New (to me) Daily Driver...

carwash · 03-21-2008, 06:36 PM

fag.

maddhatter · 03-21-2008, 07:08 PM

If it's not a CJ, Samurai or FORD I'm not going to be crazy about it but I hope it works out well for ya.
Nice looking rig really.

muddinredneck513 · 03-21-2008, 08:58 PM

why not a fj cruiser? i like them better and there more off roadable

KargoMaster · 03-21-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquaman

I like the Elements. I'm trying to talk my parents in to getting one. Very versatile little vehicle. What kind of gas mileage are you getting/expecting??

I've been getting 24-28mpg, and (as I mentioned about the speeding ticket) I haven't been "letting the grass grow"... The all wheel drive has been getting a workout in the rain as well... (rear axles about the size of my pinky... HA!)

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Originally Posted by muddinredneck513

why not a fj cruiser? i like them better and there more off roadable

Because (and you'll have to have faith for this one) I have an offroad rig... a purpose built trail vehicle, I know that my opinion is just that... but I would never want to subject a daily driver to what I do to a vehicle offroad... as my parent's used to tell me I'm "rough on things"... I believe even our Tresurer Bob will agree... last time he was in my rig, I jumped it off the lip of the creek right there at camp with the Dana60 about 3 feet in the air... BLAM!! ...trailer queen forever.

This one is my fuel efficient daily driver... this fuel efficiency thing is what took the Wranglers and FJ-Cruisers out of the mix... they can't touch 24-28mpg in a 4.0L or even a 2.4L (which I see is 18-ish... not much better than the 5.3L in the GMC)

Besides, I'm cheap, I paid cash for this one, and couldn't get close to what I paid for an FJ-Cruiser... They're just too new... I found 1 that was in the range I wanted to pay... clicked on it, to see salvage title in all caps... and the thing was STILL WRECKED!!! Front and rear just DESTROYED... ummm, no.

Do I dig the aesthetics of the FJ's more than the E... yep, but I guess I'm just not that discriminating...

I also have two kids, and the rear suicide doors beat the pooh out of strapping them into a Wrangler back seat.

sarge · 03-21-2008, 11:25 PM

It's official , Brad you just lost 2 cool points !

Bob please note this in the books.

Hehehehe , just Kidding there buddy

KargoMaster · 03-22-2008, 12:02 AM

Now THAT'S what I thought that I would hear...

Thanks Sarge, I'll remember that when I'm pulling your vehicle and/or parts back to camp.

Or maybe I'll just start ripping on Camaros... hehehe

sarge · 03-22-2008, 07:04 AM

hehehehe , so this pull'n junk back to camp is going to be in what year ????????

cheapthrills49 · 03-23-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

fag.

definitely a flamer

KargoMaster · 03-23-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapthrills49

definitely a flamer

Who? Me or CW...?? :confused:
And do I know you?

Sarge, I've learned not to let CW's "online persona" interfere with my opinion of him.

JET455 · 03-23-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KargoMaster

Who? Me or CW...?? :confused:
And do I know you?

Sarge, I've learned not to let CW's "online persona" interfere with my opinion of him.

Must be CW he is not affraid to get his knees dirty......

Sure beats a mini van.

TrooperII · 03-23-2008, 09:25 PM

I'd drive the crap out of that thing as a daily driver..

I've always liked them.
and 24 mpg..wow.. My wifes amigo only gets 14mpg..

03-21-2008, 06:36 PM	#1
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KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	Now THAT'S what I thought that I would hear... Thanks Sarge, I'll remember that when I'm pulling your vehicle and/or parts back to camp. Or maybe I'll just start ripping on Camaros... hehehe __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

03-23-2008, 09:25 PM	#11
TrooperII Isuzu's in the house Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Franklin, ohio Posts: 60	I'd drive the crap out of that thing as a daily driver.. I've always liked them. and 24 mpg..wow.. My wifes amigo only gets 14mpg.. __________________ 03 Frontier Crewy (yeah) 85 Trooper lifted\caged and ragged top 89 Trooper RS (really short) x2 www.nightcrawlers4x4.com www.testtubegraphics.com

03-21-2008, 07:08 PM	#2
maddhatter Join Date: May 2007 Location: loveland OH Posts: 324	If it's not a CJ, Samurai or FORD I'm not going to be crazy about it but I hope it works out well for ya. Nice looking rig really.

03-21-2008, 08:58 PM	#3
muddinredneck513 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hamilton,oh Posts: 184	why not a fj cruiser? i like them better and there more off roadable

03-21-2008, 11:25 PM	#5
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	It's official , Brad you just lost 2 cool points ! Bob please note this in the books. Hehehehe , just Kidding there buddy

03-22-2008, 07:04 AM	#7
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	hehehehe , so this pull'n junk back to camp is going to be in what year ????????