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BajaMama
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Location: Pleasanton/Punta Chivato
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Mood: Got Baja fever!!
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I have a 2006 F-250 diesel 4x4, a rock crawler 2004 Jeep LJ (well technically those are my husband's vehicles, but my name is on the title, too). I
could drive either through Baja, but I like my 100,000+ miles Acura AWD MDX. She does pretty good on basic dirt roads though I have to strap a spare
to the roof (comes with a small spare).
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BajaTed
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A simple Toyota P/U with a 22R motor is considered the gold standard in Baja or any developing country. Get asked to sell mine all the time on both
sides of border, no other vehicle gets this response world wide.
Es Todo Bueno
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fishbuck
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Quote: Originally posted by BajaTed  | A simple Toyota P/U with a 22R motor is considered the gold standard in Baja or any developing country. Get asked to sell mine all the time on both
sides of border, no other vehicle gets this response world wide.
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Aha! I forgot about the good ole 22ROMEO.
Reliabilty and parts... that' s what teally maters.
I see every kind of for Ranger but very few Toyotas.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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I'm trying to u a very efficient car.
Ford Rangers are a dime a dozen.
But surprisingly, they burn only a little less than my 5.4 liter Ford engine in my F-350. (9-11mpg)
Better but not enough better. (15-18mpg)
Why I like the little Focus is that it get's 30mpg no matter what... or a little better.
And all enclosed. It has a roofrack.
Taller tires and it will work fine.
I can carry as many spars as I want with it.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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I might be able to sleep in the back too.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Paco Facullo
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Quote "I can carry as many spars as I want with it."
And the way you drive, you're gunna need um !
And by the way, were the mechanics able to straighten that bent rim ?
[Edited on 5-13-2019 by Paco Facullo]
Since I've given up all hope, I feel much better
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fishbuck
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Maybe I can do better... but no one finds a LLanta like I can
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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I seem to be obsessed with my little Ford Wagon. 130hp DOHC 2.0L. It looks like a Subura Forester a little.
The one I like is green too. Loaded ,low miles, and cheap.
It will be just like all those little rental racers I use.
But I will beef him up a little... Baja style
Anyway, open to suggestions about what car is the one that is most useful for running up and down and dirt roading.
A hauler. The Ford has a big cargo bay and factory roof rails
Car not truck. Fair handling. The little Ford has front and rear anti sway bars etc..
30mpg or better...
Whatca got?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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willardguy
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how about a fun project car, a Focus with a 22r mill and trans?
https://jalopnik.com/4x4-ford-focus-is-perfect-vehicle-for-t...
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fishbuck
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I like the 22R part of that...
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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