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Author Topic: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads  (Read 19414 times)

wagz

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Re: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads
« Reply #30 on: May 05, 2009, 06:16:34 PM »

I have a Subaru Forester.. 291000kms and counting. It has seen a lot of service roads and spends many a winter day up at Hemlock ;D ;D ;D
 I have no squeaks and only regular maintenance done. Great value in my opinion!
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Re: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads
« Reply #31 on: May 05, 2009, 09:48:19 PM »

I have a 2009 Escape V6 Automatic. very good on gas and never get stuck...  Remember last winter during the snow storm, I went to jeep and drove the liberty and the Ford Escape.  Its a huge different between both cars and I like the 4x4 system in Ford and great on Fuel economy on 09 6 speed automatic, its also drives like a car on the street.  When comparing with the pricing and the features, its the best deal in town.
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Re: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads
« Reply #32 on: May 06, 2009, 07:22:08 AM »

Have you considered a motorcycle?  I've got a 4runner and last year I bought a Kawasaki KLR 650 Duel Sport bike.  Thing goes almost anywhere on forest service roads and at a fraction of the price and it's a kick to boot.  Get some bags for the side and you can take your fishing gear and without problem go where cars have major issues.  Also incredible gas mileage,  55-60 MPG.
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Re: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads
« Reply #33 on: May 06, 2009, 01:18:22 PM »

2nd gen (2003-2008) forester XT  ;)
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Re: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads
« Reply #34 on: May 06, 2009, 08:05:18 PM »

some interesting feedback all  :D It would seem that a numbe of vehicles would serve the purpose, though the Subaru Forester seems to be slightly more popluar...mmm....it also may be what I heard about Subaru owners, they're more passionate about their vehicles than other owners  ;D
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Re: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads
« Reply #35 on: May 06, 2009, 08:16:49 PM »

Only one draw back to the subaru forester.. they are kinda ugly. Thats why i went with the Outback :)
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Re: Best SMALL SUV for driving the Forest Service Roads
« Reply #36 on: May 07, 2009, 09:30:08 AM »

I'm after an Outback as soon as I can afford one.  Need the length for my rods.  Wish they'd bring the new diesel version over soon though.
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