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J.P.
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Ken dont get me wrong I am not knocking Jeeps In the past I have owned Jeep's and if the wright Willys or pre 75 jeep came along I would snap it up I
really need a project.
[Edited on 6-28-2012 by J.P.]
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Ken Cooke
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No TLC for this Jeep owner by Toyota Land Cruiser owner
This Toyota Land Cruiser driver talked trash about Jeeps and Rubicons, but I proved them wrong - My shorter wheelbase Rubicon bottomed out on the
steep, loose climb, but it went everywhere the longer/taller (35" tires) Land Cruiser went.
In fact, my tires were shorter, worn, but after 5 attempts, I made it up this loose climb - the same # as the Land Cruiser.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by J.P.
Ken dont get me wrong I am not knocking Jeeps In the past I have owned Jeep's and if the wright Willys or pre 75 jeep came along I would snap it up I
really need a project.
[Edited on 6-28-2012 by J.P.] |
I know it comes down to 75% driver, and 25% vehicle. But, in Baja, sometimes you need help through the soft stuff!LOL
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DianaT
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desertcpl THANKS --- we are not quite there as to what we want, but may take you up on your offer when we decide. Yuma is not that
far away from us to look at something.
Ken --- after what we have seen, I really think our Subaru would make it up that hill ---
Only negative with the new Outback was the original tires---absolute junk Continentals. We had 4 flats in less than 10,000 miles --- two in Montana
and 2 in Baja and all caused by tiny, tiny objects including pea gravel! We changed to Geolanders which is the only all terrain tire that really
fits the new wheel size and so far they are good. More choices may come in the future.
Again we are reading and digesting all of the suggestions! THANKS
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Somehow, I suspect all the things that Ken is showing Jeeps doing has little relevance to Diane. 
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captkw
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toys,nissans and such
Hola,amigo's....what is really strange in my travels is the FACT that I meet a lot of folks having a dog that wears shades and loves people is that
folks from over seas are driving cool 4+4's with diesel's that are relly built well, like toys and nissan's that you can't get/order in the land of
the "fee".....and american's don't relize that they dont get to pick and choose whats on the market..being I used to be calif. smog lic. I know
something about calif. but why not fed. units be avable to the public....I have met a lot of folks in BCS with these NICE,COOL 4+4's and most of them
are going over on the ferry to the mainland on their way down to the tip of south america..even by my standard's,,that's a cool journey..... K & T
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Hola,amigo's....what is really strange in my travels is the FACT that I meet a lot of folks having a dog that wears shades and loves people is that
folks from over seas are driving cool 4+4's with diesel's that are relly built well, like toys and nissan's that you can't get/order in the land of
the "fee".....and american's don't relize that they dont get to pick and choose whats on the market..being I used to be calif. smog lic. I know
something about calif. but why not fed. units be avable to the public....I have met a lot of folks in BCS with these NICE,COOL 4+4's and most of them
are going over on the ferry to the mainland on their way down to the tip of south america..even by my standard's,,that's a cool journey..... K & T |
Couple years back we were down south and this guy was camped next to us and was driving one serious looking Toyota Diesel S.U.V. the only negetave I
saw it was right hand drive,
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rts551
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Diane
consider a Jeep CJ5 to leave in Baja and use while you are there. Car would be for commuting only. 1200 miles 4-5 times a year not to bad.
If you are set on a car for commutes you are going to have to consider a low mileage 4x4 suv. more $$$$$. Toyota 4-runner or tacoma wth cap , or
ford expolder or ranger with cap, etc. but low mileage and reliability becomes an issue since you are not in your teens any more
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
Diane
since you are not in your teens any more |
You noticed?
We are going back and forth on maybe having one we leave in Baja and I know of a really great looking Willys I would like to buy, and it is already in
BCS. But the owner would probably want a small fortune for it.
[Edited on 6-28-2012 by DianaT]
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
.....and american's don't relize that they dont get to pick and choose whats on the market.. |
From my travels...
TALLINN, ESTONIA
TARAPOTO, PERU (Amazon)
TRUCKHAVEN HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA 
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Only negative with the new Outback was the original tires---absolute junk Continentals. We had 4 flats in less than 10,000 miles --- two in Montana
and 2 in Baja and all caused by tiny, tiny objects including pea gravel! We changed to Geolanders which is the only all terrain tire that really
fits the new wheel size and so far they are good. More choices may come in the future.
Again we are reading and digesting all of the suggestions! THANKS |
In 1998 when I bought my Legacy G.T. it had the new 17in. wheels they were Bridgestone and I ruined one right out the gate. None to be had we called
bridgestone and they pulled one off the production line and UPSed it to us That size was hard to get . When Cooper began making then I changed to
Cooper
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David K
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Diana an annual, full coverage policy when purchased with a club membership discount (Discover Baja or Baja Good Times) is how you have the best price
and the best insurance.
No way is an annual policy for travelers who are in Baja a max. 90 days in a year, very expensive. This is the majority of American and Canadian
vactioners I do believe.
Perhaps you are in Mexico longer than 90 days in a year or you are a resident of Mexico (not a 'tourist')... thus do not qualify for the savings
offered?
