New climbing trip car

[korntera]

I just wanted to get everybodys opinion on a good car for climbing. I currently have a 1996 toyota land cruiser, but it polutes way to much and uses to much gas plus it has a lot of miles. I am looking for a car only, not a wagon, that has sufficient room for 3 packs, 3 sleeping bags and 3 people, i want the car to be fun and fast AWD or good snow handling is a must. So far i am thinking a subaru WRX, any other ideas?

 

EDIT: Price has to be under 17K, no RX hyrbrids, hummers or school buses please.

Edited June 17, 2005 by korntera

[John Frieh]

RX hybrid

 

[Dechristo]

That car looks like the shiz, but...

 

MSRP starting at $49,185.

 

Hope you've got beaucoup climbing endorsements.

[Dru]

 

And put a pickup canopy on it.

[olyclimber]

you need a klenkemobile.

[cj001f]

Honda Civic Sedan. With the $10k you save on purchase alone you can somewhere very nice every year.

[Dechristo]

 

And put a pickup canopy on it.

Then, if it were retro-fitted to 4X4, had a 400 small block, good sound system, sliding rear window, and four-inch-lift kit, it would be excellent...

 

 

... FOR ME TO POOP ON!

[Alex]

RX hybrid

 

31/27 mpg city/highway

 

A 98 4-cyl 4Runner gets the same gas mileage as this car, for a third the cost.

[thelawgoddess]

get an audi.

[Alex]

So far i am thinking a subaru WRX, any other ideas?

 

After doing numerous winter trips in a Sub WRX with 3 climbers and ice packs + camping gear this past winter, and casually hitting 100+mph speeds more times than I can count, I can unequivocably say this vehicle will meet your needs!

[Dechristo]

get an audi.

He may have been born with an inny.

 

If he clears out the lint, he may have room for the packs.

[counterfeitfake]

I have a WRX. It's fast and fun, and handles perfectly in the snow, I love it. I've never tried putting 3 people and full alpine packs in it, but I think there is enough room. I took a trip up to Whistler once with 4 people and all their gear, and it was pretty comfortable.

 

FWIW, there have definitely been times I wish I had the wagon though, it would make sleeping in the car much nicer, and would unquestionably have enough room for 3 and gear.

[Mr._Natural]

s4 avant

[foraker]

[thelawgoddess]

that's a cool-looking truck ... but i doubt it gets very good mileage. and i've been told dualies suck in the snow.

[jmace]

the 07 land cruiser hands down!!!! should be out in a few months

 

 

the entire inside folds down into one flat area for sleepng and you can wash out the niside with a hose are just a few of the wicked options on the vehicle and its priced right

07 cruiser

[Dru]

the entire inside folds down into one flat area for sleepng and you can wash out the niside with a hose

 

All features pioneered by... The Honda Element.

[jordop]

RX hybrid

 

31/27 mpg city/highway

 

A 98 4-cyl 4Runner gets the same gas mileage as this car, for a third the cost.

 

Yeah, 4 cyl 4 runners are the shanzz when new, but the older the engine, the less compression (mine at least) -- the is very little power to lose on these things, my 1990 isn't strong enough to fully load up with 4 people and gear and still go anywhere on the highway . . . maybe the 3rd generation 4cyl engine has more power

 

Though I do get 2x the mileage as my buddy's V8

[jmace]

really? when I saw it at the auto show it had front and rear winches but I have seen one in a showroom and it doesnt come with winches but it does have a bunch of other stuff, like lockers front and rear, 4 low and low gears, limited slip..

 

stuff defentily not found on the element

[olyclimber]

I bet it costs twice what the Element is going for too.

[archenemy]

I bet it costs twice what the Element is going for too.

 

Yeah, but it's only half as ugly.

[cj001f]

FWIW, there have definitely been times I wish I had the wagon though, it would make sleeping in the car much nicer, and would unquestionably have enough room for 3 and gear.

Impreza's are only for sleeping if you are 5'6" or below.

[jmace]

I think its cheaper, that was one of their goals to make it for student/outdoor enthusiast type pay checks

[jmace]

its not half as ugly, its beuatiful, especially if oyu jacked her up

 

any ways if your buying a vehicle for climbing/slash outdoor shit why would you even consider a car?

 

cars are for second vehicles

[Chaps]

FWIW, there have definitely been times I wish I had the wagon though, it would make sleeping in the car much nicer, and would unquestionably have enough room for 3 and gear.

Impreza's are only for sleeping if you are 5'6" or below.

The midget mountaineer market is huge for Lesbarus.