Jeep vs. Yaris to VA

[YarisOwnersDad]

I plan to got see my sister in VA, and the round trip should be about 1500 miles. I want to take my dog with me, so I thought about taking my Jeep Wrangler, since it already has dog hair on the seats and dog slobber on the windshield and passenger window. Hank, my dog, has never been in my Yaris.

So, the Old Tomster did a little math, and he was SHOCKED at the results.

If I drive my Jeep, I should get about 15 MPG, which would mean that I would burn 100 gallons of gas at let's say an average price of $2.55 per gallon. (That's a little more than what gas is selling for around here, but we are usually a little below the national average.) So, I would spend $255.00 for gas.

Now, if I drive the Yaris, I should get 40 MPG, which would mean that I would use 37.5 gallons of gas. That would mean spending $95.63 for gas.

BIG DIFFERENCE! I can't believe that it would cost me about $160 more to drive my Jeep!

I guess it will be the Yaris, and I will just have to put some old sheets over the seats and be prepared to clean some dog slobber off some windows.

Tom

[KCALB SIRAY]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

I plan to got see my sister in VA, and the round trip should be about 1500 miles. I want to take my dog with me, so I thought about taking my Jeep Wrangler, since it already has dog hair on the seats and dog slobber on the windshield and passenger window. Hank, my dog, has never been in my Yaris.

So, the Old Tomster did a little math, and he was SHOCKED at the results.

If I drive my Jeep, I should get about 15 MPG, which would mean that I would burn 100 gallons of gas at let's say an average price of $2.55 per gallon. (That's a little more than what gas is selling for around here, but we are usually a little below the national average.) So, I would spend $255.00 for gas.

Now, if I drive the Yaris, I should get 40 MPG, which would mean that I would use 37.5 gallons of gas. That would mean spending $95.63 for gas.

BIG DIFFERENCE! I can't believe that it would cost me about $160 more to drive my Jeep!

I guess it will be the Yaris, and I will just have to put some old sheets over the seats and be prepared to clean some dog slobber off some windows.

Tom

have a fun trip. I would have still taken the Jeep (but thats just because I'm a TJ guy lol) if your up in Northern Virginia drop me a message and swing by

[Altitude]

My last road trip in the Wrangler netted me 13mpg and I would stop about 5 or six times a day to refuel. The same trip in my Yaris averaged 35MPG and I filled up twice per day with gas still left over.

These trips (1700 miles) are done during the warm months and while the gas savings on the Yaris made the trip less expensive, I found the Jeep a much better ride (with the top down) and I didn't feel like I had been driving all day at the end of the day.

I decided that despite the monetary savings that I'll probably take my Jeep on the next trip as it's just that much more enjoyable on such a long haul.

[darthbauer]

Also a TJ guy and I would also take the Jeep.

[DevilGirl]

I'd take the Wrangler just because it's a Wrangler. Then again, that's been the one vehicle that I've wanted to own since getting my license, but just can't seem to get one, though I have driven one a few times.

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by darthbauer

Also a TJ guy and I would also take the Jeep.

Didn't you roll yours sometime last year or am I thinking of someone else?

[darthbauer]

Originally Posted by Altitude

Didn't you roll yours sometime last year or am I thinking of someone else?

Yeah that was me.

Good times.

[TinyGiant]

i sold my jeep grand cherokee limited to get my yaris :)

the thing was loaded with every feature offered.. i still sold it and bought the yaris

its saved me a bundle of cash

[YarisOwnersDad]

Hey, I didn't know we had so many Jeepers in here! Cool!

I have a white 2001 Wrangler Sport with the 4.0 L inline six and a five speed tranny. She's locked front and back and has an Old Man Emu 2" lift (which gave me about 3" of lift) with 31" BFG Mud Terrrains. I have a Warn 9.5 Ti winch on her.

She has been beaten to pieces on the trails at Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Area in Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area.

This is the craziest thing I have ever done with her.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJVgrqsDYLE

Tom

[KCALB SIRAY]

I recently sold mine. 97 TJ with 33 Swampers, Ox front and rear Dana 44's, Avenger SC. I miss my Baby =(

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

have a fun trip. I would have still taken the Jeep (but thats just because I'm a TJ guy lol) if your up in Northern Virginia drop me a message and swing by

Thanks for the invitation, but I won't be in northern VA.

