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justincredible

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Feb 11, 2014 10:19pm

superman;1579504 wrote:http://www.subarubeechmont.com/used/Subaru/2004-Subaru-Forester-cincinnati-oh-f69e7a1d0a0a0049307cb7a7fcb72712.htm

Can't go wrong with the Forester

I'm looking for something with a little better mpg than the suv. That doesn't offer much of an improvement over my truck.

HitsRus

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Feb 11, 2014 10:42pm

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.

justincredible

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Feb 11, 2014 10:48pm

justincredible;1579302 wrote:This one: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=45208&endYear=2015&sortBy=distanceASC&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&makeCode1=SUB&transmissionCode=MAN&numRecords=100&transmissionCodes=MAN&searchRadius=200&pricesOnly=true&mmt=%5BSUB%5B%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=357238810&listingIndex=56&Log=0

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?

justincredible

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Feb 11, 2014 10:49pm

I also don't really like the body style of the Forester. I prefer the Subaru wagons to the suv's.

justincredible

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Feb 11, 2014 10:50pm

And yes, I realize that 20/27 isn't much better than 19/23.

Belly35

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Feb 12, 2014 5:54am

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

Raw Dawgin' it

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Feb 12, 2014 6:35am

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.

DeadliestWarrior34

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Feb 12, 2014 7:05am

My

justincredible

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Feb 12, 2014 8:11am

DeadliestWarrior34;1579601 wrote:My

justincredible

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Feb 12, 2014 8:16am

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.

HitsRus

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Feb 12, 2014 8:24am

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.

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MontyBrunswick

Feb 12, 2014 8:39am

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.

justincredible

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Feb 12, 2014 8:55am

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.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Feb 12, 2014 8:57am

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.

justincredible

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Feb 12, 2014 9:00am

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.

Raw Dawgin' it

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Feb 12, 2014 9:04am

justincredible;1579674 wrote:I would only get a bio diesel.

damn hipsters.

Pick6

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Feb 12, 2014 12:37pm

A Prius seems right up your alley.

ernest_t_bass

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Feb 12, 2014 12:38pm

Pick6;1579759 wrote:A Prius seems right up your alley.

Or a smart car.

ernest_t_bass

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Feb 12, 2014 12:39pm

ernest_t_bass

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Feb 12, 2014 12:41pm

justincredible

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Feb 12, 2014 1:00pm

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.

justincredible

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Feb 12, 2014 6:26pm

I busted up my bumper on a fire hydrant that was buried in a snow pile today. My budget just went down.

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MontyBrunswick

Feb 12, 2014 7:11pm

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.

End of Line

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Feb 12, 2014 7:20pm

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.

End of Line

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Feb 12, 2014 7:21pm

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.