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HitsRus

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Feb 11, 2014 10:42 PM
You are looking at vehicles that were made in 2004....you are not going to get much better mileage in an AWD drive car of that era.
Feb 11, 2014 10:42pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 10:48 PM
This looks like it gets 20 city/27 hwy. My truck is actually lower than I thought at 13/17. This is also a 2009 and fits my budget. Why do you think I'm only going to be able to find a car that's a decade old?
Feb 11, 2014 10:48pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 10:49 PM
I also don't really like the body style of the Forester. I prefer the Subaru wagons to the suv's.
Feb 11, 2014 10:49pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 11, 2014 10:50 PM
And yes, I realize that 20/27 isn't much better than 19/23.
Feb 11, 2014 10:50pm
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Belly35

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Feb 12, 2014 5:54 AM
Classyposter58;1579367 wrote:Haha this thread has made me laugh! Seriously though Belly a Mitsubishi truck? Are you kidding me? I thought you were a USA American
I buy what I like, buy quality, value, I general look for manufacturing in the USA or a high percentage of assemble in the States. Raider is built on a Dodge truck frame and mechanic, electrical system
Feb 12, 2014 5:54am
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Feb 12, 2014 6:35 AM
Belly35;1579315 wrote:Rear wheel drive, twin cab ........ kids in the back set lots of room, easy for travel, haul garden stuff, wife can drive it and it a truck kinda

LMAO at anyone who would buy a Mitsubishi. Dead company.
Feb 12, 2014 6:35am
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Feb 12, 2014 7:05 AM
My
Feb 12, 2014 7:05am
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 12, 2014 8:11 AM
DeadliestWarrior34;1579601 wrote:My
Feb 12, 2014 8:11am
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 12, 2014 8:16 AM
Belly, I appreciate the suggestion but I don't plan on replacing my truck with another truck. I actually love my truck, I just want something a little better on gas and in the snow.
Feb 12, 2014 8:16am
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HitsRus

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Feb 12, 2014 8:24 AM
Why do you think I'm only going to be able to find a car that's a decade old
couple of the links were to cars that were 2002 and 2004.
Sorry if I seemed contrary. Subarus are great cars and my mother has the Outback wagon...2006. That's the car I was talking about in my earlier post. From our family's history with Subaru vehicles you can drive them for 12-13 years, with good care and if you put on reasonable mileage. If you can find a low mileage 2009 for 13 K...go for it. Both the Outback wagon and Forester are solid cars. We have a newer Forester and the only thing I don't like about it is the gas mileage....about 25 overall. But I didn't expect an AWD to have top of the charts MPG, and I bought it for safety, reliability,durability.
Feb 12, 2014 8:24am
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 12, 2014 8:39 AM
Does it HAVE to be a Subaru? You're really limiting your options by locking yourself to that.


Wouldn't a Volkswagen fit most of your needs?


I would feel uncomfortable buying a used car that was 10+ years old, regardless of the manufacturer. At the end of the day, it's still a 10 year old car with 10 year old car problems.
Feb 12, 2014 8:39am
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 12, 2014 8:55 AM
dlazz;1579652 wrote:Does it HAVE to be a Subaru? You're really limiting your options by locking yourself to that.


Wouldn't a Volkswagen fit most of your needs?


I would feel uncomfortable buying a used car that was 10+ years old, regardless of the manufacturer. At the end of the day, it's still a 10 year old car with 10 year old car problems.
No, it does not have to be a Subaru. As of now, Subaru and VW are at the top of my list.
Feb 12, 2014 8:55am
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Feb 12, 2014 8:57 AM
justincredible;1579669 wrote:No, it does not have to be a Subaru. As of now, Subaru and VW are at the top of my list.
a 10 year old VW is a sucker buy, unless it's a diesel. They're notorious for being money pits.
Feb 12, 2014 8:57am
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Feb 12, 2014 9:00 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1579671 wrote:a 10 year old VW is a sucker buy, unless it's a diesel. They're notorious for being money pits.
I would only get a TDi.
Feb 12, 2014 9:00am
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Feb 12, 2014 9:04 AM
justincredible;1579674 wrote:I would only get a bio diesel.
damn hipsters.
Feb 12, 2014 9:04am
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Pick6

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Feb 12, 2014 12:37 PM
A Prius seems right up your alley.
Feb 12, 2014 12:37pm
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Feb 12, 2014 12:38 PM
Pick6;1579759 wrote:A Prius seems right up your alley.
Or a smart car.
Feb 12, 2014 12:38pm
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Feb 12, 2014 12:39 PM
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Feb 12, 2014 12:41 PM
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 12, 2014 1:00 PM
Pick6;1579759 wrote:A Prius seems right up your alley.
I don't want a hybrid. If I did get one it would be a Fusion.
Feb 12, 2014 1:00pm
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Nick Mangold

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Feb 12, 2014 6:26 PM
I busted up my bumper on a fire hydrant that was buried in a snow pile today. My budget just went down.
Feb 12, 2014 6:26pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 12, 2014 7:11 PM
justincredible;1579995 wrote:I busted up my bumper on a fire hydrant that was buried in a snow pile today. My budget just went down.
Feb 12, 2014 7:11pm
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Feb 12, 2014 7:20 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1579217 wrote:Scoobs are goat. Boxer engine, runs forever, awd, great in snow, cheap maintenance, and good resale value.

Outback is possibly a Lezmobile - I'd go Impreza hatch or legacy.
I would go with a Legacy, they're great cars. If you want to pony up the money you could always get a STI.
Feb 12, 2014 7:20pm
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Feb 12, 2014 7:21 PM
justincredible;1579770 wrote:I don't want a hybrid. If I did get one it would be a Fusion.
The new Accord Hybrid can't be beat.
Feb 12, 2014 7:21pm