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windgrrl
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Update
We got the 4x4 (2004 F-150 Lariat + bells + whistles) and with the winter we are having in Alberta this year understand what it's all about. Can be
those electrical contraptions like heated seats, either! Heck of a deal, low kms. Gettin' the list down for semi-retirement!
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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Capt. George
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4X4
don't even consider 2X2 in Baja
I have a 1999 F-250 Super Duty Lariat w/ 37,000 miles. totally mint.
selling it no 4 X 4 no good for me............capt george
\"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men\" Plato
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Capt. George
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forgot, it even has the 7.3 diesel no more of these engines to be had.
even though no 4 X 4!
\"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men\" Plato
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oxxo
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In terms of driving on Baja backroads, does AWD (all wheel drive) have any utility? I guess I am asking does AWD come close to matching 4WD off road
performance?
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David K
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4WD has LOW RANGE and that permits steep hill climbing and descending safe and SLOW.
2WD vehicles attempting roads they shouldn't cause damage to the roadbed by spinning their tires when they lose traction.
AWD is fine on non-difficult dirt roads or sand... But, they generally do not have the ground clearance or body clearance to tackle rocky roads. They
don't have the two speed transfer case for the low range crawling gears needed for steep, bad roads.
Where you need 4WD with low range (going to Mision Santa Maria)...
[Edited on 12-10-2006 by David K]
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TMW
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AWD controls the power to the wheels thru clutches and brake bands. They are not considered a good off road vehicle. Best for use in snow while
moving. GM has an auto 4x4 position on their 4x4 trucks and SUVs that works the same way. It is not a good system to start off in when a vehicle has
been setting in the snow and ice. I thought something was wrong with my company Tahoe when no wheel would turn. I finally switched to 4x4 low to get
going.
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BajaWarrior
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Get the gas motor, you'll never have a problem getting fuel. Plus, the same vehicle in a diesel versus gas is a lot more expensive. The money you save
will go to the extra $ for fuel.
I know, I know, everyone says you can drive a diesel for over 300,000 miles. Who wants to drive a vehicle for over 300,000 miles? Everything else will
fall apart in that time!
I'm just saying I have always owned a gas motor in Crew Cabs with big blocks and never had a motor related problem. Drive a vehicle for 150,000 miles
and get a new one that was as dependable as the last. You can kiss your mechanic goodbye.
Wait, whats that? Uh oh, here comes the diesel guys in defense!!
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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bajalou
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If you're mostly in Baja, the diesel is much cheaper than gasoline here.
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?\"
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pappy
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bio-diesel....worse case scenario you can run it on veggie oil from local taco stand...
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TMW
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Ever since the gas prices shot up diesel in CA has been equal to or higher than premium gas. Around here it's at least 10 cents higher.
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Cypress
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4x4 with some real good tires.  Just took me two hours to get out of the
driveway with the aid of a winch. Would go to tracked vehicles if possible,
but they're a little too slow for I-5. 
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