My sis lives in Wicomico Church, over east of Richmond, so I will be on I-64 across WV and all the way across VA to the other side of Richmond.

I hope I catch the leaves at their peak color as I cross those WV mountains.

Tom

[KCALB SIRAY]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

Thanks for the invitation, but I won't be in northern VA.

My sis lives in Wicomico Church, over east of Richmond, so I will be on I-64 across WV and all the way across VA to the other side of Richmond.

I hope I catch the leaves at their peak color as I cross those WV mountains.

Tom

you will. I was up in Martinsville WV on the weekend and they are perfect right now in the mountains. This weekend I'm headed up to Skyline Drive to catch the rest of the leaves turning and do a little hiking on the trails. have a safe trip

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

you will. I was up in Martinsville WV on the weekend and they are perfect right now in the mountains. This weekend I'm headed up to Skyline Drive to catch the rest of the leaves turning and do a little hiking on the trails. have a safe trip

SUPER!

Hey, one of these days, you and I are gonna have to hook up. I enjoy taking short hikes (too old and fat to walk too far) and taking pictures.

Tom

[KCALB SIRAY]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

SUPER!

Hey, one of these days, you and I are gonna have to hook up. I enjoy taking short hikes (too old and fat to walk too far) and taking pictures.

Tom

thats why I take the short 1 to 3 mile trails on the Appalachian Trail. Let me know, I'm only 2 hours from Richmond and then its a short drive to shenandoah national park and the trails.

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

thats why I take the short 1 to 3 mile trails on the Appalachian Trail. Let me know, I'm only 2 hours from Richmond and then its a short drive to shenandoah national park and the trails.

sent you a private message

[jambo101]

Did you ask if the dog was actually welcome?My brother just drove a similar length trip with his two Pitbulls and on his return said the inlaws werent to happy to be hosting the two dogs for a week,he also found out some dogs can get car sick.I'm not a dog person so its easy for me to say leave it at home or in the kennel and take the Yaris..

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by jambo101

Did you ask if the dog was actually welcome?My brother just drove a similar length trip with his two Pitbulls and on his return said the inlaws werent to happy to be hosting the two dogs for a week,he also found out some dogs can get car sick.I'm not a dog person so its easy for me to say leave it at home or in the kennel and take the Yaris..

My sis is a "dog person" and has three of them that she allows to stay in the house. My dog and the two that she had three years ago when I went to see her got along fine. I hope the third dog and my dog will get along equally as well as he and the other two did.

You are right, though; dog owners should be sure that their dogs are welcome when they take them to visit other folks.

Tom

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

I plan to got see my sister in VA, and the round trip should be about 1500 miles. I want to take my dog with me, so I thought about taking my Jeep Wrangler, since it already has dog hair on the seats and dog slobber on the windshield and passenger window. Hank, my dog, has never been in my Yaris.

So, the Old Tomster did a little math, and he was SHOCKED at the results.

If I drive my Jeep, I should get about 15 MPG, which would mean that I would burn 100 gallons of gas at let's say an average price of $2.55 per gallon. (That's a little more than what gas is selling for around here, but we are usually a little below the national average.) So, I would spend $255.00 for gas.

Now, if I drive the Yaris, I should get 40 MPG, which would mean that I would use 37.5 gallons of gas. That would mean spending $95.63 for gas.

BIG DIFFERENCE! I can't believe that it would cost me about $160 more to drive my Jeep!

I guess it will be the Yaris, and I will just have to put some old sheets over the seats and be prepared to clean some dog slobber off some windows.

Tom

Old bed sheets do wonders... The Fiancee has a husky with a thyroid problem (means it sheds even more than normal). Dog takes trips in the yaris prolly once every 10days. Just pull the sheet out, close the doors, and shake the sheet out. If you start with a static charged sheet too... that may work even better (tho you wouldn't be able to shake the hair out afterward...would have to wash & dry).