Decisions, decisions

"Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole" (Dukie) 07/14/2015 at 10:22 • Filed to: None

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So, Aces isn’t really cutting it as a daily. The transmission issues are getting bothersome (I have one to swap in, but trying to find the time with a newborn just isn’t happening), and the lack of good HVAC in it has sucked during the last few weeks here in Seattle.

Anyway, I’m seriously looking at getting something different. I’ve always wanted a Wrangler, but I just can’t justify a best MPG of 19 hwy (yes I’ve driven a TJ & JK). I like the 1st Gen 4Runners like this !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , but I’m not sure if it will work well for our family.

Ideally I’d like something that will baby, has decent cargo room, and it would be nice if it can tow a small trailer/haul junk with on the rare occasion I need to make a dump run, but that’s not an absolute need. I also want it to be fun and not “beige”. The wife said a Wrangler wouldn’t be out of the question MPG-wise since I carpool and we use my co-worker’s car (I give him gas money every week), but I like to occasionally get out and go for a drive.

Thoughts from the Oppo gallery? Budget is around $10k, but I’m cheap. Seattle area but not afraid to hit Spokompton or Portlandia for something that catches the eye.

E92M3 > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 10:34

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What about an FJ60/62? You won’t find a perfect one for that price but it would be reliable, go up in value over time, and they are cool.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 10:36

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Forester XT?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ctd/512124…

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/511716…

Saab Sport Combi?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ctd/512144…

Legacy GT Wagon

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/511664…

Patrick Nichols > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 10:39

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https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/512203…

subaru forester?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ctd/512147…

mazda3?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 10:59

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Boom, with the reliability, power, and economy issues of the second gen gone.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/511298…

And this could be fun...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/510452…

DailyTurismo > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 11:07

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Dukie — two questions. What is Aces? And would you like to be the subject for this week’s Mid Week Match-Up on my little blog? -Vince

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > DailyTurismo 07/14/2015 at 11:21

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Aces is my 1981 Toyota Celica. It’s predecessor, Grimace, was supposed to be a pure project car, but I made some sacrifices for my wife’s benefit in order to buy her a Buick Enclave. When that happened, Grimace/Aces became my daily. I will most likely keep Aces, but put it in the garage to actually make it the project it was supposed to be.

And sure, I’m your huckleberry for MWMU.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 07/14/2015 at 11:26

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My only concerns are the higher mileage on those (although the one has had the heads & timing belt done so...). I’ve also heard that the head gaskets blow more than a junky looking for a fix on those Subaru motors. Am I misunderstanding that?

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 07/14/2015 at 11:27

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Oh! I do like the 1st Gen’s removable top, but those are nice.

DailyTurismo > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 11:28

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Okay, MWMU goes live tomorrow at 10:30am PST.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 11:29

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This would definitely have enough room for your family. Plus, the 5VZE can handle around 400 at the crank stock...

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Patrick Nichols 07/14/2015 at 11:29

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That Forester is nice, but as I’ve said above, I’ve heard that they have headgasket issues. That may have been earlier models or another model (WRX/STi), I don’t really remember.

No on the Mazda. My sister-in-law had one, and I wasn’t happy riding in it.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 11:30

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That’s a possibility with the Turbo motors, I’m honestly not too sure. I was just looking for something a little fun and they seemed to fit my criteria.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > E92M3 07/14/2015 at 11:31

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While nice, it might be too big. My wife’s Enclave seats 7 and is the de facto kid hauler.

Spaceball-Two > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/14/2015 at 12:55

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I imagine getting a sleeping kiddo out of a first gen 4runner would be less than ideal.

DailyTurismo > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/15/2015 at 13:33

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Dukie — the Mid Week Match-Up is live DailyTurismo.com here .

DailyTurismo > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 07/16/2015 at 23:37

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Dukie — Lots more activity and questions for you on the MWMU on DT.