npauls Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 What is everyone using for fishing cars? What are the pro and cons of the vehicle you use? I am looking at selling or trading our 2002 Chev. Trailblazer that is fully loaded except leather for a smaller car that would be used for everything except towing my big boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have a 2004 Civic Si Sedan. Use it for everything. Even fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownonbow Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Its looking like the price of fuel is only rising so maybe a motorcycle is the way to go. I never had so much fun getting from one place to another as when I had a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npauls Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Its looking like the price of fuel is only rising so maybe a motorcycle is the way to go. I never had so much fun getting from one place to another as when I had a bike. The wife won't let me have a bike. I rode freestyle bmx for 13 years and she thinks I will die real quick on a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I use whatever work truck that currently parked the the driveway but lately I've been thinkin' I need to build me a Sammi or maybe a FJ. A VW turbo diesel Samurai would 30-40 mpg and go damn near anywhere a side by side could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxh Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 07 silverado. For sale........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scel Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have a Subaru Outback. It is an amazing vehicle. It can handle mild off-road. It is the best winter vehicle that I have ever driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryF Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 03 Subaru Imprezza, non turbo wagon. Amazing machine, uses 10l/100k in the city and drops to 8.5l on the highway. Super stable on gravel, snow, ice, mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 '09 Mitsubishi Lancer....my everyday vehicle...I drive it to where I fish...it could have a slightly bigger boot, but I have no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 im in a Pathfinder for now but once im done school im going to a Legacy Wagon or a forister. Back to 4 bangers with these gass prices. P.S. the Legacy wagon can take a boat NO PROB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJensen Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear L400 - look that up. Import 4x4 turbo diesel van. About 27mpg. We have one here & another in NZ. Great vehicles. Tons of room. Great availability of parts coming in from the coast, though in 2 years no mech issues. For longer drives we have a VW Jetta Wagon. 50+mpg and you can haul everything you need in the back or tow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splasher5 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have an '05 Impreza Hatchback....Great winter car, goes eveywhere, lots of room. Subaru is a great all round vehicle. The AWD does chew through the fuel..Just cuz its a car doesn't mean it gets good gas mileage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 i would LOVE a delica, if you get the money the VW body kits are sweet! the assending koi tatoo shop was a sweet decal on theirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muha Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Im using wifes old car, mazda protege. Was serviced properly since new, now has over 250000 and runs like a champ, if rust was not an issue I could run it for couple more years. Pathfinder for backup and boat tow. I will never get over my VW jetta, 1984 GLI coupe, believe it or not i was 7th owner and had over 800000km on it. Fishing, navex rally, sprint racer, and poker runner, she did it all until some idiot made a u-turn in a one way street and attempted to run over my car. Hands down cheapest and easiest car to fix on your own. One time she shot a sparkplug by silvan lake, i ran her on three cylinders all the way to calgary. She is greatly missed to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Ford f 150 Lariat, pay thru the nose for gas but go anywhere, store anything, and in comfort for the old achy bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npauls Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Well I am glad to hear that there are quite a few guys driving the subarus. We have been looking at sub's, protege's, and golfs so far and just weren't sure which to go with. So far the wife is really liking the protege 5 wagons the most but the others aren't far behind. Whatever little car we decide to get will be getting a roof rack system installed and a hitch to tow my tinner or cedar strip row/drift boat that should be refinished by tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I know you guys are complaining about the gas prices and I do as well. But i'd like to see anything other than a real 4x4 travel in the country I have been roaming the last two weeks AND be able to pull a drifter....... out of the water. There's a lot of cars out there that will pull a drift boat but not many that could pull them out of the water & up the ramp. I drive a grand cherokee, big V8 gets 14ltr/100k. It will pull anything i own and will cut fresh tracks up the trunk road on april 1st, cost a bundle to fill it but i only use it on weekends for fishing. I think i'm going to try building a wood gasifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npauls Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have an 08 gmc sierra for those times when I need the 4x4 and power of a big truck. I can tow my 5th wheel and a boat behind it with the truck. I am just looking for options for a smaller rig to save money on gas and insurance when I don't need the big rig. Hopefully I can get this trailblazer sold for a decent price and get into something smaller before the fishing trips start piling up. There is quite a few trips on my bucket list for this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishfairwx Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 97 Toy RAViolie4 four door, friggen great on gas, and in the winter. The new RAVs are ok but they lost a lot of 4x4 cred when Toyota cityfied them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear L400 Nice...I would love to add a Delica to our vehicles, but I think the fiancee is hooked on an Outlander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browntrout57 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I know you guys are complaining about the gas prices and I do as well. But i'd like to see anything other than a real 4x4 travel in the country I have been roaming the last two weeks AND be able to pull a drifter....... out of the water. x2 Those cars are going to have a tough time getting through the mud to the real backwood gems. I drive a ram 1500 6" lift and 35" mud tires. Gas is rough..but she takes me anywhere I need to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roast Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have a Honda Fit. Awesome gas mileage (5.4L/100km) and I can haul my pontoon frame around in the car without disassembly. My wife and I both have fits, and will need to get trade one in for something bigger in a few years. However we both really like our cars and I am going to drive mine until it dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foothills86 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 1997 jeep cherokee and a 1995 pathfinder. Suv seems the way togo, capable 4x4s and the splitting the difference between economy vs capability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I love my 09 Jetta TDI. Its not the wagon but it has a lot of trunk room and Im getting 900km to 1000km for every 55l fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Just bought a 2012 Subaru imprezza. 5.0l/100km and AWD. Loving it so far. Also have a 2000 V6 grand Cherokee. Both are awesome fishing mobiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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