Save Me From Myself

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley)
12/07/2019 at 21:47 • Filed to: None

Smart COFL knows he needs something with AWD for snow, mild dirt roads, but the interior/handling of a sedan for work reasons.

Dumb COFL wants to spend $5K more on something without AC again.... because...4WD?

Like...I really want a jeep.

Currently, new car will likely occur within Q1 of 2020 (pending any major issues)

DISCUSSION (59)

For Sweden > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 21:49

Just buy a Jeep Patriot and have both

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > For Sweden
12/07/2019 at 21:51

Have the worst of both?

CB > For Sweden
12/07/2019 at 21:52

Who hurt you

wafflesnfalafel > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 21:53

J ust had a 2019 crosstrek as a loaner - they are nice. The seats are a little better than our 2016 and the chassis seems a little more solid, though the other interior bits and gauge package seems a half a notch cheaper. Ergo is a bit better - larger range on the telescoping wheel.

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 21:53

How much do you hate sweating your balls off in the Kia?

Now imagine that, but trying to use the excuse that the top comes off, and instead of just being hot, you’ll also be sunburned.

Whatever you choose, get A/C.

shop-teacher > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 21:55

Buying a modern vehicle without AC is incredibly stupid (no offense!) . The money you save is lost and then some in resale value, and you have to live without AC. Don’t make the same mistake twice!

bob and john > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 21:56

what do you have against SC, I have to ask.

For Sweden > CB
12/07/2019 at 21:56

Jeep

CB > For Sweden
12/07/2019 at 21:58

Fair.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > bob and john
12/07/2019 at 21:58

SC?

Captain of the Enterprise > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 21:59

As someone who’s had a car with broken A/C p lease don’t buy one without it. If you go Jeep get one with A/C even if that means used. If you think taking the top off will help, you get burned and are hotter sitting in the sun.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CB
12/07/2019 at 22:00

But I can fold down the windshield ... so I can arrive to meetings sweaty, dirty, messy and with rock chips out of my face.

Wacko > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:05

How expensive is gas in BC again?

How many Dinos per KM does that Jeep do again. And go for a soft top if you like getting things stolen.

bob and john > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:05

that sghould have been AC....

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Wacko
12/07/2019 at 22:06

employer pays for gas.... ;)

They’ve had it good for 2 years in the Kia

atfsgeoff > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:07

You can’t get a Jeep with aircon?

CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:09

I don’t know about you, but my teenage years did enough of that.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:11

Why no Alltrak on the list? Or at least Forester? The Crosstrek suuuuccccckkkkssss.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > atfsgeoff
12/07/2019 at 22:11

$$$

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > bob and john
12/07/2019 at 22:12

oh. Nothing, I love AC, but I also love driving things I can’t afford.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:13

What about a Grand Cherokee?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
12/07/2019 at 22:16

Think so? Why?

We already have a AWD Sportwagen, so been there done that. Forester? I would need a 2016 or lower as I won’t buy anything automatic.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > My X-type is too a real Jaguar
12/07/2019 at 22:16

Do they offer manual?

bob and john > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:21

that is...frankly? one of the most retarded things I’ve ever heard.

Under_Score > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:21

Used JK.

M.T. Blake > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:24

Get what you want if the budget allows.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:27

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc/cto/d/burnaby-1997-jeep-tj/7034243999.html

High km, but for $3500 why not?

Edit:

Or, for slightly more money, how about a Unimog?

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/cto/d/vancouver-1962-mercedes-unimog-4041/7023665933.html

since fuel cost i sn’t an issue.

Under_Score > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:29

I think Forester went to 2018 with the manual, even in Canada.

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/subaru/forester/calgary/alberta/5_46779656_ct200441910175706?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&showVs=1&ursrc=mhl&orup=3_20_86&pc=V5H3Z7&sprx=-1

atfsgeoff > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:29

I was unaware that air conditioning was that expensive of an option

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > Captain of the Enterprise
12/07/2019 at 22:32

Life without ac su cks . I find it essential, especially for defogging. Comfort too, obviously.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:33

Nope, I expect the manual to be completely extinct by 2025

cmill189 - sans Volvo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:35

You're willing to spend 20-30 thousand but won't spring for A/C? Why not get something that's 3-5 years old?

