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View Poll Results: Which car shld i pick?
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jeep cherokee
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20.51% |
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jeep wrangler
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jeep liberty
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toyota tundura double cab v8
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toyota tacoma x runner
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tacoma double cab
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another suggestion?
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07-07-2005, 10:22 PM
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None
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Newton, MA
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Originally Posted by Slingah
joe...big & easy on gas don't go together
maybe a 4 cylinder smaller SUV???
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what model? will it allow me to set up a fishing buggy rig like u guys do? |
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07-07-2005, 10:32 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
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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  |
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07-07-2005, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Newton, MA
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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? |
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07-08-2005, 12:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: The Gotofish
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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....
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Ed
"I caught you a delicious Bass."-Napolean Dynamite
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07-08-2005, 12:44 AM
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Registered LUser
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mashpee, MA
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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!
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The worst day fishing is better than the best day working. ...Wait a minute, my work IS fishing. Sweet.
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07-08-2005, 05:13 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Saratoga Springs NY
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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.
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07-08-2005, 06:27 AM
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Below Me
Join Date: May 2003
Location: low
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they all suck
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07-08-2005, 06:29 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: .
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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. |
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07-08-2005, 07:57 AM
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Registered LUser
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mashpee, MA
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Originally Posted by fishweewee
Ladies don't find fishing vehicles very attractive. |
WHAT???  Don't worry, Notaro, some of us do. |
The worst day fishing is better than the best day working. ...Wait a minute, my work IS fishing. Sweet.
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