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MH_Stevens
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[*] posted on 6-9-2005 at 07:28 PM
LX470/FJZ100 For Baja?


I need get away from my kids! I need get away from Southern California! I need escape from my pretentious neighbors! I need some space from everything that keeps me from the wife who I never see much these days between ball games and Sea World!

I want it to be a good roader, a good washboarder and a truck to sleep and live in. Thinking of a Lexas LX 470/land Cruiser FJZ100 (when I find an old one I can afford). What do you experienced guys think of that?

Mike S




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[*] posted on 6-9-2005 at 09:38 PM


As long as the vehicle gets you where you need to go, you have a sturdy (newer) spare tire, tires with a good sidewall that you're not afraid to air down when you hit the washboard, has a good rear limited slip or factory locking differential, working a/c, etc.

Generally, Toyotas earn high marks among the ppl on this board, and you can't go wrong with one. I own a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and that is my Baja vehicle of choice. Now, if I could only afford the $5K for the full 4-link Fabtech coil-over suspension, then, my Jeep would eat anything for lunch!:O
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[*] posted on 10-25-2005 at 07:57 PM


UPDATE: I got a 97 Land Cruiser, last year of the 80 series. Could not be more happy - this is a wonderful wagon. Such build quality and capability. Took her to Baja for first time last weekend.



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[*] posted on 10-25-2005 at 08:10 PM


Good for you! Pictures please!!!

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[*] posted on 10-26-2005 at 08:01 PM


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Originally posted by MH_Stevens
UPDATE: I got a 97 Land Cruiser, last year of the 80 series. Could not be more happy - this is a wonderful wagon. Such build quality and capability. Took her to Baja for first time last weekend.


In Joshua Tree earlier this month, we had an early '90s model Land Cruiser with a diesel engine, 2" Old Man Emu suspension, and LT285 tires attend the run. His vehicle was amazing in all of the things it could do - in relative luxury as well. A very amazing vehicle.
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[*] posted on 10-26-2005 at 08:03 PM


David,

Is that you standing next to a new Toyota 4WD pickup truck???:?:
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[*] posted on 10-26-2005 at 08:06 PM


I like a Ford



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