Need Some Opinions
I've thought about getting a really cheap vehicle that gets good MPG's for awhile, but being poor to start with, and in college, I just don't see it happening. The rig makes a great DD/WW, but having all those great DD comforts seems pointless if she won't get driven much, i feel I might as well have a beater rig instead (no radio, ac, doors, ect). I've also considered a go-ped to get around town in (Arcata is real small), and that may still be a possibility.
I hate the fact that I might have to sell her, but the idea of getting 30mpg in a Samurai is very appealing. I'm at 11/16 city/freeway right now, and getting double the mileage in a fairly capable Sami seems worth it.
I'm in the middle of talking all this over with my wheeling buddies right now, and I figured I'd include everyone here in the debate.
Here are a few reasons why I might sell.
-All the wheeling around Arcata can be done by most rigs with 30's, and unlocked. This includes beaches, mud, logging roads and the occasional show-off at a miniRubicon trail. In the summer, I'll do a trip or two to Slickrock and LaGrange. Driving around a vehicle as modified as mine for easy to moderate wheeling on a weekly basis is kind of silly. I've only pushed her to the limits a few times. I've only "needed" my set up maybe 3-5 times. Furthermore, it still has stock axle shafts, the LP D30, no lockers and a short arm set up :nono: , so I still can't push my rig to the extreme yet.
-I figure for the amount of wheeling I do, and the type of wheeling (and driving in general), a Samurai would be more fitting (or an XJ with the Escape-Hybrid engine :laugh3: ) I'd love to be able to afford 2 cars, or keep gassing up my XJ, but I just don't see either happening. If I was to come across a better paying job, and was able to keep up the grades in school, I'd consider keeping her. But I feel that it is almost time to let her go.
SORRY this is long, but I appreciate those who read this in it's entirety.
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