What is your favorite mode of transportation?

[KenWhiskey]

Hey gang,

I'll start with mine. My favorite mode of transportation is my 2012 FIAT Abarth

Pros
1. 28-34 miles a gallonMy pocket rocket!
2. Small mouse-sized car. Squeak squeak!
3. Large trunk if you fold down the rear seats.

Cons
1. Lower visibility in the blind spots
2. Bigger cars/trucks/delivery vans may not see you.
3. Only in 5-speed standard transmission.

OK, gang. Your turn!

[CassyL · Accepted solution]

Love this thread @KenWhiskey! I'm not really a car person, but I just picked up my VERY FIRST car, which is super exciting for me. As a city dweller my whole life, it hasn't really been a problem to travel by public train or transit, but now that remote work has made it easier for travel, I've been keen on getting a reliable car that allows me to venture outside. My new car is a Subaru Crosstrek Sport, which has higher ground clearance, and sport mode lets me get off road a little more comfortably (although...not that I'm really taking it anywhere too crazy haha). 

Pros: 
1. WAY better gas mileage than my partners vehicle (29 vs 17mpg lol) 
2. Higher ground clearance 
3. Weathertech mats because snow/dirt/mud is a pain 

Not my picture, but I imagine my spring/fall to (hopefully!) look like this 😄

Cons:
1. Not a lot of bells and whistles, which is fine. 
2. Newer model cars have a lot more security sensors, but its weird to have your wheel bump back into lane for you. 

Thanks for sharing yours, Ken! 
-Cassy

[Gabriele · Accepted solution]

As an Italian, it's nice to see some Fiat love (especially the Abarth 🙂 ).
Personally, I'm a biiiiig train fan, so if I could use that to get anywhere, I would. But as that is not always possible, I also have a 1999 Saab 9-3 I use to get around.

[Chloe · Accepted solution]

Great topic @KenWhiskey! While I used to love biking, I am now a mom of 2 toddlers and so moving around with a car is much easier especially when it's freezing in winter time! We shifted to electric cars a few years ago and never looked back! 😄

[Jess · Accepted solution]

My favorite mode of transportation is by plane, boat, or foot. If I had to choose one of the three, I would go the green route 👣 . It's rejuvenating to step outside, listen to some good sounds, and walk to the tune of your own beat.🚶‍♀️🎶

[Gabriele · Accepted solution]

Good question... Mine is automatic. Not my first choice, but it is what it is, and it actually performs quite better than I would have expected, coming from manual.

[KenWhiskey · Accepted solution]

That's great. The manuals used the same gearbox from Subaru or Fuji Heavy Industries.

The reverse gear is crunchy. With automatic, you avoid all of that.

[CassyL · Accepted solution]

Love this thread @KenWhiskey! I'm not really a car person, but I just picked up my VERY FIRST car, which is super exciting for me. As a city dweller my whole life, it hasn't really been a problem to travel by public train or transit, but now that remote work has made it easier for travel, I've been keen on getting a reliable car that allows me to venture outside. My new car is a Subaru Crosstrek Sport, which has higher ground clearance, and sport mode lets me get off road a little more comfortably (although...not that I'm really taking it anywhere too crazy haha). 

Pros: 
1. WAY better gas mileage than my partners vehicle (29 vs 17mpg lol) 
2. Higher ground clearance 
3. Weathertech mats because snow/dirt/mud is a pain 

Not my picture, but I imagine my spring/fall to (hopefully!) look like this 😄

Cons:
1. Not a lot of bells and whistles, which is fine. 
2. Newer model cars have a lot more security sensors, but its weird to have your wheel bump back into lane for you. 

Thanks for sharing yours, Ken! 
-Cassy

[Jess · Accepted solution]

My favorite mode of transportation is by plane, boat, or foot. If I had to choose one of the three, I would go the green route 👣 . It's rejuvenating to step outside, listen to some good sounds, and walk to the tune of your own beat.🚶‍♀️🎶

[KenWhiskey]

I wish I could fly sometimes.

[KenWhiskey]

I see that you have the Subaru Crosstrek. It is a fabulous car with a great value-to-dollar ratio. It also retains its value relatively well.

It is also AWD which can kombat muddy and wet weather. I see it is a 4-cylinder so it will give you the benefits of gas-saving and the higher ground clearance allows you to attack the world like an SUV.

The weather mats alone are 150-200 dollars which are a great addition to future adventures.

More bells and whistles mean more repair costs. This is not a CON.

More security sensors and technology means more repairs. This is also not a CON.

I used to work at Volkswagen. The latest, basic VW Jetta has over 40 computers which is more of an appliance than a car.

"Ka-chow!" -Lightning McQueen

[Gabriele · Accepted solution]

As an Italian, it's nice to see some Fiat love (especially the Abarth 🙂 ).
Personally, I'm a biiiiig train fan, so if I could use that to get anywhere, I would. But as that is not always possible, I also have a 1999 Saab 9-3 I use to get around.

[KenWhiskey]

OMG. Saab 9-3 AERO! Do they offer standard transmission in Europe?

I love the Saab 9-2x which is just a Saaburu! Lol.

[Gabriele · Accepted solution]

Good question... Mine is automatic. Not my first choice, but it is what it is, and it actually performs quite better than I would have expected, coming from manual.

[KenWhiskey · Accepted solution]

That's great. The manuals used the same gearbox from Subaru or Fuji Heavy Industries.

The reverse gear is crunchy. With automatic, you avoid all of that.

[CassyL · Accepted solution]

Coming to you with all my future car questions, Ken! 😂 We love an in-house expert lol 

[KenWhiskey]

Yes, please send all your handsome and beautiful car questions over. We can create community, camaraderie, and great friendships on the way.

[Chloe · Accepted solution]

Great topic @KenWhiskey! While I used to love biking, I am now a mom of 2 toddlers and so moving around with a car is much easier especially when it's freezing in winter time! We shifted to electric cars a few years ago and never looked back! 😄