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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #30 on: January 25, 2010, 12:51:02 AM »
I believe I'd go back to my original vehicle hobby...
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #31 on: January 25, 2010, 10:33:37 AM »
Quote from: Mozman68 on January 20, 2010, 06:49:36 PM
I love the Yota's....but I just can't seem to get away from the D90 or D110....I know they are super expensive and no parts are available and.....but I still want to get one and wheel the crap out of it because I've never seen anyone else do it over here...
there are plenty of parts for them, you'll just end up paying more because of the import tax. ive wheeled in a d90 and it's pretty amazing what even a stock one with a nice set of meats will crawl through. I agree with you, that would be my choice if i couldnt have my jeep.
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #32 on: February 13, 2010, 05:14:39 PM »
How about something like this?  Saw it today here in Costa Rica (I remember being asked about some pics of the built up defenders)?  Jeffy, here's also a nice idea for an expedition vehicle...

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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #33 on: February 13, 2010, 08:36:31 PM »
I like the D110's but they are rare in NA.  Only 512 were ever imported to the US and that was for only one year, 1993.    I've seen a few and think they're awesome.  Although I like the exo-cage they usually have.  Not sure I like those extended fenders but I'm sure he's got to run them with those wide tires.  Those limb savers are huge though.

I'm still partial to a FJ60 or FJ80.  The 80's would be like a luxury vehicle in comparison to the Jeep.
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #34 on: February 13, 2010, 11:09:31 PM »
I've been looking at a lot of mogs recently.  Merc 404S Hardtop Radio Truck.

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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #35 on: February 13, 2010, 11:24:55 PM »
Quote from: Jeffy on February 13, 2010, 11:09:31 PM
I've been looking at a lot of mogs recently.  Merc 404S Hardtop Radio Truck.


that would be something - no need for a tent, but most likely lots of $$$
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #36 on: February 13, 2010, 11:44:41 PM »
Quote from: sharpxmen on February 13, 2010, 11:24:55 PM
that would be something - no need for a tent, but most likely lots of $$$
Unimog 404s's are some of the cheapest Unimogs to get into.  Think about it this way though.  Once you have one, other then tires you won't have to upgrade much else.  I've seen 416 Doka's for under $15K.  You can get a 404 convertible for less then $10K.  A hardtop, radio truck would be a bit more and maybe a bit harder to find but not as hard as one might think since 404's are very common.
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #37 on: February 14, 2010, 12:19:16 AM »
Looks like it's one that was at one time owned by the Dutch air force, my brother used to tool around in one of those
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #38 on: February 14, 2010, 12:23:40 AM »
betya' they're diesel too - one of those would be wicked but one might run into some issues with the city bylaws (we just saw that a little while ago, what a bummer that was).

EDIT: are they common in the US or you'd need to get one over from Europe?
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #39 on: February 14, 2010, 12:29:17 AM »
Quote from: sharpxmen on February 14, 2010, 12:23:40 AM
betya' they're diesel too - one of those would be wicked but one might run into some issues with the city bylaws (we just saw that a little while ago, what a bummer that was).

EDIT: are they common in the US or you'd need to get one over from Europe?
404's are 2.6-2.8L Merc. petrol engines.  They are imported into the US fairly regularly.  They aren't as hard to find compared to the 416's.

I think most are Ex-Swiss but you can find Ex-Dutch as well.  The 404's are all Ex-Military.

That reminds me there is a guy near me who has a 6x6 Pintz.  Not my favorite though.  I like the Volvo C303 and the Unimog more then the Pintz.
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #40 on: February 14, 2010, 02:17:41 PM »
Here's another pic of the same mog.

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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #41 on: February 15, 2010, 08:36:10 AM »
Quote from: Jeffy on February 13, 2010, 11:44:41 PM
Unimog 404s's are some of the cheapest Unimogs to get into.  Think about it this way though.  Once you have one, other then tires you won't have to upgrade much else.  I've seen 416 Doka's for under $15K.  You can get a 404 convertible for less then $10K.  A hardtop, radio truck would be a bit more and maybe a bit harder to find but not as hard as one might think since 404's are very common.

I've seen them for sale here in Mexico ranging between 5000 and 18000 USD.  Not bad actually. 

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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #42 on: February 15, 2010, 10:00:39 AM »
Wow... the idea that I could get such a beefy offroader for less than $10k is pretty enticing. I've seen videos of the Unimog but I figured they were all over $100k.
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #43 on: February 15, 2010, 10:14:44 AM »
i wonder what's the insurance (if any different) for having one registered.
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Re: If not a Jeep, then what?
« Reply #44 on: February 15, 2010, 10:38:39 AM »
Quote from: jfrabat on February 13, 2010, 05:14:39 PM
How about something like this?  Saw it today here in Costa Rica (I remember being asked about some pics of the built up defenders)?  Jeffy, here's also a nice idea for an expedition vehicle...


i wheeled one like this on 37s in iceland. it was a 2007 or 2008 model, 4cyl diesel..pulled like a brute.
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