I would echo the comments of Mr. Aney. Ironically, the older Subaru's
(i.e., 1987) get better mileage, and have the option of dropping into
4-low, which is lost on newer models which don't even have real 4WD. I
would qualify this statement by saying that I have owned 4 different
Subaru wagons
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From: Robert Long [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 08:23:34 -0400
Subject: field-worthy SUV
Hi folks,
This is a fairly general question, but I'm looking for a small- or mid-sized
SUV
I respectfully disagree with Eric on most points in his post. In my job we
are constrained by time and other budgetary matters not to hire enough
porters to carry our stuff into every site in the field, although I have
clambered down enough talus slopes with sixty pounds on my back AFTER a
twenty
... a differential lock in the rear differential ... would
make the truck nearly as capable as a 4WD.
This is not really true. My truck has Detroit automatic locking differentials
front and rear, and the rear differential does make a substantial contribution.
But without the front axle
I still contend that most of us using 4-wheel really do not need it.
Unless you are actually going off road, there is essentially no need for
it. yet, I see tons of biologists who never leave the pavement driving
these things around. Its a status symbol, or it provides a sence of
atmosphere but
loving our vehicle, which we sold to a friend. You must not need to go
fast, as the fuel economy drops. With 2 fuel tanks you have 400+ mile
range.
Mike Marsh
Subject:
Re: field-worthy SUV
From:
William Silvert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date:
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:16:59 +0100
I'm no expert
: Re: Field-worthy SUV
Doesn't it strike anyone kind of strange that this discussion about which
SUV to choose popped up right amidst a discussion about wastefulness? I
suggest that 90% of us using 4-wheel drive SUVs for research really don't
need them. How often do you actually need to put
Robert (and listserv members),
Here is my two cents worth after years of working (and playing) in the western
US.
My recommendation is that if you need to move mainly people with little gear
over good dirt roads with little actual 4WD use, get a hybrid SUV and try to
stick to a Japanese
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From: Malcolm McCallum [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Sent: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 4:33 pm
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Field-worthy SUV
Doesn't it strike anyone kind of strange that this discussion about which
SUV to choose popped up right amidst a discussion about wastefulness? I
I would echo the comments of Mr. Aney. Ironically, the older Subaru's
(i.e., 1987) get better mileage, and have the option of dropping into
4-low, which is lost on newer models which don't even have real 4WD. I
would qualify this statement by saying that I have owned 4 different
Subaru wagons
Our botanists have a Ford Escape Hybrid that gets about 34 mpg and has been
able to handle moderate 4wd conditions. They are very happy with it so
far, although hybrids do come with a price premium.
David Baker, Ecologist
Central Oregon Interagency Ecology Program
Deschutes National Forest
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fast, as the fuel economy drops. With 2 fuel tanks you have 400+ mile
range.
Mike Marsh
Subject:
Re: field-worthy SUV
From:
William Silvert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date:
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:16:59 +0100
I'm no expert on this, but colleagues who have worked in Africa swear
by the Toyota pickups
Some questions and suggestions based on a long experience with off-highway
travel for professional purposes:
Are you going to be driving on snow-covered or muddy roads? If so, then you
need something with higher road clearance such as a compact 4WD pickup or
2WD pickup with chains -- some of the
Subject: field-worthy SUV
Hi folks,
This is a fairly general question, but I'm looking for a small- or
mid-sized
SUV to serve as a field vehicle. It will be used extensively both on- and
off-highway, although need not be capable of truly ruggged off-roading. A
good amount of rear cargo space
There was a hybrid produced by chevy I think.
All the SUVs get crappy mileage.
You might be better to get a light pickup as they will get better mileage.
Throw on a camper shell and you are set.
Unless you need 4 wheel, two wheel small trucks get average to poor mileage.
The fact is, all
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