my future car

[Slingah]

joe...big & easy on gas don't go together
maybe a 4 cylinder smaller SUV???

[Notaro]

Originally Posted by Slingah

joe...big & easy on gas don't go together
maybe a 4 cylinder smaller SUV???

what model? will it allow me to set up a fishing buggy rig like u guys do?

[Slingah]

if you got the coin...go for the Tundra double cab and put a cap on it...if you want to drive on the beach you need 4x4...if you want it for the ladies too....get a customized 4x4 van

[Notaro]

Originally Posted by Slingah

if you got the coin...go for the Tundra double cab and put a cap on it...if you want to drive on the beach you need 4x4...if you want it for the ladies too....get a customized 4x4 van

lol. lol. lol. v4 or v6?

[Gotofish]

You guys might laugh...but I have a Ford Escape as a company car and love it! It's like a go-cart compared to my mobile tackle box aka Gotofish tower...aka 01 cherokee a la Toonac....

[Bass Babe]

I did horseshoe crab research at Nauset Beach last year, and the other researcher had a Jeep Liberty. That thing tore thru the sand, and we pulled quite a few stranded people out of their ruts. Good thing she had her Jeep, because my Escort is NOT a beach vehicle. The Liberty was also great for towing the 16' aluminum boat we had. I've heard that Jeeps are field tested for hardiness, and I know the Liberty had a protective covering underneath, so no worries if you scrape over anything jutting out of the road/path. One problem I can forsee with the Liberty is storage space, possibly. The back is a bit small. But a roof rack for your rods could solve that in a jif. The only other thing is that I kinda view the Liberty as a chick vehicle. It's got that look, ya know? I don't know if other people feel this way, though. Whatever you choose, I'd definitely invest in some heavy duty floor mats with big grooves, especially if you're tromping thru sand -- they pick up tons of crud and really save your car. One last thing -- buy American (Jeep is quasi-American, at least). They're cheaper and easier to fix, and besides, the US car companies need our help. Good luck!

[Striperhound]

If you have interest in a new Jeep give it a week or 2. Chrysler is set to announce employee pricing on new cars along with Ford to compete with GM's program currently running.

[beachwalker]

they all suck

[fishweewee]

I don't think you'll be able to addess both needs with one car. Ladies don't find fishing vehicles very attractive.

Summer dating car - Porsche Boxter.

Winter dating car - BMW 7 series or X5.

Fishin wagon - 4x4 pickup truck with a 6 foot bed (long enough for you to sleep in). You'll also need a bed liner and I think a nice no-frills cap with built in utility rack would be nice too. Jap models sip gas better than American gas guzzlers. But, there are a lot of good incentives being offered by Ford, GM, and Dodge (employee discounts and 0% financing).

As JohnR said, Ford trucks (F-150) have better aesthetics, but Chebby has better mileage (Silverado 1500). I could be wrong but Chebby has a better ride than Ford. Couldn't tell you about jap makes, but there are plenty of guys on this board who can help you out.