Yet another car dilemma - Page 2

Undertoad · 03-20-2011, 10:23 PM

Only in my dreams for now. I'm the cash-poorest I've ever been, while I start this new business idea and wait for it to accelerate to the point where it pays all the bills. But my dream is to have what you have, actually: one vehicle for economy, and one for getting done whatever you need to get done. The Cellar Car has been awesome to me, and a continuing thanks to everybody on that, I want to keep it until it dies, but it is not the ideal for moving heavy bass speakers around.

And when Jim leased me that Frontier, well, that was an awesome thing to have. It just felt great. I won't lie to save the earth. Everyone should drive them. Those big bubble tires, that massive, gas-burning engine, ruining the entire environment just to get from 0-60 faster than a truck should be allowed, it just felt awesome. As long as I could set aside the ruining the entire environment part. And most days I could, because damn, I'm driving around a truck, you know? I mean goddamn.

I'm serious too. Don't take this as sarcasm. I've toned that down. I loved having a truck and I don't believe my additional fuel usage was harmful enough to overcome my feeling awesome.

skysidhe · 03-20-2011, 10:55 PM

continuing with the goofyness

dog sledding! <- optional business potential too btw

zippyt · 03-20-2011, 11:41 PM

Ut If you have ever driven a dumptruck sized truck you would LOVE IT !!!
Specialy if the power to weight ratio is Right !!

Griff · 03-21-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippyt

Ut If you have ever driven a dumptruck sized truck you would LOVE IT !!!
Specialy if the power to weight ratio is Right !!

It is very cool! That is a must do experience.

HungLikeJesus · 03-21-2011, 07:39 PM

Sam, as I mentioned earlier, I often think about selling it, then end up finding a need for it. It's currently loaded with cardboard boxes that need to go to the recycle.

I'll be sure to let you know if I change my mind.

zippyt · 03-21-2011, 08:01 PM

Sam I bet you can find a Good Used Toyota extended cab 4wd for a decent price , ok millage , Plenty of grunt to get about ,
remember 4WD just Meens you can get More stuck in Way worser places !!!

SamIam · 03-21-2011, 11:07 PM

Zipp, I've been 4-wheeling in Utah and Colorado for years. In that time I have gotten into a few wierd spots - sometimes due to stupidity and sometime just because stuff happens. So far, I have always been able to extricate myself, and I've seen some places that most people have no idea exist. I never go some place that's too far for me to walk out of, and I always carry enough water for a small army. Plus, I take BOOKS of topographic maps and a GPS. I've found some of the best places when I'm hopelessly lost!

skysidhe · 03-21-2011, 11:08 PM

Like I said Sam, the sled dogs will get you in and OUT of where you want to go, plus maybe generate income. Be a guide!

SamIam · 03-21-2011, 11:29 PM

Mules! They can go anywhere, and don't need snow to operate.

This is a nice 4wd road that I discovered by accident when I was trying to find a short-cut to Montrose, CO. Mules would do well on it.

Glinda · 03-27-2011, 01:07 PM

I vote Silverado. Most awesome, useful, beloved vehicle I've ever owned. Bought mine used about 6 years ago for $13K. It's loaded and endlessly reliable. I drive rutted gravel roads every day - it's never let me down for a second.

Bullitt · 03-27-2011, 03:41 PM

Can't go wrong with a '98 4runner.

03-20-2011, 11:41 PM	#3
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Ut If you have ever driven a dumptruck sized truck you would LOVE IT !!! Specialy if the power to weight ratio is Right !! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

03-21-2011, 07:39 PM	#5
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Sam, as I mentioned earlier, I often think about selling it, then end up finding a need for it. It's currently loaded with cardboard boxes that need to go to the recycle. I'll be sure to let you know if I change my mind. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

03-21-2011, 08:01 PM	#6
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Sam I bet you can find a Good Used Toyota extended cab 4wd for a decent price , ok millage , Plenty of grunt to get about , remember 4WD just Meens you can get More stuck in Way worser places !!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

03-21-2011, 11:29 PM	#9
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	Mules! They can go anywhere, and don't need snow to operate. This is a nice 4wd road that I discovered by accident when I was trying to find a short-cut to Montrose, CO. Mules would do well on it. Attached Images

03-27-2011, 03:41 PM	#11
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Can't go wrong with a '98 4runner. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

03-20-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Only in my dreams for now. I'm the cash-poorest I've ever been, while I start this new business idea and wait for it to accelerate to the point where it pays all the bills. But my dream is to have what you have, actually: one vehicle for economy, and one for getting done whatever you need to get done. The Cellar Car has been awesome to me, and a continuing thanks to everybody on that, I want to keep it until it dies, but it is not the ideal for moving heavy bass speakers around. And when Jim leased me that Frontier, well, that was an awesome thing to have. It just felt great. I won't lie to save the earth. Everyone should drive them. Those big bubble tires, that massive, gas-burning engine, ruining the entire environment just to get from 0-60 faster than a truck should be allowed, it just felt awesome. As long as I could set aside the ruining the entire environment part. And most days I could, because damn, I'm driving around a truck, you know? I mean goddamn. I'm serious too. Don't take this as sarcasm. I've toned that down. I loved having a truck and I don't believe my additional fuel usage was harmful enough to overcome my feeling awesome.

03-20-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	continuing with the goofyness dog sledding! <- optional business potential too btw

03-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#7
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	Zipp, I've been 4-wheeling in Utah and Colorado for years. In that time I have gotten into a few wierd spots - sometimes due to stupidity and sometime just because stuff happens. So far, I have always been able to extricate myself, and I've seen some places that most people have no idea exist. I never go some place that's too far for me to walk out of, and I always carry enough water for a small army. Plus, I take BOOKS of topographic maps and a GPS. I've found some of the best places when I'm hopelessly lost!

03-21-2011, 11:08 PM	#8
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Like I said Sam, the sled dogs will get you in and OUT of where you want to go, plus maybe generate income. Be a guide!

03-27-2011, 01:07 PM	#10
Glinda Fucktard Resistance League Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 1.14 acres of heaven Posts: 1,512	I vote Silverado. Most awesome, useful, beloved vehicle I've ever owned. Bought mine used about 6 years ago for $13K. It's loaded and endlessly reliable. I drive rutted gravel roads every day - it's never let me down for a second.

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