Ken Cooke
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H2 video that just hurt my feelings
http://customers.holdenmss.com/webfiles/images/H2TributeForu...
I still wouldn't be caught in one of these on the Pole Line Rd. due to large dimensions of the H2. They can keep their mall crawler!
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TMW
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They do look big. The H3 is smaller in size and in dollars.
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Bruce R Leech
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the H6 will fit in your pocket
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Tomas Tierra
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I think you could do well offering a service of bush scratching peoples hummers for them. You know to make it look cool going down the freeway.
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Bruce R Leech
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notice they did not put it up against the jeep hurricane.
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Ken Cooke
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I saw the H3 for the 1st time this week, and that little thing made me laugh! What a joke!
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Neal Johns
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Not as hard as I laugh at Jeeps!
Hi Ken
I would rather push a Toyota than ride in a Jeep!
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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Barry A.
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Neal------
Do you have any opinions on the 2005 Toyota Four-runner? Any good for serious Baja back-roading?
Is it better than my 1989 Izusu Trooper, you think?
Barry
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Ken Cooke
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If the '05 4 Runner has a rear locking differential and LT265 tires, I am sure it would do great in the Baja backcountry. It looks as if it has the
clearance, and I am sure it is a quality SUV that won't leave you stranded...
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TMW
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The 05 4 Runner comes with the 4.7 V8 as an option and a 5 speed auto or 6 speed manual. is 4 inches wider and the 4x4 version comes with the LT265
size tires.
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Neal Johns
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Barry, I have no experence with the 05 4Runner, but it should be OK with what I know about the suspension.
The Trooper and 4Runner both need lockers in the rear (available, for both), and both have good ground clearance, so are fine.
My motto:
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Barry A.
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Thanks, Neal-----
I will give the 4-runner a closer look, but I am not selling my Trooper, even tho it does not have a "locker" (wish it did).
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Ken Cooke
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The Tacoma pictured had a wonderful time running the backcountry trails in Baja. With a moderate suspension lift and some beefy BFG tires, this
locked TRD Tacoma when wherever Mike pointed it.
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eetdrt88
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i have a jeep cherokee 1995...
| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
Not as hard as I laugh at Jeeps!
Hi Ken
I would rather push a Toyota than ride in a Jeep! |
and love it as it is very reliable....so tell me what
you dont like about jeeps???
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TMW
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I was on the Pole Line trip with Ken in April and I don't think the Cherokee had any problems. I believe it was the CJ series that requires an after
market oil pan shield and gas tank shield. A lift wouldn't hurt either. Ken had a good setup. A Toyota 4x4 comes stock ready for off road adventures.
JMHO.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
A Toyota 4x4 comes stock ready for off road adventures. JMHO. |
Those Toyotas are comfortable as well as capable. Reliability can also be a good thing in Baja!
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bajalou
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Ken, Are you getting ready to make the change??
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Neal Johns
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| Quote: | | ..so tell me what you dont like about jeeps??? |
eetdrt - just teasing friend Ken.
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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MH_Stevens
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The 4-runner is a good wagon. Look at the much better (in a different class) Land Cruiser. I took my 97 (last year of the 80 series) to Baja last
weekend. It will go anywhere and is a true luxury car as well. Central lockers are standard. With gas up, this being an uneconomical old-world engine
prices for the Land Cruiser are really good right now. Example, my wagon new would be $65,000 but with 100K miles $13,000. The engines are rated for
300,000 miles between rebuilds which can be done three times.
Cheers,
Mike Stevens
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