BajaNomad

WHAT are the "OTHER" VEHICLE BRANDs that Nomads Drive?

David K - 6-29-2009 at 09:46 PM

Taking Baja Cat's popular poll one step further... If not Ford, Toyota, Dodge, Jeep, Chevy or Nissan, what is the brand of vehicle you drive (one of the 'others')... and because there are so many vehicle brands... there will be another 'other' here!

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bajamigo - 6-29-2009 at 10:00 PM

Bentley Turbo R---great Baja car!

David K - 6-29-2009 at 10:00 PM

OH... and this is important!

In order to view the poll, you have to vote... and if you voted for one of the 6 brands in BajaCats poll, but want to see the results of this poll... just vote the bottom one "Other, other than above" and we can do a third poll to break that down!

capt. mike - 6-30-2009 at 06:14 AM

can't believe Ford is not a named catagory.

bajaguy - 6-30-2009 at 06:25 AM

2002 Mazda Tribute (SUV)....approaching the 100K mile mark and will be traded in for a Toyota Tundra and a soon to be in Baja, Baja modified 2000 Chevy Tracker as the Ensenada daily driver.

Hook - 6-30-2009 at 06:36 AM

Mike. Ford was listed in the original poll.

I'm surprised there's no Land Cruiser category of some type. Old or newer. Would be nice to see that separated out from the Toy trucks.

[Edited on 6-30-2009 by Hook]

bigboy - 6-30-2009 at 07:58 AM

I have a 1979 IH Scout II that I'm restoring. Many trips to Baja with this rig. Scouts are the original SUV.

They are built like tanks. Boxed frames, Dana Axles and transfer case, stout everything, including sheet metal. If I remember correctly, it weighs more than a full size Bronco.

The engine I have is the 345 V8. It is used in dump trucks, school buses, trash trucks, continuous duty pumps and other applications. It weighs more than the big block Ford and GM engines. One tough engine that can last longer than 300.000 miles!

capitolkat - 6-30-2009 at 08:37 AM

Not a Baja Car but I love my DTS- Cadillac

ElFaro - 6-30-2009 at 08:44 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bigboy
Scouts are the original SUV.


I beg to differ...LandCruiser had the FJ45 (1961-1970) and then the FJ55 (1971-1980). Both were wagons (SUVs). When were the 1st Scouts mfd. ?

bajalou - 6-30-2009 at 08:49 AM

Int. Scout - Wikipedia

Scouts were manufactured from 1961 to 1980 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Original SUV - 1946 Willys

k-rico - 6-30-2009 at 09:23 AM



1946WillysJeepStationWagon.jpg - 10kB

David K - 6-30-2009 at 10:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
can't believe Ford is not a named catagory.


Mike you scare me sometimes! :biggrin:

Here is what I said at the top of this thread:

"Taking Baja Cat's popular poll one step further... If not Ford, Toyota, Dodge, Jeep, Chevy or Nissan, what is the brand of vehicle you drive (one of the 'others')... and because there are so many vehicle brands... there will be another 'other' here!"

In other words, there already IS a poll that has 6 brands plus 'Other'...

Here are the results in that thread started by BAJACAT:

Nomads who have voted so far indicate they mostly drive Fords and Toyotas in Baja

Both are almost exactly tied at 28% each.... or 56% combined.

Way down at 13% is 'Other' (brands not included in the list of 6 choices, brands like Hummer, Subaru, Honda, Isuzu, Land Rover, Suzuki...)

Next at 11% is Dodge...

At 9% is Jeep...

At just 7% is Chevy...

and in last place is Nissan at 4%.

mtgoat666 - 6-30-2009 at 11:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
can't believe Ford is not a named catagory.


Mike you scare me sometimes! :biggrin:

Here is what I said at the top of this thread:

"Taking Baja Cat's popular poll one step further... If not Ford, Toyota, Dodge, Jeep, Chevy or Nissan, what is the brand of vehicle you drive (one of the 'others')... and because there are so many vehicle brands... there will be another 'other' here!"

In other words, there already IS a poll that has 6 brands plus 'Other'...