Tekamul > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:37

Don’t they make the Altima in AWD now?

/nothelpful

//butseriouslyskipthejeep

Ash78, voting early and often > atfsgeoff
12/07/2019 at 22:37

Don’t forget he’s in Canada, where A/C is still an option in a LOT of cars. In most of the US, it’s a given.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > shop-teacher
12/07/2019 at 22:38

Purchasing the base model of an already low end car brand new is dumb in my opinion. Extremely low return on the investment.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > bob and john
12/07/2019 at 22:54

Well, getting the Kia for so cheap (no ac) allowed me to keep the ST.

Getting a cheap Jeep (no ac) would allow me to keep the fiesta, truck, Sportwagen and have an off-road machine

thatsmr > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/07/2019 at 22:56

Imho, Crosstrek is poor on power at least climbing elevations at highway speeds (my right foot literally hurt after a long uphill trying to maintain 80 mph. If you dont need to do this, it really has a nice tight chassis and subie awd is always good. Im no fan of jeep build quality or lousy overall highway ride but surely has more grunt and capability at the expense of comfort.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
12/07/2019 at 23:20

If he goes with the Unimog, I hope he doesn't have to be anywhere in a hurry.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > cmill189 - sans Volvo
12/08/2019 at 00:15

I think it works if you drive the wheels off quickly. But if you spent 30k+ miles a year in a vehicle you could never tolerate it without AC, imo.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 00:15

Fast-moving hot air is still hot air.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 00:24

Since the AC thing has been righteously beaten to death, allow me to ASSAULT YOU with my opinion:

Whatever you end up, we will congratulate you and celebrate your choice!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
12/08/2019 at 00:27

Unimog! That'd kick ass

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Under_Score
12/08/2019 at 00:28

Oh I would 100% do that

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Tekamul
12/08/2019 at 00:28

Pruis can be had with AWD-e, too. :)

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often
12/08/2019 at 00:34

It’s a $1295 option on the Wrangler in the US.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/08/2019 at 00:40

Probably not going to be a Jeep, but one can dream

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 00:41

You’re still young. It’s good to have a carrot on the stick. Life’s a marathon, not a sprint.

That said, I am desperate to buy something.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Under_Score
12/08/2019 at 00:46

Man, hard to find. I’d travel to Alberta, butI don’t know how interprovincial sales works to well

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/08/2019 at 01:01

What would you buy if you threw your financial conservatism out the window?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 01:04

Quite the opposite; I’d sell the only car I have worth anything, pay off more of our student loans, and bomb around in this:

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/vancouver-1996-toyota-paseo/7034414085.html

But to entertain your question, LC500.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/08/2019 at 01:13

LC500s are super nice. Do it!

Yolo

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 01:14

[produces mortgage and waves it in the air]

I made my far more expensive, for more stupid splurge, thank you very much.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 02:12

I'm not sure you can actually buy a car without AC in Australia anymore. It's pretty much standard fitment in anything and everything.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 06:35

Wanting a manual does make things complicated, in terms of finding an AWD car. I dislike the Crosstrek because, all things being equal, it’s a lot of money for not a lot of car. The engine is anemic and underpowered even by Subaru standards, the interior is cheap feeling for its price point, and the car overall is loud and uncouth. If it sold for $18 k USD, okay maybe. But at around $25k, I’d rather something that feels like a better place to be.

Sovande > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 06:49

Both of those cars pictured seem like terrible options.

Under_Score > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 07:45

My JK Wrangler in a better trim suggestion also applies, too. 2016 or so with AC and power windows (probably Sahara) should be down to the price of a brand new base one.

It took work to find that haha. I had to Google postal codes for Vancouver so I could have something to put into Autotrader!

PorkChops > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 07:57

I won’t try to change your mind. Bought a TJ Wrangler myself and love it. The key is having another commuter car for when you need a break from the ride.

ST80MND > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
12/08/2019 at 07:57

I haven’t driven a X-trek yet, but I rented a jeep once. Same thing, wanted awd, jeep was all they had. Was dissapointed, wanted a truck. After a week on the WORST highway conditions I have ever experienced, I feel no shame in saying 10/10 would get the jeep. F ucking incredible, what a machine.

XJDano > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/08/2019 at 09:44

So a Jeep then?