price of gas

[sadie]

we're the same size. it has a good ride, plenty of room.But it is hard to get out of, because it sets so low. I drove over a large turtle and fell it rub the under side of the car

[SDJIM]

Just got back from a trip to Pierre SD and gas across the pheasant belt ran $3.59 to $3.79 --hope it stays there or --LOL-- goes down

[Dakotazeb]

My guess is we have seen the peak, at least until the election in November. Then, who knows what!

[wolfcreeknc]

jsdriggs,
I'm 5-10 and almost the same weight (on a good day) and it is quit comfortable for me. We also have 3 boys and for trips that are around 2 hours everyone is fine and there is room in the back to bring our Brittney too
With the gas prices the way they are we may be taking it to Kansas this year for pheasant hunting and one of our group that flys into MCI will just have to rent a 4X4 so we can get around.

[Daisybuck]

I just traded in the F150 for a Subaru Impreza wagon. Still have AWD but no clearance. I am getting 28 per gallon and at 6' 190 lbs am not too cramped. Still miss that truck, though -- just a little less when I blow by all those $3.60 per gallon pumps. Hopefully the savings will translate to affording more trips with the pups.

[morrismike]

Originally Posted by Daisybuck

I just traded in the F150 for a Subaru Impreza wagon. Still have AWD but no clearance. I am getting 28 per gallon and at 6' 190 lbs am not too cramped. Still miss that truck, though -- just a little less when I blow by all those $3.60 per gallon pumps. Hopefully the savings will translate to affording more trips with the pups.

You should have got an outback. Mine has more clearance than my F250 4x4.

[birdshooter]

But the bigger question is how do you fit all your gear (kennels, coolers etc.) into a Subaru?

[OldDublin]

Price of gas?
$3 something, don't recall....still far below the value received on even the most unsuccessful birdhunting trip.

[Daisybuck]

The Subie has a lot of room with the seats down and since I don't do much more than day trips I can get both pups in plus shells and the scattergun, a cooler for lunch, etc.

I have not yet tried loading it up for a multi-day excursion into the north woods after whitetail or grouse. I am thinking of using my roof rack and getting one of those giant torpedo-looking deals for that.

Still be cheaper than truck gas at 15-16 mpg. The Soob is getting 28 city...

[jeffstally]

Originally Posted by birdshooter

But the bigger question is how do you fit all your gear (kennels, coolers etc.) into a Subaru?

You can't. My wife has a Forester. It really does work well for day trips with 2 guys, but my dog box takes up the whole back. I don't think you could take a weekend trip-for sure not a week long trip. I have a Suburban for extended trips, but there is a heck of a difference in mileage obviously.

Gas was $3.39 here today.