Here are the results in that thread started by BAJACAT:

Nomads who have voted so far indicate they mostly drive Fords and Toyotas in Baja

Both are almost exactly tied at 28% each.... or 56% combined.

Way down at 13% is 'Other' (brands not included in the list of 6 choices, brands like Hummer, Subaru, Honda, Isuzu, Land Rover, Suzuki...)

Next at 11% is Dodge...

At 9% is Jeep...

At just 7% is Chevy...

and in last place is Nissan at 4%.


the first and second polls are both screwy as they are incomplete (perhaps they were written by GOP pollsters)
seems like ssomeone needs to make a new correct comprehensive poll,... if anyone really cares about results.

Baja12valve - 6-30-2009 at 01:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by k-rico


I love Willys. I have a huge soft spot in my heart for them. My first car was a '51 4x4 Overland. In school my classmates called it "the heap". It broke down very often so I learned LOTS about cars. I drove it all over Baja in the '60's.

bigboy - 6-30-2009 at 03:24 PM

My mom had a 1952 Willys that she used to take me and my pals to Zuma beach in the mid 50's. I remember my dad working on it a lot but he loved it too!

That's probably why I bought my Scout II; the memories of my childhood.

bajamigo - 6-30-2009 at 04:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bigboy
My mom had a 1952 Willys that she used to take me and my pals to Zuma beach in the mid 50's. I remember my dad working on it a lot but he loved it too!

That's probably why I bought my Scout II; the memories of my childhood.


When you finish restoring the Scout, you'll no doubt want to dump the Excursion. I'll take it!

capn.sharky - 6-30-2009 at 04:46 PM

2000 nissan frontier---and I never have had a problem with it. Bought it new with minimal electronics (radio and ignitation only) so no problems with dust in Loreto. 2 wheel drive and will go just about anywhere I want to go.

ElFaro - 6-30-2009 at 05:16 PM

Pinzgauers...

...anyone know of any Pinzgauers (Swiss) being driven down to Baja? A few years ago a bunch showed up in San Diego for sale. I thought of buying and restoring one until I found out they use Solex carbs (VW). I'm tired of Solex carbs and their flooding problems.

BAJACAT - 6-30-2009 at 06:02 PM

Got idea david, on my thread it's a battle beteween Ford and toyota..lets see what happens here...

bajalou - 6-30-2009 at 06:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ElFaro
Pinzgauers...

...anyone know of any Pinzgauers (Swiss) being driven down to Baja? A few years ago a bunch showed up in San Diego for sale. I thought of buying and restoring one until I found out they use Solex carbs (VW). I'm tired of Solex carbs and their flooding problems.


At least 4 in the San Felipe area and I think possible more than that. The carbs on the Mercedes motors are nothing like the Solex on VWs. They're a pretty much "Go anywhere" vehicle but with low top speeds. I've gone up some pretty steep stuff in one. Wouldn't mind having ond in Baja.

bigboy - 6-30-2009 at 07:31 PM

Bajamigo,

I need that big monster (V10 Excursion) to drag my two 8,000 + boats to Baja. You'll be the first in line when I replace it for another monster Ford truck.

capt. mike - 7-1-2009 at 06:26 AM

i sacre myself too.
i raed oto fats sometmise.:o:o:o

jimgrms - 7-1-2009 at 06:52 AM

Been looking hard at the smart cars when i can get big tires on one and a roof rack i am getting one they have almost as much power as a toyota :>{)))

bajasammy - 7-1-2009 at 08:49 AM

We Love our Sammy for Baja! Good thing we don't have to drive it all the way down there. I think it rides smoother on the dirt than on pavement ;)

Estero1208-Sam.jpg - 45kB

GeoRock - 7-1-2009 at 10:11 AM

Ah yes, the old International Scout II. I had a 1973, I think it was, green one. That was a tank! I had a lot of great times in it, only selling it when I bought my first 1980 CJ 7 Jeep.

I had my Jeep for 26 years until a drunk destroyed it.

So what gives, David? You didn't list Hummer in this "other" break-down. See if I let you drive it again!

