Lonley

[Kyle Horvath]

I just sold my rig. . .
Didn't want to do it but it was the only option. . .
It sucks.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/Willthewonk/IMG_0580.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/Willthewonk/IMG_0581.jpg

Now I have to find a new vehicle. . . Ideas??

[Ray H]

What will you be using it for?

[88manche]

2008 Ford F350 super duty..........

Hey, just throwing it out there....

Why did you have to sell it?

[DC_Cherokee_XJ]

Hmmm... new vehicle.. how 'bout... a cherokee ?

[Ray H]

2008 Ford F350 super duty..........

Hey, just throwing it out there....



As long as we are just throwing out random vehicles for him. How about an Oshkosh Bushmaster http://www.oshkoshdefense.com/defense/products~bushmaster~home.cfm
Or just about anything from Oshkosh:)

[DC_Cherokee_XJ]

holy crap ! that thing is BAD_ASS !

[88manche]

HOly CRAP!!!!!!

^^DC cherokee beat me to it.

New slogan for them:
OshKosh Oh my....GOD!!! Wtf IS that thing?

[Kyle Horvath]

I gotta get something that gets better MPGs. I was driving about 10-15MPH less than the posted speed to try and push the mileage I was getting in my rig, still only getting around 18 freeway, which is pretty good for having 33's.
I'll be driving 60 miles to work, and need a 30MPG vehicle. I thought about a motorcycle, or buying a commute car, but thats not happening.

I'm thinking a 4 door Sidekick is an OK option. It's got 4WD, decent upgrades, good mileage, and is versitile enough for me. Samurais are cool, but too small.

Anybody have any luck with a 4WD and good mileage? What else is out there other than the Rav4, CRV, and Sidekick?

[88manche]

Well, that Bushmaster gets about.........

.000000000000365 MPG

I would probably go with a sidekick over the other ones. If you want to go with something else, Theres the Ford Excape, They have hybrid models. I can't think of any others.

[Ray H]

Well, that Bushmaster gets about.........

.000000000000365 MPG

Its diesel so you know it does pretty good......................for a 26000lbs box on wheels.

[JNickel101]

http://www.naxja.org/forum/www.mobilemag.com/content/images/13440_large.jpg

[88manche]

Its diesel so you know it does pretty good......................for a 26000lbs box on wheels.

ok, so it gets .0000000000466 MPG

[blondejoncherokee]

a 4cyl xj....4runner with 4cyl....
ummmm, you cant really do the 4x4 thing and 30mpg without spending some cash unless youre gonna do a sammy or maybe a sidekick. buy a cheap commuter and then another trail rig, something like an xj or a scout....or a 4runner with the 22re....maybe look into deisel scouts, ive seen em on craiglist for under 4k, with around 32mpg with that old nissan deisel 6 cyl....

[Mudderoy]

What bumper and tire carrier is that?

[poorboy_616]

Keep the XJ as a trail rig, but buy a smaller car for the DD.....

[willy51]

If it wasnt for Californias damn motor swap rules I would be dropping a diesel into my heep for the better milage.

[IllianaXJ]

Older Tracker. 2 door models had a removeable top, and the 4 doors still get decent mileage. Both can be had with 4cyl/5speed.

[waggy401]

Well, he can't keep it now. It's mine. . .all mine. :looney:

Now I just have to figure out what to do about that front axle. Sure, swapping it out is a great idea, but Kyle has all my money now. Anyone have a HP D30 the need to get rid of really cheaply?

[mcraindog]

should have just purchased a bike...

[88manche]

4 cyl xj"s dont get good milage. Belive me, I have one.

[XbajajeepX]

I vote for a bike...

Get a dual sport, that way you can still hit the dirt and get 60MPG.. They literally pay for themselves.

This is what I will be getting in a few weeks..

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/xbajajeepx/08wr250r_blue_1_87a79a06.jpg

[Kyle Horvath]

Dual sports are nice, but I need to haul tools, lunch and gear to and from work, 5 days a week. Also, as a poor college student, I can't afford 2 vehicles. I'm looking into a Sidekick in CL right now. The Sidekick will also get me to and from he mountains alot cheaper.

I'm sure Waggy401 will enjoy the rig to the fullest. I still plan on wheeling with my XJ buddies no matter what vehicle I get, so I'll always have a love for the Cherokee.

[WrenchMonkey]

I gotta get something that gets better MPGs... I'll be driving 60 miles to work, and need a 30MPG vehicle.

Move.

Or get a different job.

120 mile round trip (I assume that's what you meant) just isn't worth it unless it's a REALLY good job.

And if it was that good a job, you should have been able to buy a beater-commuter and kept your XJ...

Two cents...

Robert

[dard1324]

What bumper and tire carrier is that?
I second this question.

[Mudderoy]

I second this question.

I like the angle matching the rear window.

[XbajajeepX]

Move.

Or get a different job.

120 mile round trip (I assume that's what you meant) just isn't worth it unless it's a REALLY good job.

And if it was that good a job, you should have been able to buy a beater-commuter and kept your XJ...

Two cents...

Robert
:wstupid:

[Kyle Horvath]

I second this question.

It's a C4x4 rear bumper and tire carrier. You can add jerry cans, a CB, and a HiLift to it also. It's herculined too.

http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/rear_xj.html

[Mudderoy]

It's a C4x4 rear bumper and tire carrier. You can add jerry cans, a CB, and a HiLift to it also. It's herculined too.

http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/rear_xj.html

Thank you, I think I've just changed my mind over what bumper and tire carrier I am going to get.

[Kyle Horvath]

Thank you, I think I've just changed my mind over what bumper and tire carrier I am going to get.

Its a good bumper, decently priced. Only problem I had was the latching mechanism. It's a 5 dollar part, but I just used a bungee.