best shuttle car
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small 4x4 truck like a B2000 or Ranger
New or 2nd hand?
New or nearly new Ford Ranger extra cab 2wd 2.5 td. Cheap, powerful, good on fuel, well built. Same vehicle as the BT50 but cheaper. Dual cab has no tray room and it only comes with the 3ltr.
2nd hand, Hilux is the most reliable though over valued on the 2nd hand market.
New or nearly new Ford Ranger extra cab 2wd 2.5 td. Cheap, powerful, good on fuel, well built. Same vehicle as the BT50 but cheaper. Dual cab has no tray room and it only comes with the 3ltr.
2nd hand, Hilux is the most reliable though over valued on the 2nd hand market.
Take your bike and checked the bed height. I love my Tacoma, but the bed is a little short, and the bikes start to roll a bit. I can fit 4-5 bikes across the back of my bed, you may want a shuttle machine like snowskilz
Any car can carry 3 bikes... 2 on a hitch rack, one on the roof. A ~'90 Honda Civic will be good on gas. I have an Impreza wagon, good power and AWD, but gas mileage isn't great for a small car, I average 27. This will go down even further when I trade it in for a 2010 wrx.
I've seen 9 bikes w/riders in snowskilz truck... that is a nice truck(Dodge king cab short bed I think). I'd love to have a king cab turbo diesel p/u.
I've seen 9 bikes w/riders in snowskilz truck... that is a nice truck(Dodge king cab short bed I think). I'd love to have a king cab turbo diesel p/u.
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I have a 2004 pontiac vibe, which is essentially a toyota matrix except with GM styling. Has space for a roof rack and can throw a rack on the back too. Has loads of interior space for all the gear you could need for 3 people, super reliable, great on gas (higher than 30 mpg usually), and can get it in an AWD option. Would be a great set up for three people if you want a vehicle that can also be practical for everyday use. 2006 I believe was the last year of the deal between Pontiac (GM) and toyota, so after this year the Vibe is not made by toyota.
Subaru wrx wagon.
some kind of awd wagon. not an audi.
The vibe was/is made at the Nummi plant in CA for all model years. It is a joint venture with Toyota and GM. AKA not a Toyota plant, a joint plant. GM announced in June that it was pulling out due to the shutdown of the Pontiac brand.
The Vibe is a nice car that gets good mileage.
UNLESS its an RS 6!
Get a 4 door truck. Look for a 7.3 liter powerstroke with "high miles" for gas? Maybe get for $14K with like 125K on it?
the rs6 requires the engine to be pulled to replace an 02 sensor, at least in the US.
My AC shuts off in stop and go traffic.
No thanks.
My AC shuts off in stop and go traffic.
No thanks.
Unimog.
Oh wait, you said good mileage... 89-95 Toyota 2wd pick-up. Cheap and reliable.
Oh wait, you said good mileage... 89-95 Toyota 2wd pick-up. Cheap and reliable.
You have an RS6? Is that what U mean by the AC shutting off? If he wants a good mpg wagon nothing will beat a 2005 Passat TDI at 85MPH up the 5 we got 40 mpg!
6.2 diesel chevy blazer. enough space for 3 bikes, people, and maybe some extra crap, 4x4 traction on crappy steep gravel road, looks pimp, fun to drive, decent fuel mileage(mid 20's doable), run on waste oil, sorta slow.
Never seen a lambda probe go down on an RS6, erm ever. I'd be more worried about the air mass meter screwing up and ruining the autospastic box, that I have seen. More than once!
Get something with a diesel, then just keep piling stuff on it
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That thing doesnt even know it has anything in it yet!Get something with a diesel, then just keep piling stuff on it
Subaru WRX ftw! Although you wont have all the ground clearance a pickup has, the day to day driving experience is much better, and you can still get up most forest service fire roads in it. You can either get a roof rack or a hitch rack to get three bikes on it.
No seriously, you can't post a pic like that and not tell us who's it is and why they have 8 decked out Yetis....and where they're headed!Get something with a diesel, then just keep piling stuff on it
With pleasure! This was taken in scenic Rock Springs WY, as the RPM-YETI developmental team made a team trip from Colorado to Whistler.TOO MUCH FUN! Had to take along our 4X/DS gear as we came straight back to Snowmass for the MSC/Pro gravity tour race there. 3000+ miles at mostly 75+ with that much stuff sticking up in the slipstream, and I still got about 16 miles a gallon. We've carried up to 12 bikes on those occasions when we're really trying to avoid towing a trailer.
That's what I drive. 1993 Toyota Xcab. Not that cheap though. Mine is still worth $5,700. Seems like the price is going up for ones in good condition.
I've seen some going on 400,000 mile with the same engine and tranny.
WRX makes a horrible shuttle car. Not enough ground clearance and drivers always get pissy at dirt on the leather.
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