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 Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
#800923
03/28/07 03:40 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,067
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Body Damage is Cool
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I can't help feeling that I've betrayed my Rodeo by buying a second daily driver. But, the miles on the Rodeo were accumulating quickly and I have too much invested in it to wear it out on pavement. Also, the rising gas prices were a factor. I'll still drive the Rodeo to work a lot, but now there are options. Pete The "other" woman ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/phohmann/2007-03-28/1175091849_back.jpg)
'01 Rodeo Sport, 5 Speed Softie, Indy 4X rocker bars, OME 912's, Rancho 9000X's, Superwinch hubs, custom tube bumper with Warn 9000i , Flowmaster 50, TeraLow t-case gears, ARB front & rear lockers, TrXus MT's, Sway bar disconnects
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: TrailMystic]
#800924
03/28/07 04:01 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,007
Roll Me Over
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Shame on you! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: TrailMystic]
#800925
03/28/07 04:13 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,702
Roll Me Over
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There is a certain liberation in having a separate daily driver...you can allow mods to your trail rig to stretch on for weeks or months if desired, without impacting your mobility...ask me how I know this <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: TrailMystic]
#800926
03/28/07 04:18 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 73
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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lol! Great topic. I have considered the same question, actually. If I found a Geo Metro for $700 (for daily commute), it would cut my fuel expense by 2/3. But, would it betray my own DNA and testosterone in the process? These are scary times we live in! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />
1993 Trooper
"Purple People Eater"
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: TatoHead]
#800927
03/28/07 04:26 PM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 548
Rock Warrior
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I parked the Rodeo and bought a VX for my daily driver ... hasn't helped my gas mileage a bit but, MAN, is that thing fun to drive <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
Jim - ZU'tah Wheeler '96 Rodeo LS 4x with 3.2L SOHC V6 (6VD1-V) & MUA5 Beyond that <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: TatoHead]
#800928
03/28/07 04:28 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 4,868
Roll Me Over
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I drive a '90 Civic as a DD.
Having that has allowed me to take my time in making a number of improvements to the Trooper. There is no way that I could have pulled the entire front end out to install an ARB, new steering gear, winch, etc., if I had to rely on the Trooper to get to work each day.
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: TatoHead]
#800929
03/28/07 07:21 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,067
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Body Damage is Cool
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But, would it betray my own DNA and testosterone in the process? These are scary times we live in! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Getting a sports car helps with the image issue. Pete
'01 Rodeo Sport, 5 Speed Softie, Indy 4X rocker bars, OME 912's, Rancho 9000X's, Superwinch hubs, custom tube bumper with Warn 9000i , Flowmaster 50, TeraLow t-case gears, ARB front & rear lockers, TrXus MT's, Sway bar disconnects
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: TrailMystic]
#800930
03/28/07 10:13 PM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,994
Body Damage is Cool
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Ugh oh Pete the last time something happened like this,we haven't see a certain Trooper again. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Mark has showed up at the last 4 or 5 events in a minivan, we don't know if he even owns it anymore <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Good looking ride though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: Bansil]
#800931
03/29/07 02:16 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 826
Rock Warrior
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Congrats on the new pavemnent pounder....my buddy had one and he loved it and was good on gas.....I couldnt fit in the stupid thing though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />....as a passenger anyway....drivers seat had lots of room.....
03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear.
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Re: Should I feel guilty for buying anothed daily driver?
[Re: icysyrup]
#800932
03/30/07 05:21 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 354
Mudrunner
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If that really does have the DOHC VTEC engine (as the sticker on the trunk proclaims) that's actually a pretty rare car with a fantastic engine and should hold its value for quite a while.
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