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bajalearner
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SUV's
Why not an SUV about 7 years old with 100k miles. For about $15k I understand you could buy a Toyota Sequoia. Much life left in one that was cared
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TMW
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I don't think it would matter much whether it's a Chevy or Ford or Toyota or whatever. Chevy's and Ford's would have more parts available due to their
wide use in Mexico. Toyota has proven to be extremely reliable. So it may be a wash. What ever you get get a carfax on it and have a mechanic you
trust look it over and drive it for peace of mind if nothing else.
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Bob and Susan
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soulpatch...is this for your "wifes family"
or for your wife and family?
if its for you...buy new...why did you work all your life?
to suffer with "old car" repairs in a place with NO PARTS
remember...you can't take it with you
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Bajatripper
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Soulpatch
I did a quick search of Consumer Reports recommendations for what you're looking for. Only three products among the GMCs and Fords earn "very good"
marks from them: the '02 Chevy Tahoe, the '02 Ford Expedition and the '02 GMC Yukon. 2002 must have been a great year for US-made SUVs.
Surprisingly (to me), Nissan had only "average" recommendations for all their SUVs of that era. Toyota had lots of "very good" listings back then.
Hope that helps a little.
PS--What's up with the "mainland" destination? I thought you came down here (Baja) to investigate where to live locally. If you'd hooked up with me as
we tried to do, you wouldn't have settled for the mainland
[Edited on 2-12-2012 by Bajatripper]
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Roberto
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As we say in the software business, satisfaction = expectations - delivery.
So, what are you looking for in this vehicle?
Frankly, if size is not a big issue, I would look at a 4Runner, especially if you want off-road capability.
Otherwise, I would consider a Ford Explorer. Don't buy a Chevy Tahoe, regardless of "ratings", or an Expedition. Most of these ratings are based on
highway and city driving in the U.S. Mexico is a different story, as we know.
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Bob and Susan
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best truck so far was a dodge crew cab 4 door short bed diesel
it was like driving a race car
a fine machine
i have a ford now...its a "pretty-boy" truck
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Bajatripper
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Otherwise, I would consider a Ford Explorer. Don't buy a Chevy Tahoe, regardless of "ratings", or an Expedition. Most of these ratings are based on
highway and city driving in the U.S. Mexico is a different story, as we know. |
You are right when it comes to where most of the miles are piled up on vehicles that CR reports on. That said, there is a lot to be said about their
vehicle tests. Most American brands usually do pretty bad in their ratings. The three I mentioned are the exception, for what it's worth.
When I'm not talking about classics, I'm a Toyota person myself.
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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J.P.
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About 4 years ago I purchased a Suburban that that been a Fire dept. comand car. it was so clean you could eat off the undercarrige. It is 4wd. I
bought it to pull a toyhauler we had. The thing has been all over Baja.and still runs like a fire horse. Yes its a GAS HOG. but I paid cash for it and
the difference in gas ,insurance and maintnance, more than ofsets the price of the Gas. as you said I will drive it untill the doors fall off.
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comitan
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I'm definitely a Toyota Person, but have had a 99 Chevy ASTRO AWD all over baja the last 5 years and its been the most reliable vehicle you could ever
want and 3 row seating lots of room, last year made 2005 a lot cheaper.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Roberto
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If you're thinking pickup. Ford has the best Cab/Bed combination by far. It's why I bought mine, and I'm glad I did. We have travelled for days with
four kids and a dog with no real space issues. Suggestion: build a platform that fills the space between rear/front seats. Between the two rear seats,
it makes all the difference. When Toby was not full grown, he would travel in the middle front seat with three in the back, but I know that's not your
situation.
Get A crew cab long bed F350 with 7.3 Diesel. Bulletproof. BIG. Widely available. End of discussion. This thing will do ANYTHING, without breaking a
sweat. Well, maybe not the Rubicon trail, but you can always put one of those toy Jeeps in the bed for that.
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Roberto
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I hear you bro, and feel the same way.
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Wife's car: 2000 Ford Exploder w/ 160k on the clock. Has the small V-6 and gets 20 mog around town, and about 25 on the highway. #3 son totalled it3
Christmases ago, we bought it back, put a windshield and new mirror on it, and are driving it still. No major mechanical issues.
Me: 97 F-150 extended cab. 175K. New engine 50k ago (D in Law drove it out of oil while I was in Alaska). No other major mechanical issues. 18 mpg
highway and 15 in town and on dirt. A bit weak for hauling and pulling. Has the V-8 replacement for the amazing 300 CI 6 cylinder. The early models
had issues with small oil passages, I think repaired later on.
I don't need to put fuel in something that weighs 3 tons on a daily basis. When I need to haul something big and heavy I'll just call Roberto!
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Roberto
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No problem bro, I'll be there for ya! 
FYI, I get 15 mpg. Don't matter if I'm empty or taking your toy to the mechanic.
(Just kidding).
[Edited on 2-13-2012 by Roberto]
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TLC
Of all the baja rigs I have been in the hands down smoothest most capable I have been in mid 90's Land Cruiser. Amazing on washboard and rough
terrain.
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David K
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Oh what a feeling!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Get A crew cab long bed F350 with 7.3 Diesel. Bulletproof. BIG. Widely available. End of discussion. This thing will do ANYTHING, without breaking a
sweat. Well, maybe not the Rubicon trail, but you can always put one of those toy Jeeps in the bed for that. |
Still have my '06 F350 Lariat Crew 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel (rated at 325 hp and 570 lb-ft. ) 4 Firestone airbags, 20'' tires, tow up to
19,200 pounds. It's a monster and feels indestructible.
Towing gets between 10-15mpg; not towing highway: 20-23mpg. Hey it's a one-ton.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BFS
Of all the baja rigs I have been in the hands down smoothest most capable I have been in mid 90's Land Cruiser. Amazing on washboard and rough
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The Land Cruiser gets my vote for best SUV style vehicle.
Ford truck are great but don't buy an 03 or 04, 6.0L diesel !!!
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I own one of the famous 7.3 L Ford diesels.
But for your purposes, I'd agree that a Land Cruiser or a Sequoia would be the way to go.
Where are you thinking on the Dark Side, er, mainland, amigo?
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Ateo
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Used land cruiser.
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bajaguy
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Crew Cabs
'Patch...........
Have two trucks..........a 2011 Dodge 4x4 crew cab diesel short bed with a camper shell and a 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 short bed with a camper
shell.........all the benefits of a SUV, but if needed can take off the shell and have a truck.
Our two labs ride in the "Way Back" (bed) and that leaves plenty of room in the cab for 4 to 6 adults.........if the dogs want to participate we open
the window between the truck and the shell......
We looked at SUV's, but decided the trucks were the way to go......it also keeps dog hair off of us and out of the passenger compartment, and no more
dog slobber........an added benefit is the Baja cops don't hassle us about dogs being in the passenger compartment
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