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Vehicle for mountain life?

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freewillie
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Looking at purchasing my first vehicle...I was looking at mini trucks, specifically a nissan hardbody (d21). Thinking a mini truck because being able to just put a tailgate pad on and throw my bike in without dicking around with a rack is attractive. I am assuming that the bed is also big enough for a couple pairs of skis. I think the 4cyl for sure bc I also commute like 50 miles a day for school.
Anyone have any experience with the nissans? Also looking at late 90s early 2000s ford rangers and nissan frontiers. I am trying to pick something up for around $2500 bc I want to leave room for a set of tires.
Any input is appreciated
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Aug 31 2016 4:59PM
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tBatt
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Get an Astrovan or Safari. 20+ mpg, AWD, tons of storage, and cheap parts. They stopped making them in 2005 or so, so you might have to look for a while to find one with low miles.

More important than timing belt (just make sure it has been changed if it has over 100k), check for head gasket issues and rear subframe rot if you're going for an older Subaru. The 2.2L engine in the older impreza sports are more reliable, but, again, they're hard to find with low mileage.
Sep 20 2016 12:30PM
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TheBigApple
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Minivans are the best.
Sep 21 2016 3:16PM
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Randy_Quench
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I don't understand the whole "my family has died in yotas therefor no yotas" mentality. Why are they so sure you will die in a yota and not a subaru?
Sep 21 2016 3:32PM
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freewillie
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Randy_QuenchI don't understand the whole "my family has died in yotas therefor no yotas" mentality. Why are they so sure you will die in a yota and not a subaru?


idk my man...it was it is I guess
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Sep 21 2016 5:10PM
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Twinjibber77
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If it was the zombie apocalypse, my options for making it across any considerable distance to the safe zone were: walking or a late 90's to 00's Ford Ranger...







I would walk.
Sep 21 2016 5:25PM
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Zypher
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I have a Volvo xc70 with 155k miles on the clock but these things are bomb proof and will keep going just like a Subaru..=
Sep 21 2016 11:21PM
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Casey
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If you can't get a Toyota you should get a VW Touareg TDI. One of the only diesel AWD options available in the US that isn't crazy money. You can get one that's like ten years old for 10 to 15k.
Sep 24 2016 4:22PM
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Raz.
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fuckin mk6 golf
Sep 24 2016 4:42PM
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rballs_
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i had a 2000 outback and it was good, but last year i got a 2002 impreza hatch and i love it waaaaayyy more. enough room to sleep in, cram it full of gear, better on gas than the outback, super solid on icy canadian roadways and peppier than the outback (the outback really was sluggish). also i got mine with 190,000KM for $1,500CAD at an auction and put about $1k worth of work into it and she runs beautifully. go with a subie or toyota
Sep 25 2016 12:24AM
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.lencon
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CaseyIf you can't get a Toyota you should get a VW Touareg TDI. One of the only diesel AWD options available in the US that isn't crazy money. You can get one that's like ten years old for 10 to 15k.


Touregs don't have great mpg tho.. you can find a subie for cheaper and better mpg that's also awd
Sep 26 2016 12:58AM
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