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[*] posted on 7-3-2022 at 02:02 PM


4x4 sprinters as well as transits have not impressed me with their capability.
Pickups aren't far behind.
The glaringly obvious exception is a Tacoma aired down and piloted by
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[*] posted on 7-3-2022 at 02:56 PM


Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  
4x4 sprinters as well as transits have not impressed me with their capability.
Pickups aren't far behind.
The glaringly obvious exception is a Tacoma aired down and piloted by
All knowing baja offroad experts.



Tacoma? Meh!
I own an f-150 for personal vehicle, and in work use a variety of trucks and vans on construction sites.
Tacomas are pretty small, not for tall people, nor carrying much stuff, and they got tiny towing capacity.
Full size pickups are pretty good regardless of brand. I prefer ford aesthetically, but also realize the fords, chevys and GMCs are all about the same.


Most of us just need a high clearance suv or truck to go camping at end of an unpaved road. Most any stock SUV or truck will do.
If you want to do rock crawling, you are going to customize a vehicle.





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[*] posted on 7-3-2022 at 03:44 PM


Quote: Originally posted by TLBaja79  
Thinking about getting a sprinter and wondering if they can handle baja roads, sand, etc...

How do they do in the sand, rough roads, snow???


I wouldn't drive any vehicle in Baja that isn't sold in Mexico. You need to be able to get parts in case of a wreck or breakdown. Don't know about Sprinters.




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[*] posted on 7-3-2022 at 05:16 PM


Just saw a decked out Sprinter. They are very cool looking.





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[*] posted on 7-3-2022 at 05:40 PM


Its good that one member had good luck with a Sprinter Van. Sadly I know too many not so. As far as 4X4 if you dont need it dont get it. If you love adventure explore best have it.
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