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12-08-2016, 10:20 PM
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Best bike vehicle??? (truck? wagon? Town Car?)
So I may be looking at another car soon and I'd like to keep "bike" in mind. This will actually dual purpose as a daughter's driver and extra car for the family.
If not for the bike, I'd probably buy a Civic/Corolla. But I have to remove both wheels to get my bike in my Camry's trunk. So maybe a wagon is better? Outback? Family Truckster? Just stick with a pickup truck? (I already have one with fork mounts) What say ye? 
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12-09-2016, 05:04 AM
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Traded in my hatchback for a Tacoma and bought a cap. The hatchback was good for transporting bikes, but the truck is definitely better. My wife still has her Impreza hatchback which can fit 2 bikes inside comfortably, but my truck can fit 4 or possibly 5 without getting overly creative
 I have also recently test drove both the Outback and Forester models from Subaru and they have plenty of room inside to pack a couple of bikes. The Outback has a longer wheelbase and wider stance making it feel more stable and solid going down the road. The Forester had more head room and drove more like the impreza. Last edited by Hilltopperny; 12-09-2016 at 05:14 AM.
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12-09-2016, 05:14 AM
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I don't know how big your family is, and I'm pretty sure you don't want to hear this, but our Toyota minivan handles bike hauling duties better than any other vehicle we've had.
And that includes our double and triple tandems.
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#5
12-09-2016, 05:28 AM
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My company car is a Ford Transit Connect Wagon. Its the 7 passenger. I can lay down the seats and fit several bikes upright. Maybe even with both wheels on but my rack mounts to the fork. I use a Steepgrade rack inside. Works like a champion.
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#6
12-09-2016, 06:41 AM
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#7
12-09-2016, 07:06 AM
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honda fit....
 
Last edited by dancinkozmo; 12-09-2016 at 07:09 AM.
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12-09-2016, 07:07 AM
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We have a Honda Pilot that hauls quit a bit inside, but uses more gas than the options you listed.
That said, when I was shopping for cars, before buying the pilot, I -loved- the outback. Test drove it in the winter and they are supreme in snowy/icy conditions. I ended up with the pilot as I wanted a bit more room inside for family trips. But when the time comes for the next car, outback will be very high on the list.
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#9
12-09-2016, 08:39 AM
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I have a hitch rack for it but have been meaning to take it off, since often enough we just chuck our bikes in the back. Last edited by nooneline; 12-09-2016 at 08:42 AM.
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12-09-2016, 08:56 AM
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I currently have a 2004 WRX, I love the car and it's fun as hell, but it's a bit difficult to use for bike life. I have a roof rack which is helpful to carry bikes around, but changing, carrying a bunch of gear, etc... isn't super easy in it. Not to mention having to pay for premium while commuting ~100mi a day and then driving all over to rides/races.
I'm actually looking into buying a Honda Element. Their mpg is a bit less, but it seems to be balanced out by being able to run standard fuel. I like that you can fit an entire bike in the car without disassembly as well, and that I can use it as a place for camping when traveling out to races; saving money by not needing hotels.
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#11
12-09-2016, 08:58 AM
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I have a Tacoma double-cab shortbed. It's good for cycling, but I wish I had a full bed.
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#12
12-09-2016, 09:10 AM
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We bought our Chrysler Town and Country van because it's so versatile when hauling stuff. The middle and rear seats fold flat into the floor easily making it a snap to configure the interior for various jobs. Example, it can carry 3 bikes, 3 riders and all their gear on the inside. I average about 23~24mpg overall and nearly 30 when cruising the hiway.
The Town and Country is extremely safe. One saved my life two years ago when I was involved in a head-on collision here in Mexico that destroyed both cars. I walked away while the other driver spent 6 weeks in the hospital. The first thing I did when I returned to the States was buy another Town and Country. The other car:
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12-09-2016, 09:27 AM
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My Forester is as small as I go. Anything less is too small for a bike and luggage for long hauls, and I don't carry the bike on top for extended periods due to weather and security. Nice to have a rolling locked compartment for my stuff as I travel that makes a ton of noise if somebody tries to get in and take my stuff.
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