02-27-2015, 05:01 AM
Aloha MJ,
A 4x4 is not neccessary 99% of the time even in Hawaiian Acres, but it is nice for exploring some really beautiful places on this island. You need a true 4x4 (not AWD) to access the top of Mauna Kea or to drive to the bottom of Waipio Valley or even some beaches north of Kona or possibly the green sand beach at South Point.
Another thing to consider is Puna is home to Big Island Biodiesel which produces the highest quality Biodiesel in the US at their plant in Shipman Business Park. They recycle used cooking oil and even crush surplus mac nuts into a locally produced fuel cheaper and higher quality than petro diesel, it's better for the diesel engine, cleaner for our air and it creates jobs right here in Puna.
A 4x4 is not neccessary 99% of the time even in Hawaiian Acres, but it is nice for exploring some really beautiful places on this island. You need a true 4x4 (not AWD) to access the top of Mauna Kea or to drive to the bottom of Waipio Valley or even some beaches north of Kona or possibly the green sand beach at South Point.
Another thing to consider is Puna is home to Big Island Biodiesel which produces the highest quality Biodiesel in the US at their plant in Shipman Business Park. They recycle used cooking oil and even crush surplus mac nuts into a locally produced fuel cheaper and higher quality than petro diesel, it's better for the diesel engine, cleaner for our air and it creates jobs right here in Puna.