Post by: h2ofowlr on December 02, 2013, 08:56:32 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 02, 2013, 09:01:23 PM
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Post by: Rick on December 03, 2013, 07:31:39 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on December 03, 2013, 07:45:35 AM
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 03, 2013, 08:25:13 AM
I would get a whoopi doo subaru outback if I had the money...put some rainbow stickers on it and obama stickers on it so it would be safe at trail heads...NOT,LOL everyone I know who has or have owned a subaru loved them
+1 Next new family car will likely be another Subaru Forester; great ground clearance, ample and accessible cargo area, decent mileage, and sure-footed in snow and ice. The current one has 140K on it with a head gasket change at approximately 100K.
Post by: baker5150 on December 03, 2013, 08:30:41 AM
Let me know if you buy an Audi, I will mail you my card and reserve you a spot in my parking lot. You will need it. :bash:
DO NOT BUY AN AUDI, unless you have a ton of disposable income. You can't even buy wipers anywhere but the stealership. VERY expensive to repair.
Trust me on this, my wife has an 04 A4, and we just dropped 6 grand into it last year with only 110,000 on it.
But if you do want an Audi Ill make you a hellava deal on one.
Post by: magnanimous_j on December 03, 2013, 08:35:09 AM
Let me know if you buy an Audi, I will mail you my card and reserve you a spot in my parking lot. You will need it. :bash:
DO NOT BUY AN AUDI, unless you have a ton of disposable income. You can't even buy wipers anywhere but the stealership. VERY expensive to repair.
Trust me on this, my wife has an 04 A4, and we just dropped 6 grand into it last year with only 110,000 on it.
But if you do want an Audi Ill make you a hellava deal on one.
:yeah:
Post by: sirmissalot on December 03, 2013, 08:57:30 AM
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Post by: bknilvr00 on December 03, 2013, 09:31:21 AM
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Post by: Woodchuck on December 03, 2013, 09:43:29 AM
Acura MDX, good mileage, excellent dependability, low maintenance and comfortable. :twocents:An excellent suggestion IMO
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 03, 2013, 09:47:58 AM
Fun to drive, but repairs can be pretty costly.
Post by: vandeman17 on December 03, 2013, 09:48:54 AM
Acura MDX, good mileage, excellent dependability, low maintenance and comfortable. :twocents:An excellent suggestion IMO
I had an Outback for a while and it was a great car. I got about 22-24 mpg and it had plenty of room for my decoys and hunting gear. I ended up selling it to my folks because they liked it so much and buying a truck because myself, along with my buddies are all taller and it wasn't the most roomie on longer trips. I have had a lot of experience with an MDX and RDX as well but I think they are a little too "luxury" if you are looking for a rig to bring into the hills. The RDX is the smaller version and doesn't have much cargo space either.
Post by: KFhunter on December 03, 2013, 09:51:55 AM
I'm looking at possibly a legacy or impreza
Post by: coachcw on December 03, 2013, 10:02:28 AM
Post by: swanny on December 03, 2013, 10:37:33 AM
Post by: Sportfury on December 03, 2013, 10:58:23 AM
Wanting to tag along on this thread. Our last two cars have been Toyota Sienna AWD minivans. Our current one has 140k on it and since the kids are both in college now we are looking to down size. I will tell you one thing, we have loved our Toyotas and they snow like mad in the winter time. Excellent handling on compact snow and in powder, well balanced.
I owned a 2008 Toyota Highlander that was AWD. Great in any condition. I remember I had to force it slide it in the snow. We would still have it, but traded it in on a 2011 Sienna FWD to upsize for the kids.
Post by: KFhunter on December 03, 2013, 11:12:57 AM
I really hate the whole stigma associated with Subaru :puke:
but for my commute over dirt road, 50mph blacktop, and very little snowplow action it fits the bill and should give me good mpg.
It won't see 70 mph I-90 speeds but on a rare occasions.
Post by: Alchase on December 03, 2013, 11:58:04 AM
I would love the 4x4 version not the all wheel drive, so I could tow our boat if needed. Would not recommend towing with AWD.
Post by: magnanimous_j on December 03, 2013, 12:01:27 PM
I really hate the whole stigma associated with Subaru :puke:
me too. But in terms of reliability, performance, mileage and resale, it's hard to deny that it's the perfect NW car. Plus, if you ever have to go to the city, it's nice that you can actually park it somewhere.
/I once got a lifted H2 stuck in a Downtown Seattle parking garage.
//The locals were not thrilled.
Post by: Special T on December 03, 2013, 12:15:15 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 03, 2013, 12:15:27 PM
I really hate the whole stigma associated with Subaru :puke:
me too. But in terms of reliability, performance, mileage and resale, it's hard to deny that it's the perfect NW car. Plus, if you ever have to go to the city, it's nice that you can actually park it somewhere.
/I once got a lifted H2 stuck in a Downtown Seattle parking garage.
//The locals were not thrilled.
I gotta agree and there is a bunch of them around here, mostly driven by old hippies. I'll have to tint the windows :chuckle:
I don't sticker my rigs, but I might have to put some hunting stickers on this one :rolleyes:
Post by: poopooheaddad on December 03, 2013, 12:38:09 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 03, 2013, 12:46:15 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on December 03, 2013, 12:49:42 PM
What's it get for gas mileage?
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I like this site
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_RAV4.shtml (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_RAV4.shtml)
pretty competitive with the forester looks like, I'll have to check those out too.
Post by: KFhunter on December 03, 2013, 12:52:46 PM
Post by: Thefisherman83 on December 03, 2013, 01:07:14 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 03, 2013, 01:08:28 PM
What's it get for gas mileage?
