This is a big box

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 11/30/2018 at 19:58 • Filed to: None

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8-feet long and 2-feet wide. Very not aerodynamic, the car feels sluggish around 65. I need to scoot it back a bit on the car and get the rear anchors on, I had to drive it home this way . It will however fit many pairs of skis and was a paltry  $200 via Craigslist.

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/30/2018 at 20:26

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Yeah, get it back as far as you can.

Too many people run those long boxes where they create an air wedge against the windshield. That’s just noise, buffeting, and an mpg killer.

Nice deal! Those are like $600+ new, right?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Ash78, voting early and often 11/30/2018 at 20:36

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Yes the big long box usually goes for $500+. I can get it maybe another 10” back that’s it for adjustments. I should consider a larger car one day.

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/30/2018 at 20:36

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Wait wait wait...

“ That’s what he said”?

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/30/2018 at 20:39

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Thule force xl?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 11/30/2018 at 21:08

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It’s called the Mountaineer. I think this model is 10 years old.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/30/2018 at 21:23

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Sounds like you need one of those Dieselgate buy back TDI Golf wagon specials.

No seriously do it, 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/30/2018 at 21:27

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I want a GTI, everybody is doing it.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/30/2018 at 21:37

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RIP Spock.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/30/2018 at 21:40

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No get a TDI and do a GTI suspension swap!

Textured Soy Protein > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/30/2018 at 22:47

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Don’t ski.

Problem solved.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Ash78, voting early and often 11/30/2018 at 22:58

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We run ours farther forward than I'd like but it's because of our auto opening rear hatch. I suspect for many people, it's also due to rear hatch clearance issues.

Ash78, voting early and often > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 11/30/2018 at 23:07

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Exactly...even on long SUVs I see everyone trying to clear the tailgate.

Part of why I prefer large roofbags ;)

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Textured Soy Protein 11/30/2018 at 23:43

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This is not an option.