Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

slayerboy <notnobody@notno.how> wrote in message news:<h58vmvo38070k2vujt833bkruibvs6n10j@4ax.com>. ..
> Ok, I need help on this one.
>
> First, I currently own a 99 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Stepside with 2WD
> and manual tranny. I just purchased it last year and really like it.
> HOWEVER, the winter we had last year was horrid, and it's expected to
> be even worse this year. I really didn't have any problems once i put
> tons of sandbags in the bed unless the road wasn't plowed yet and all
> I would do is just touch the accelorator and just about do a 360 spin.
>
> I don't really have a problem with driving it this winter, however I
> might be getting a promotion at work that would have me travelling a
> LOT. Close to 1000 miles a week.... In the winter, this could get
> ugly in a 2WD truck, especially in the rural areas where it's not
> plowed the best.
>
> I am looking at getting a 4WD SUV. Possiblly looking at the Honda CRV
> with automatic tranny and ABS. I will NEVER drive another car after I
> have been driving my Ranger. I love being up high and I don't feel
> bad going over speed bumps that would wreck the underside of a car.
> But the Ranger is giving me almost 24 mpg highway. I know the CRV has
> almost the same fuel mileage.
>
> Any suggestions? Oh BTW, I need to keep the cost down. I.E. I know
> the H2 would be the best in snowy conditions, but I don't exactly have
> $50,000 sitting around, ya know?
>
> Thanks!
> slayerboy


I would recommend a Subaru Legacy Outback. They have REAL AWD, not the
parttime that the others implement, and for the amount of miles you
need to drive, it would have the durability you need.

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

Why not get yourself a Ford Crown Vic with a traction lox
axle and traction control, since that what gets the state
cops around NY state all winter. ;)



mike hunt



"MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote:
>
> actually, i was thinking about mine after that post, i have one of those
> wierd ones with the 4.0 and a 3spd automatic. i was told they didn't
> make many like that. my mileage sucks (10/13), but i have great torque
> for offroading
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

Why not get yourself a Ford Crown Vic with a traction lox
axle and traction control, since that what gets the state
cops around NY state all winter. ;)



mike hunt



"MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote:
>
> actually, i was thinking about mine after that post, i have one of those
> wierd ones with the 4.0 and a 3spd automatic. i was told they didn't
> make many like that. my mileage sucks (10/13), but i have great torque
> for offroading
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

Why not get yourself a Ford Crown Vic with a traction lox
axle and traction control, since that what gets the state
cops around NY state all winter. ;)



mike hunt



"MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote:
>
> actually, i was thinking about mine after that post, i have one of those
> wierd ones with the 4.0 and a 3spd automatic. i was told they didn't
> make many like that. my mileage sucks (10/13), but i have great torque
> for offroading
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

Wow man, that is low....

The worst I have gotten in my 88 Cherokee with the 4.0 and 5 speed is 20
US mpg running with 4 adults and the back packed to the roof with 3
duffel bags on the roof rack....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote:
>
> actually, i was thinking about mine after that post, i have one of those
> wierd ones with the 4.0 and a 3spd automatic. i was told they didn't
> make many like that. my mileage sucks (10/13), but i have great torque
> for offroading
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

Wow man, that is low....

The worst I have gotten in my 88 Cherokee with the 4.0 and 5 speed is 20
US mpg running with 4 adults and the back packed to the roof with 3
duffel bags on the roof rack....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote:
>
> actually, i was thinking about mine after that post, i have one of those
> wierd ones with the 4.0 and a 3spd automatic. i was told they didn't
> make many like that. my mileage sucks (10/13), but i have great torque
> for offroading
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

Wow man, that is low....

The worst I have gotten in my 88 Cherokee with the 4.0 and 5 speed is 20
US mpg running with 4 adults and the back packed to the roof with 3
duffel bags on the roof rack....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" wrote:
>
> actually, i was thinking about mine after that post, i have one of those
> wierd ones with the 4.0 and a 3spd automatic. i was told they didn't
> make many like that. my mileage sucks (10/13), but i have great torque
> for offroading
> --
> Ben Jerew
> ASE Master Technician
> New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
> Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

yeah, if i'm driving 70mph, my tach reads 3grand! needless to say, i
don't drive 70mph very much
--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

yeah, if i'm driving 70mph, my tach reads 3grand! needless to say, i
don't drive 70mph very much
--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader

Re: Need advice re: best vehicle for upstate NY winters
 

yeah, if i'm driving 70mph, my tach reads 3grand! needless to say, i
don't drive 70mph very much
--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader