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Juan del Rio
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What's your Baja Drive???
I noticed that a few folks here really like their Suzuki Samarai as a great vehicle to keep in Baja. I know in San Juanico, they seem to be one of the
vehicles of choice. I have one and think it is one of the best cars I have ever had for Baja. Just juandering what everyone else uses while they are
in their own little piece of paradise? Photos would be great!!!!
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TMW
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Location: Bakersfield, CA
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I have a 93 Toyota 4x4 PU and a 2004 GMC Z71.The Toyota for the really tight nasty stuff and the GMC for a little more comfort and space.
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bajajudy
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Location: San Jose del Cabo,BCS
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Lucita Burrita
Juan....just remembered. This was taken just south of you!
[Edited on 11-4-2005 by bajajudy]
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bajajudy
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Big Bad Ford
Great camper and bookmobile. This was taken just south of La Perla near Requeson.
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David K
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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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Juan, I dig that Suzuki Woody with the palapa roof!
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bajalou
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Location: South of the broder
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My wife's
Here is my wife's BajaBug
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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turtleandtoad
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Posts: 730
Registered: 1-20-2005
Location: Wherever I park. See sig for current location.
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Mood: Good if fishing
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I'm looking for a new (used) toad for Baja, and like the Samarai because of it's size and weight. But I seem to remember something about a Suzuki
that had a tipping problem because it was top-heavy. Was that the Samarai?
Mike & Robin; Full-Time RV\'ers
37\' Georgetown w/3 slides & 275 Watts of Solar Power
06 Taco TRD
www.turtleandtoad.com
I am here
To paraphrase Frank Lloyd Wright; I\'m all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let\'s start with keyboards. --
Mike Dean |
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bajalou
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And mine -
Till this season at least---
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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David K
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Posts: 64490
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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Avoid 90? turns at 80 mph!
60 minutes killed the Jeep CJ-5 by doing what you are not supposed to do with an SUV... after 27 years of CJ-5 sales!
The Samuri is a dwarf CJ-5...
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Juan del Rio
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Baja Mamma
I should have added that most of us also have names for our beloved Baja drives. I have found that the vehicles are as unique as the people who own
them and the stories these vehicles could tell would be a good read! They just put a smile on your face! Here Mike and Erin from San Juanico take
"Baja Mamma" out on a date to that secret surf spot everyone in town knows about. The old girl has been cruising the peninsula for over nineteen years
and just keeps going!
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bajaden
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Location: Ensenada
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A Ford exploder is my weapon of choice. Lousy tranny, but great engine. My next buy will be a toyota pick-up. 4wd of course. Went 300 thousand on the
last one. Couldn't break the damm thing.
At a feast of egos, everyone leave\'s hungry...
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turtleandtoad
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Posts: 730
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Location: Wherever I park. See sig for current location.
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I'm more interested in how it would handle crossing a steep hill, perpendicular to the slope, with a 45 lb load strapped to the top.
I'd hate to roll it to find out how much angle it can handle.
Mike & Robin; Full-Time RV\'ers
37\' Georgetown w/3 slides & 275 Watts of Solar Power
06 Taco TRD
www.turtleandtoad.com
I am here
To paraphrase Frank Lloyd Wright; I\'m all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let\'s start with keyboards. --
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MrBillM
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Registered: 8-20-2003
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Tipsy Too.
Read the actual stats sometime on the Samurai. The following conditions existed in roughly half of the rollovers: Alcohol, Night or poor road
conditions and ages of 18-25.
Both the Jeep and the Suzuki had nearly identical rollover characteristics. The Samurai was vulnerable to the Trial Lawyer Rat-Bastards because
Suzuki's marketing was as a highway vehicle and focused on younger drivers.
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Debra
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My uncle flipped his Samari, no alcohol, speeding or being young involved, but, that was years and years ago. I think his was a early 80's rig, they
had to have dealt with the roll over problem by now?
My Baja rig is a 4Runner and since I got all the problems fixed (2 engine rebuilds, new tranny, wiring problem, back window computer (that alone cost
me $615, $450 for the plug in part and $165 to plug it in, geeze I hate car mechanic's! It now runs like a dream and I comfortable for the long drive
south. I love that rig!
I don't know how to post pics. but, maybe DK will do that for me, he has pics. from one of our trips.
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Bob and Susan
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You can buy these ALL DAY in California for $1500
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MrBillM
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Rollover
I believe that The First Samurais officially imported into the U.S. were 1986 models in 1985. I also believe the final importation year was 1995.
There were NO changes made to the suspension, etc as a result of the numerous lawsuits.
The Samurai continued (possibly to this day) to be exported throughout the world, except the U.S., under different labels and the only significant
change was the changeover from a solid Front Axle to Independent Front Suspension.
I've also known people who have rolled over vehicles when they didn't fall into any of those categories listed. They simply SCREWED UP.
The newer of my two Samurais is also the most dangerous thanks to an aftermarket auto-locking rear end. Great in the soft, but a treacherous BEAST at
high speed turns on the pavement. I learned VERY quickly how fast I could go around a curve.
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Juan del Rio
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Baja Ferrari
Top heavy with fun! Our Suzuki Samurai (Baja Ferrari) is great...I can take this little thing anywhere and have helped pull some of the big boys out
of a tight spot with it. Like the other posts have said, these things got a bad rap...but that's ok, 'cause anyone that has one, most likely got them
pretty cheap. The only real issue I have had is that the rust comes no matter how hard you try to keep the salt elements away. I think this thing is
perfect for Baja! I have a 1987 Hardtop JX model with A/C and wetsuit seatcovers on the inside.
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MH_Stevens
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Registered: 5-17-2005
Location: Aguanga, Alta California
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Does anyone else drive a Land Cruiser?
[Edited on 11-4-2005 by MH_Stevens]
Cheers,
Mike Stevens
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Phil S
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Registered: 10-28-2003
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Mood: After 34 years. Still in love w/ my wife
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If I could find one in my budget, it would be a VW Thing!!!!!! Take the top off & haul a refrigerator or propane bottles. Or load up with
Pacifico's. Hauls five (maybe tight). Good traction. Lots of mechanical parts available. Missed buying one in Tripui about seven years ago. Didnt
have the cash with me.
So I'm making do with a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel pickup, 4X4. Love the diesel prices down here compared to the regular prices. U2U me if you know of a
74/75 Thing!!!! Phil S currently in Oregon & anxious to "hit the road"!!!!!!!
[Edited on 11-4-2005 by Phil S]
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bajalou
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If you fine the "Thing", remember it has quite a few parts unique to it and not interchangable with other VW's. Some of these are pretty pricy.
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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