Crusoe - 7-1-2009 at 10:28 AM

A1969 V.W. type 2 transporter.... Good tough old VW bus with cut out wheel wells and larger rear tires. Kept in storage in Cabo for 15 years. From 1980 to 1995 we flew down from Seattle to use it for winter exploring.By decreasing the airpressure down in the tires there was almost nowhere on the whole penninsula that was off limits. Lots of clearance and a comfy bed each night. Never ever broke down. Good rig. Also in those years we saw alot of the Meyers Manx's with alot of happy drivers in remote places. Good times. ++C++;D;D

David K - 7-1-2009 at 08:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by GeoRock
Ah yes, the old International Scout II. I had a 1973, I think it was, green one. That was a tank! I had a lot of great times in it, only selling it when I bought my first 1980 CJ 7 Jeep.

I had my Jeep for 26 years until a drunk destroyed it.

So what gives, David? You didn't list Hummer in this "other" break-down. See if I let you drive it again!


Isn't Hummer a GMC Truck... sort of... The H2 is a suburban or Tahoe under from the looks of it... but the H1 is unique, for sure?

Sorry for that oversight... I did really mean to list it... The third poll that fine tunes this one will have it (to see what are the other American brands or Other others)!

911 Targa

bajadock - 7-1-2009 at 11:04 PM

Crusoe - 7-2-2009 at 11:32 AM

For what its worth.....In the old days (1960-1975) we observed more Dodge Power Wagons and Jeeps and Willy's 4x4 trucks. Many times the Jeeps and Willys trucks were broke down. Now and again you would see a Chevy 4x4. !958-1965 vintage. In my opinion they were probably the best of the lot. And again, most of the Mexicano Ranchers drove early 70's Ford 2wd F150's. They never were stuck or broke down for very long. Getting gas coud be an issue at times. Those were truly the good old days! ++C++

Ken Bondy - 7-2-2009 at 07:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Isn't Hummer a GMC Truck... sort of... The H2 is a suburban or Tahoe under from the looks of it... but the H1 is unique, for sure?


I too was disappointed not to see Hummer listed specifically, or even better, H1, H2, H3. I would love to see if there are any other loonies here who drive H1s to Baja. But you are right David, the Hummer (even the H1) is a GMC truck, sorta. After I voted "Other" again in this poll I noticed that and wished I coulda changed my vote :) ++Ken++

mtgoat666 - 7-2-2009 at 07:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Isn't Hummer a GMC Truck... sort of... The H2 is a suburban or Tahoe under from the looks of it... but the H1 is unique, for sure?


I too was disappointed not to see Hummer listed specifically, or even better, H1, H2, H3. I would love to see if there are any other loonies here who drive H1s to Baja. But you are right David, the Hummer (even the H1) is a GMC truck, sorta. After I voted "Other" again in this poll I noticed that and wished I coulda changed my vote :) ++Ken++


dummer is now chinese. sold last month to highest (only?) bidder! :lol:

wasn't the H1 by AM General??

Ken Bondy - 7-2-2009 at 08:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mtgoat666
dummer is now chinese. sold last month to highest (only?) bidder! :lol:

wasn't the H1 by AM General??


Originally it was. Then AM General was bought/taken over by General Motors.

David K - 7-2-2009 at 09:30 PM

I will do another poll, and will be specific as to the Hummer models... But first a weekend of R & R on Shell Island! Be back Sunday!

David K - 7-2-2009 at 09:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajadock


The catagory for 'Other German' (your 911) remains at 0... ?

[Edited on 7-3-2009 by David K]

rocmoc - 7-2-2009 at 10:28 PM

Ford Detomaso Pantera & Joyner Trooper T2

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico/Idaho

ElFaro - 7-2-2009 at 10:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K

The catagory for 'Other German' (your 911) remains at 0... ?

[Edited on 7-3-2009 by David K]


Well...UNIMOGS and Pinzgauers were mentioned...

Anyone know of Halflingers or NATO trucks in Baja?

All the above I believe were made in Germany. I can't vote for any since I don't own one although someone above mentioned some Pinzgauers in San Felipe...developing