Bought my 05 Acura TL 6speed in the spring time here in Dallas, TX. I didn't realize how crappy the roads were around here and was thinking about picking up something else to beat around in. Anybody have recommendations to consider, something at least mid to high 20's MPG, and sporty as I drive hard, and isn't going have it @$$ beat up by these roads and curbs like my TL does. Not sure how WRX or EVO actually handles nasty roads I hear people say rally but that might be a little different than the pot holes and parts of the road that has actually hit the cross members under my TL. Another option I was possibly considering was a RAV4 with a 3SGTE engine swap.

 

Old beat up Yukon with its pushrods/thread.

 

I was thinking something reliable and again half decent on gas.

 

Im assuming you mean the fast versions of both the WRX (STI) and Lancer (Evo) which im pretty sure are about 1000000000x stiffer than your TL...so, they could handle it, but your back not so much.

Driving hard and 20mpg in city traffic in an SUV doesn't exist.

Get an old 4runner and learn to drive...soft.

 

 

A WRX or EVO isn't going to be good on gas. The other, non-turbo Subarus should fit, though, particularly the Outback.

I have yet to own a Subaru, but I do have to deal with rough roads regularly, including a hole-strewn dirt road, and have had older Hondas, Toyotas and Nissans hold up fairly well. It's not a magical formula or secret, and I do replace suspension parts more than most people.

While I thought some older, RWD GM, Fords and Chryslers would do well given their solid suspensions, the cars tended to rattle apart. All three manufacturers have come a long way since my experience with them, however.

So, in general, I think an Outback, compact pickup or older, well-maintained Honda or Toyota will work.

 

What part of Dallas are you in? I have never encountered such shitty roads that would make me need a beater lol..

 

+1 all the roads in Dallas I've driven on are pretty nice.... Are you downtown or are you out a ways?

 

Not going to read, but from the title I'd say get a Range Rover.

 

4runner?

 

http://youtu.be/PRRVeREmeII

 

An older Subaru would be good for the beating up, but not great on gas.

Maybe a first year Nissan Xterra?

 

 

I'm pretty low and in the Dallas area and I really don't have problems either, but I just bought a 2000 dollar 99 Tahoe from craigslist, there's a suggestion. I think the roads around here are pretty good compared to most of the other places I've gone, try driving a little slower, then potholes are more manageable.

 

Any Subaru beats the gas mileage of the Xterra.

I have to recommend the Subaru Forester or Outback. Preferably XT versions. Very comfortable off road. I love taking my Forester off road and can't wait for this winter

 

Why are you running over curbs in a TL? Almost no car will fare well doing that.


Toyota truck FTW. 4Runner will do, but your mpgs will suck. An old Tacoma would be my other suggestion.