NAOS
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kind of both. I could pay cash for that generation of 4Runner, but they also seem totally badass. I could see having one of those around and loving it. b-line's vote of confidence emboldens me.
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kind of both. I could pay cash for that generation of 4Runner, but they also seem totally badass. I could see having one of those around and loving it. b-line's vote of confidence emboldens me.
♪alt13
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One of my friends parents have an ISUZU Rodeo that they have had for like 18 years or some ****. It's fairly similar to the 4runner.
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Miggs
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I have a Ford Fusion Hybrid. It gets 36mpg and has decent pick-up actually.
With newer gov't regulations, all car manufacturers have to have x amount of their fleet that get better gas mileage too. So some of the newer SUV's get a solid 30mpg. My wife has an ACURA MDX and loves it (so do I, the thing drives great) and it gets 30mpg or so.
With newer gov't regulations, all car manufacturers have to have x amount of their fleet that get better gas mileage too. So some of the newer SUV's get a solid 30mpg. My wife has an ACURA MDX and loves it (so do I, the thing drives great) and it gets 30mpg or so.
b_line
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The new acura mdx and rdx are great looking cars. Acura in general are good looking cars actually.
NAOS
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I owned an '86 for a few months. Wasn't too bad. Was gonna be a toy, but they're too big and heavy, I think.
You may be shocked to learn this, but I really like Ford Broncos (especially 1966-77).
Fun, but as a practical vehicle they are near the bottom of the list.
I like your lean toward the Toyota 4Runner. I know a couple of guys that have owned 4Runners with 250K+ miles that still ran great.
♪alt13
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That actually sounds pretty kick ***. I've never heard of a 4 door sammi but those things are dope. I knew a dude that threw a 350 in one. It was awesome.
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my uncle owns a 2001 4Runner, thing is indestructible. Make sure it's the V6 engine. It's simply a well-rounded car in every aspect-- spacious, safe. Not particularly fuel-effecient, but not terrible either. Some of them have rust problems here in Canada, but I'm sure the cars will be minty in California.
It really depends what your income is like, and what you want in a car. Functional, or something with some flair.
If you want flair, and have disposable income, maybe look into an early 90s Mercedes G. Make sure it's the 3.4l diesel engine. The cars are INSANE reliable, and generally very well taken care of. Off-road monsters, yet comfortable people-carriers. Not bulky at all, either. Rather good-looking IRL, very Jeep-esque. But, of course, the parts will tend to be rather expensive if something were to break.
If you want something newer, get a wagon IMO. We're a euro-family, and we have owned Volkswagens, BMWs, Audis and MBs-- Mercedes-Benz has been the most reliable of the lot (2 volkswagens, 1 Audi, 2 BMWs, 2 MBs).
Unfortunately the selection of Japanese wagons in NA is rather limited, apart from Subaru. Going alone with a newer version of your Outback wouldnt be a bad idea, but I wasn't too stoked on the handling of our old 1998 Subaru Forester. German machines are simply different to drive, in my experience. I'm on my 2nd Benz myself (cue Albanian stereotypes) and I really think I'll stick with them for the rest of my life.
It really depends what your income is like, and what you want in a car. Functional, or something with some flair.
If you want flair, and have disposable income, maybe look into an early 90s Mercedes G. Make sure it's the 3.4l diesel engine. The cars are INSANE reliable, and generally very well taken care of. Off-road monsters, yet comfortable people-carriers. Not bulky at all, either. Rather good-looking IRL, very Jeep-esque. But, of course, the parts will tend to be rather expensive if something were to break.
If you want something newer, get a wagon IMO. We're a euro-family, and we have owned Volkswagens, BMWs, Audis and MBs-- Mercedes-Benz has been the most reliable of the lot (2 volkswagens, 1 Audi, 2 BMWs, 2 MBs).
Unfortunately the selection of Japanese wagons in NA is rather limited, apart from Subaru. Going alone with a newer version of your Outback wouldnt be a bad idea, but I wasn't too stoked on the handling of our old 1998 Subaru Forester. German machines are simply different to drive, in my experience. I'm on my 2nd Benz myself (cue Albanian stereotypes) and I really think I'll stick with them for the rest of my life.
MVP
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They are build on the same base as GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. I heard those models have quite a few transmission issues. And they are love gas... but for you with your cheap gas prices it won't matter much. When I was looking for same type car in 2008 I settled on Ford Taurus X. Slightly smaller, but much better on gas and touch the wood, 130k miles later no major issues so far.
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Since 2010, across a 1994 and a 2003 Mercedes C-class, I have *maybe* spent $800 in repairs across both cars. First car never had a single problem (despite 270K), 2nd one had a suspension problem after I accidentally hit a hidden pothole.
Benzs from the 90s are notoriously well-made.
VW GTI
Arguably the best all-around car made. Incredible performance for the money, super versatile utility, great in snow even with 2WD. There's a reason it is a favorite among automotive journalists.
From Car And Driver:
"What can we say about the Volkswagen GTI that we haven’t said before? After subjecting the perennial 10Best winner to innumerable reviews, it’s hard to come up with any praise or criticism that hasn’t already been heard."
"Handsome, versatile, swift, nimble, and as nearly perfect as always."
Arguably the best all-around car made. Incredible performance for the money, super versatile utility, great in snow even with 2WD. There's a reason it is a favorite among automotive journalists.
From Car And Driver:
"What can we say about the Volkswagen GTI that we haven’t said before? After subjecting the perennial 10Best winner to innumerable reviews, it’s hard to come up with any praise or criticism that hasn’t already been heard."
"Handsome, versatile, swift, nimble, and as nearly perfect as always."
Those are exactly the cars I'm thinking of when I think about my wife's rollover accident and how I'm pretty sure my wife son and mother in law would all be dead if they were in one.
Lot's of good reco's in this thread. I currently have a Mazda and will prolly get a Subie once the Mazda 3 is donezo. It sounds like OP wants a vehicle that is about to navigate somewhat rough terrain and has decent gas mileage. I think most Toyota pickups fit that bill.