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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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Fri May 11, 07 2:24 pm Kiteboarding Cars. Subarus? |
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OK, not cars that kiteboard, but cars to haul your kiteboarding gear!
My Blazer is killing me with the price of gas. I've been looking at Subarus, something I can drive on the beach at Jones and the coast. So to all of the Outback drivers out there, how do you like your Outback? What kind of gas mileage do you get? Are they reliable? Easy to work on? Are they comfortable on long drives?
I'm looking at a '99 or '00.
Thanks!
Nak |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Fri May 11, 07 3:22 pm |
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subaro's a great, if your a lesbian or enjoy looking like one.
Seriously though, that full time all wheel drive kills good gas mileage.
I've got an 04 toyota matrix. Comfy, plenty of cargo space and I get 38 mpg doing 60. I get around 32 doing 75.
Stevenson and back costs me about $9.00.
what you should ask yourself though is this... Is all that extra money worth the ability to drive in the sand every once and awhile? Hell, buy a diesel rabbit, a trailer, and a 4 wheeler and you'll still come out ahead. |
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benji712
Since 30 Apr 2006
34 Posts
Boardman
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Fri May 11, 07 3:31 pm |
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85-95 toyota pickups are great, 4x4, with 30+ mpg _________________ "Drink triple, see double and act single." |
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dcrowe
Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
Obsessed
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Fri May 11, 07 4:27 pm |
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Agreed about the Subaru gas guzzlers. You could also look into a jetta or passat wagon tdi. Still made in Germany and average 40 miles per gallon! |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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Fri May 11, 07 9:52 pm |
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I try not to drive the f-350 biodieseler@17-18 mpgs at 70mph
I traded my legacy 20 mpgs @70-75mph in for a
1980 vw rabbit truck with topper and rocketbox now with new turbo diesel averagin 50 mpgs with two peeps and gear and some dogs( on b 99 biodiesel.)kite specific vehicle
smug that smileage.
subarus are the best when you consider winter mtn drivin' but the awd drives milage blows I got better milage with the old loyals when you could disengage. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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Fri May 11, 07 10:04 pm |
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My subaru doubles as a mountain vehicle and there's lots of snow in white salmon in the winter so AWD is needed... its also a nice performance feature for wet traction... but it does come at the price of gas mileage. I also have the rocket box which probably knocks off 3-4 miles per gallon. I figure I get mid 20's max in my subaru impreza.
Once Honda releases a diesel version of the Element I'm trading up. High gas mileage + SUV space + AWD. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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Fri May 11, 07 10:11 pm |
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I have had 3 subaru's now and all of them have been awesome. I completely beat the hell out of them. My first one I sold for $100 more then I bought it for I had it from 240,000- 280,000 miles on it. My second one no mechanical problems what so ever until a VW Jetta ran into it and totaled it. My 3rd one legacy wagon has been awesome I have had it for a yr and just changed the oil no mechanical problems so far. Put some good tires on them and they will go anywhere. Nak I have no idea what the gas is but your welcome to take it out for a spin next time I see ya. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
Mrs. Site Lackey
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Fri May 11, 07 10:13 pm |
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Oh yeah the Matrix's are nice too put that on the list of cars for sure |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1638 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Sat May 12, 07 6:07 am |
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The Pontiac Vibe is identical to the Matrix, but about 2 $K cheaper because it lacks the Toyota name. Same components, same assembly factory.
Probably more lezbien, oh well. |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4210 Posts
Camas
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Sat May 12, 07 11:23 pm |
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Thanks everyone for the feedback, And BB, thanks tons for the test drive offer! If i haven't picked one up before I see you guys I'll take you up on that.
Thanks Again!
Nak |
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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
1280 Posts
Dude, where's my Bus?
Otto Mann
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Sun May 13, 07 6:51 am conspiracy theory |
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i doubt you'll find any newer cars that get very good gas mileage. Its a complete disgrace to know what technology is there, and can make cars run virtually on nothing.
IMO,..roads take up to much space, i cant remember the statisic's but something like 10% of the world is covered in ashpalt. <-blame the romans....dam that julius cesar! _________________ I stretch my wings and pull the strings |
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shastadogs2
Since 28 Mar 2005
336 Posts
Obsessed
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Sun May 13, 07 11:34 am |
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daily driver: colnago (italian steel is real, baby.)
sunnydays only: pinarello fully pantographed campy in mid-eighties elegance.
best fuel choice: fig newtons, dates, yogurt, pemmican bars
miles between gas station stops: forever. . . |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4210 Posts
Camas
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Sun May 13, 07 12:18 pm |
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I'll agree with the best fuel choices! But I'll take carbon fiber over Italion steel. Colnago makes beautiful frames, But most "Colnagos" ridden by pros are actually Titanium Lightspeeds painted to look like Colnagos... A few Pro ridden Colnagos are really Trek or Kestrel Carbon Fiber frames.
There is something special about an Italion steel frame though. Like driving a vintage sports car to the coast... |
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KingE
Since 27 Apr 2006
58 Posts
Lake Wenatchee
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Sun May 13, 07 4:44 pm |
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We get 34 on the freeway at freeway speeds with nothing on top.Ours is a 99.
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anjion
Since 12 May 2007
14 Posts
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Sun May 13, 07 5:58 pm |
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I love subarus ( I work for a subaru performance shop ) But I have a honda del sol for ultra MPG and a jeep grand cherokee for the weekends. But if you get a newer legacy they are freaking awesome! |
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