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http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_RAV4.shtml (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_RAV4.shtml)
pretty competitive with the forester looks like, I'll have to check those out too.
Thanks. I'm looking for something to replace my Bronco II. Not right now but possibly next summer. I've been eyeing the Honda CRV's and the Toyota Rav 4. Or, possibly a Subaru. But I want the best mpg possible and I'm not sure the Subaru provides that.
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Post by: coachcw on December 03, 2013, 01:29:39 PM
Post by: DRobnsn on December 03, 2013, 02:35:41 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2013, 03:11:46 PM
Don't let all the German car reliability stereotypes scare you.:lol4: I've owned several (still own two) and can tell you the stereotype is spot on!!!
Post by: Rick on December 03, 2013, 03:52:05 PM
I gotta agree and there is a bunch of them around here, mostly driven by old hippies. I'll have to tint the windows :chuckle:
I don't sticker my rigs, but I might have to put some hunting stickers on this one :rolleyes:
I get some funny looks from other Subaru owners. :chuckle:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi188.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz176%2FRpelletierjr%2FUntitled.jpg&hash=d78604560db854ed3a7fbe1290a359a2fd958247) (http://s188.photobucket.com/user/Rpelletierjr/media/Untitled.jpg.html)
Post by: poopooheaddad on December 03, 2013, 04:18:17 PM
What's it get for gas mileage?Don't really look at what I get for mileage, I drive about 60 miles a day, and figure I get around 25mpg :dunno: great little car, automatic, If I have to go anywhere they are easy to park, my wife, daughter and I fit in it good bet I am 6,4", 220lbs so no one sits behind me..
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Post by: KFhunter on December 03, 2013, 04:30:19 PM
80mph on the freeway is not a factor for me.
Post by: buckfvr on December 03, 2013, 04:55:51 PM
Post by: snowpack on December 03, 2013, 04:59:09 PM
Because the tabs are overdue? :chuckle:
I gotta agree and there is a bunch of them around here, mostly driven by old hippies. I'll have to tint the windows :chuckle:
I don't sticker my rigs, but I might have to put some hunting stickers on this one :rolleyes:
I get some funny looks from other Subaru owners. :chuckle:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi188.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz176%2FRpelletierjr%2FUntitled.jpg&hash=d78604560db854ed3a7fbe1290a359a2fd958247) (http://s188.photobucket.com/user/Rpelletierjr/media/Untitled.jpg.html)
Post by: fowl smacker on December 03, 2013, 05:07:20 PM
Post by: Tman on December 03, 2013, 05:08:36 PM
Post by: Thefisherman83 on December 03, 2013, 05:47:11 PM
Don't let all the German car reliability stereotypes scare you.:lol4: I've owned several (still own two) and can tell you the stereotype is spot on!!!
I can only speak for BMW's, but my 330i is just as easy to work on as my Chevy pickup. If you can't turn a wrench the dealers will gouge the heck out of you, but if your not mechanically challenged they are great cars to own. :twocents:
Post by: Buzz2401 on December 03, 2013, 07:09:22 PM
Post by: bendotti on December 03, 2013, 09:32:51 PM
Post by: Hunter mike on December 03, 2013, 10:14:57 PM
I have a Volvo XC70 - way more fun to drive and better ride in my opinion than the same generation Subie but premium gas and a bit lower MPG would probably be a deal killer if I had a long commute. Not to mention the maintenance gets out of control pretty quick with the euro cars. I do all of my work myself other than major jobs. You save a ton of money buying your own parts online. It's like $100 for a "service" at the Vo dealer that's basically just an oil change and inspecting a few things...
I also wouldn't be happy with the XC as our only AWD - my Dodge Ram Cummins does most of the off-road miles for hunting season, although I'll often take the Volvo to a wilderness trailhead to "fit in" a bit better.
I drove by a trailhead a few years back during high buck with 2 pickups with apparently slashed tires. All of the Subies and Honda Civic type rigs seemed to be fine... wasn't too hard to figure that one out!
Post by: Labs07 on December 04, 2013, 07:43:19 AM
Post by: Caseyd on December 04, 2013, 08:01:42 AM
From the sounds of this thread it's a commuter car. Great gas milage, roomie and drives nice.
Post by: KevinClimbs on December 04, 2013, 08:09:28 AM
Post by: C-Money on December 04, 2013, 08:24:24 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 04, 2013, 08:49:44 AM
What's it get for gas mileage?
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I like this site
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_RAV4.shtml (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_RAV4.shtml)
pretty competitive with the forester looks like, I'll have to check those out too.
The RAV4s are nice, and you cannot go wrong with a Toyota, for the most part, regarding dependability. It seems, subjectively, that you might lose cargo area with the RAV4, but I have not seen direct comparisons.
The other plus for the Forester is that it is consistently ranked as one of the safest in crash tests, at least during the time that we were in the market, if that is a consideration.
Post by: Rick on December 04, 2013, 11:13:46 AM
Only in Washington would a conversation about hunting trucks digress into a Subaru fangasm!
The topic is All-Wheel Drive Car
Nobody mentioned trucks.
Post by: KFhunter on December 04, 2013, 11:25:05 AM
Only in Washington would a conversation about hunting trucks digress into a Subaru fangasm!
The topic is All-Wheel Drive Car
Nobody mentioned trucks.
It was a Pilgrim post for sure :chuckle:
Here's the truck thread Macs B
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,90431.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,90431.0.html)
Post by: Curly on December 04, 2013, 12:07:12 PM
Comparison (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=33973&id=33404&id=33411&id=34234)
Out of those 4, I think the forester would be the best.