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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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NSG, my beloved outback has developed a severe case of chassis rust and it's time to sell. So, I pose the question to you: what do I replace it with? I mainly use my car for commuting, skiing, towing a 2000 pound trailer, and road trips in the summer. My requirements are decent gas mileage(20+ on the highway), bullet proof reliability, 4x4 or AWD, lots of trunk space, some off-road capability (dirt trails to go biking, camping etc.), and of course it needs to be cool.
cars I've been looking at are another outback, Jeep liberty (too womanly), Cherokee (not reliable), ford explorer (tends to explode)

anyone got some advice? +k for useful advice

Thanks
Jan 21 2014 10:51PM
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JahLiam
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Horse
Jan 21 2014 10:53PM
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gaper-raper
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tacoma
Jan 21 2014 11:09PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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What year? TRD or no TRD?
Jan 21 2014 11:10PM
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Gherbs
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this or another subie for sure
Jan 21 2014 11:11PM
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special-J
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inb4 "inb4 subaru"
Jan 21 2014 11:12PM
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-PoonHammer-
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Get a Volvo. Either a 240, s70, v70, or xc70.

Volvos are Unparrelel Automotive supremacy.

They are actually harder than diamonds. They're made out of a material called Volvonium, mined in the mountains of Sweden by hard-working Nordic Gnomes. After the material is melted by launching it into the sun via herring-powered rocket, the molten Volvonium is allowed to cool slightly, and is then beaten into shape by Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor.

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Jan 21 2014 11:15PM
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Sophistication.
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the time put in to write this post should sway you.

I drive a volkswagen, its small, fast and unreliable but cool as hell
Jan 21 2014 11:33PM
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skitheeast77
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just get a wrx. Mines stage 3 and goes 0-60 in under 4 seconds plus its basically a rally car
Jan 21 2014 11:37PM
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gaper-raper
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TRD i got a '98 and love it. cost 70 bucks to fill up and lasts forever. plus you know its a yota and will last forever.

another car to consider would be a audi A4 1.8T, they got AWD which is awesome and you got a turbo in it somewhat sporty and functional aswell
Jan 21 2014 11:41PM
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GIF
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You should definitely switch to a stage v golf mk1 as soon as you get to stage v its actually only qualified as a spaceship. It beat the reliant robin to the moon actually
Jan 21 2014 11:41PM
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SFB
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only option
Jan 21 2014 11:53PM
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No.Quarter
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I'm in a similar boat as OP. My accord won't be big enough for college travels and skiing.

My needs:
-Wagon
-Seats 5
-Easy to find with manual transmission
-Seats fold flat
-Reliable
-Easy to find with stock roof rails
-20+mpg on highway
-around 8 to 10 grand at most
-somewhat sporty
-reliable

I have been looking at some Volvo wagons, the Outback/Legacy wagon, or maybe a Tacoma with a topper
Jan 21 2014 11:54PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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you literally just described a legacy.
Jan 21 2014 11:57PM
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Spagett+
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Import one of these babies.
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THE Dacia Sandero
Jan 22 2014 12:00AM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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Right, Anyways....
Jan 22 2014 12:02AM
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SFB
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op, i changed my mind sounds like you need a delorean

o shit, nice off road capabilities
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wow!! time travel
fukin tite

damn it goes up to 85!!!


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take it on a lake, its also a boat.
Jan 22 2014 12:02AM
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Theskiingguy
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How is this still a question around here with only one answer?
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Jan 22 2014 12:06AM
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c4t_l0ver
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get a Marauder

bulletproof, nearly indestructable, even bombs aint got shit on this.
it even has 8 seats for all the honeys you pick up. you could drive this thru a wall.

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Jan 22 2014 12:10AM
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Laurent.
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Stop posting my joke that I intend to post.

Seriously.

Stop.






In the meantime enjoy how the Volvo CX70 exerts complete and utter vehicular dominance over other road going peasants:

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Jan 22 2014 12:25AM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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should have inb4'd xc70. you nut.
Jan 22 2014 1:37AM
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Theskiingguy
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Why? It's fair game. You've missed posting it in about 2 or 3 other car threads lately so I feel like I need to continue it in those threads if it might not be mentioned.