For the comment on Mitsubishi and Isuzu not being as good as a Toyota... I was thinking when compared to an American brand, and in particular, J-E-E-P
(Just Empty Every Pocket).
I owned a Jeep, my dad owned two... in fact I do like them... when they are not broken. I would own one if money was no object and I had a backup car
for when the Jeep is not working... But then again, why not just get ONE vehicle that doesn't break down and is comfortable on the highway and off
road. No road or lack of road has stopped me in my Tacoma to get anywhere in Baja I have wanted to go. The same truck is my daily driver, business
truck here in Alta California.
Pure off road only, cargo space not an issue: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
All around great vehicle: Any Toyota 4WD, what ever size you need.
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captkw
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Ken
whats the word on those porsche's ??? are they fufu or a real off road ride??? and its hard to beat a good ole 4-runner for a all around baja rig!!!
K & T
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Diana an annual, full coverage policy when purchased with a club membership discount (Discover Baja or Baja Good Times) is how you have the best price
and the best insurance.
No way is an annual policy for travelers who are in Baja a max. 90 days in a year, very expensive. This is the majority of American and Canadian
vactioners I do believe.
.. But then again, why not just get ONE vehicle that doesn't break down and is comfortable on the highway and off road.
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We used to buy our insurance through Discover Baja and found it to be the same price as BajaBound and we have no reason to belong to Discover Baja.
Maybe in the last five years that has changed. Again, our coverage is very complete --- top of the line since it is a new car. Both Discover Baja
and BajaBound have lots of choices --- pretty much the same choices-- and please don't say NO way is a 90 day policy very expensive because it can be
with top of the line coverage----high dollar amounts on accidents, medical, etc. You are quite incorrect.
We have that one all around vehicle already.
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captkw
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INSURE
I used to get the vagabundo named driver policy and it coverd me for a whole year and I could drive anybodys car and was coverd !!! 60 bucks YEE HAA
!!! K&T
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David K
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"You are quite incorrect."
Nice  ... perhaps I have a better driving record or I am just nice to
people, and when treating others like humans they tend to treat me the same. Maybe you should try it? Lord knows I have tried being nice to you since
you came here... your photos are fantastic, just need to improve the personality!
Good luck with the Jeep (I am sure you won't get a Toyota)!
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
"You are quite incorrect."
Nice ... perhaps I have a better driving record or I am just nice to
people, and when treating others like humans they tend to treat me the same. Maybe you should try it? Lord knows I have tried being nice to you since
you came here... your photos are fantastic, just need to improve the personality!
Good luck with the Jeep (I am sure you won't get a Toyota)! |
Boy you can be nasty sometimes. Even though you are an expert in insurance, it could be, as it is with me, that annual insurance is cheaper than 90
day policies. And every annual policy I have checked does'nt give discounts for only 90 days in country. quit being an a-ole. no one has been
picking on you lately.
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captkw
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DIANA T
HOLA,btw RALLITEK.COM in portland,oregon has a lots of cool stuff for your suuby........and for you jeepster's a friend of mine just picked up a
1970 (I think) jeep commander in awesome shape and org.33K miles on it...with the amc v-8 and the first thing I'm doing is getting ride of the
point's....K&T
[Edited on 6-28-2012 by captkw]
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
"You are quite incorrect."
Nice ... perhaps I have a better driving record or I am just nice to
people, and when treating others like humans they tend to treat me the same. Maybe you should try it? Lord knows I have tried being nice to you since
you came here... your photos are fantastic, just need to improve the personality!
Good luck with the Jeep (I am sure you won't get a Toyota)! |
Wow--- what I said was, and I quote
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
please don't say NO way is a 90 day policy very expensive because it can be with top of the line coverage----high dollar amounts on accidents,
medical, etc. You are quite incorrect.
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which was a rather nice way, I thought, of referring to your innuendo that I might not be telling the truth when I wrote this. And David, you are
incorrect
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
DK -- our insurance through Bajabound is almost twice what you are paying --- we do have very complete coverage??? |
We may or may not buy another Toyota---we still have one for driving around the town.
That is the end of the subject --- sorry you felt the need to react in the way you did ---- tis your choice.
[Edited on 6-29-2012 by DianaT]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
"You are quite incorrect."
Nice ... perhaps I have a better driving record or I am just nice to
people, and when treating others like humans they tend to treat me the same. Maybe you should try it? Lord knows I have tried being nice to you since
you came here... your photos are fantastic, just need to improve the personality!
Good luck with the Jeep (I am sure you won't get a Toyota)! |
Boy you can be nasty sometimes. Even though you are an expert in insurance, it could be, as it is with me, that annual insurance is cheaper than 90
day policies. And every annual policy I have checked does'nt give discounts for only 90 days in country. quit being an a-ole. no one has been
picking on you lately. |
Sorry, but just because you vote the way she does, doesn't make me an A-***
Too bad you two cannot get along with people who believe government has limits... Anyway, the FACT is I DO HAVE an ANNUAL POLICY that is good for
trips throughout the YEAR, if you are not in Mexico more than 90 DAYS during the policy 365 DAYS.
Facts are in print or online at several sources on this.
Have a nice day, I am going to see CCR in concert, bye!
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