fuel savings is what is driving you, carry on



Excellent point. I believe it takes 5 barrels of oil, on average, to build a new car.

Buying used is so much cheaper too!
2007-06-05 2:45 PM
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Would any of these work for you?  They all seem to be good on gas. 

Damnit - never mind.  Pictures are not fully loading.



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