Also, I'm Swedish so I deserve the right to promote the bad ass things our country makes :P
Jan 22 2014 2:35AM
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Laurent.
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Because I will post it, always. Sometimes it may take a while, but I will post it in the thread.
I started it and I will continue it forever.
Jan 22 2014 6:05AM
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alex=
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TRD, the suspension is a couple inches higher that way
Jan 22 2014 8:12AM
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skia4life89
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Just get another outback. It fits in your description perfectly, but this time, how bout give it a wash instead of letting it rust. Salt on the roads is killer to any cars frame. During the winter I run my car through a pressure washer once a week. Sure it might seem like a waste of money, but in the long run whats more expensive? Getting a new car, or getting a car wash?
Jan 22 2014 8:16AM
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theBearJew
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I kinda like it better when someone else posts it and you just post those series of pictures to follow with the same text above.
Jan 22 2014 9:29AM
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.Hugo.
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I would suggest your mother
Jan 22 2014 9:40AM
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Kimmler
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I'd say get another subie. Definitely don't go VW/Audi unless you like fixing it all the time.
Jan 22 2014 9:55AM
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No_Dub
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As far as rust protection on the new car- Get a few gallons of used motor oil and paint+spray the whole undercarriage twice a winter

As far as the new car goes id buy a pickup truck. My 3/4 ton dodge cummins gets 25mpg on the hwy and will pull a 15k lb trailer like its not even there. Just did a 300mile haul with a 28k lb gross. Definitely noticed the trailer but it was only when braking. Plus i got 17mpg while towing which is unheard of with a gas or most other diesels for that matter

From the safety end, unless i hit a big rig ill probably be fine. My bumper would peel back the roof of most any "car" on the road. Plus who wouldnt want to drive 8800lbs of steel every day
Jan 22 2014 10:04AM
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Gherbs
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I'll sell you my outback right now because that's word for word how I would describe it on craigslist.
Jan 22 2014 2:08PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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As far as the rust issue goes, the car came to me from the east coast and my aunt who gave it to me didn't do enough to prevent rust. I plan on doing all the rust prevention I can on my next vehicle. Right now I'm leaning towered an 05 Liberty Renegade highhood
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Good mileage, cheep to work on, durable...
Only issues is there quite feminine. If i get one definitely going black wheels and black grill... How do I make one of these semi respectable?
Jan 22 2014 5:23PM
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whoa-dere
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take out the grille, then mount rockets and shit on top
Jan 22 2014 6:00PM
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qazwsxedc34
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Your options are Subaru outback or 98’ chevy malibu.
Jan 22 2014 6:39PM
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proZach
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my car just shit the bed too. I'm lookin at a dodge 1500. I think they only get 18 on the highway though
Jan 22 2014 6:51PM
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.Hugo.
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if you drive it like a grandma
Jan 22 2014 6:58PM
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Titus69
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i want pics of said rally car
Jan 22 2014 7:20PM
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J-C
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get a toyota hilux these thing are indestructible

Jan 22 2014 7:22PM
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abraz24
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Jeeeeeeeeep
Jan 22 2014 7:22PM
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proZach
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http://www.fuelly.com/car/dodge/ram%201500
Jan 22 2014 7:31PM
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.Hugo.
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Can't look at that on mobile but I don't know anyone who drives a full size pickup that gets 18, 16 is really the highest on avg. Unless it's a newer one I guess, not many people I know can afford a newer one so I can't comment on that.
Jan 22 2014 7:40PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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I saw nowhere on there that said 20 MPG's
Jan 22 2014 7:44PM
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Lucas
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I was the only one who caught the sarcasm in this?
Jan 22 2014 8:14PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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No but that jokes stale.
Jan 22 2014 8:19PM
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flyingsqirrel3
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Get an Infiniti G35X, all wheel drive, looks sweet, actually quite fast.
Jan 22 2014 10:27PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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not really what I'm looking for, but
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Jan 22 2014 11:00PM
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Kimmler
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Idk what you think about a jeep compass? but those are relatively inexpensive. If you're looking for a car i would say go subaru, if truck go toyota.
Jan 22 2014 11:39PM
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oakleyman15
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I would buy the ferd f-teen thousand. It has the towing capacity of a killer-whale and is bullet-proof. Some say it was made by mating a CXT and a Minotaur.
Jan 22 2014 11:44PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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I want an SUV but I drive in the city a lot so a smaller one is preferable. The compass is meh. Not enough space or towing capacity. They don't make my perfect car I guess.
Jan 22 2014 11:46PM
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Kimmler
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what about like a mitsubishi outlander or mazda cx 7? i believe you can get them for under 10 grand with under 100k, and both those are smaller suv's.
Jan 22 2014 11:53PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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That mazda's not a bad idea.... thanks
Jan 22 2014 11:59PM
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