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bigboy
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I like my Broco for Baja. It has 260,000 miles and still has the original running gear! Lots of miles on dirt roads!
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bajabass
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Posts: 2016
Registered: 10-4-2006
Location: La Paz,BCS
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Free advice is worth exactly what you pay for it!! I own an automotive brake, suspension, and alignment shop in Orange, Ca. 50 weekends a year I am
somewhere in between La Mision and Loreto. I am able to do this in good part due to job security built by Chevy and Ford. I have a 2005 Tundra 4x4.
Total reliability! strong runner,agile,decent mileage. Very capable off-road.
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bajaandy
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Registered: 2-7-2004
Location: North County
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 4baja
toyota hands down. evertime i took my toyotas down i never had to fix anything when i got back, cant say the same for my fords i took.   |
And just to show that there are two sides to every story, I've been driving my Ford's to Baja since I sold my Toyota in '89 and have never had to fix
anything but a flat or two...
subvert the dominant paradigm
"If you travel with a man, you must either fall out with him or make him your good friend."
JBL Noel
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oldjack
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Location: Los Barriles
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Does that ultimate Tacoma come w/ auto or 5spd... and what size tires to run down the hwy and then down the washboard(or worse)... do you upgrade the
air filters/radiators... or anything else?????
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pacificobob
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well im ,
going to recomend the mercedes unimog
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turtleandtoad
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Posts: 730
Registered: 1-20-2005
Location: Wherever I park. See sig for current location.
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Mood: Good if fishing
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Kino Buggy
Here's one that has a proven track record.
Mike & Robin; Full-Time RV\'ers
37\' Georgetown w/3 slides & 275 Watts of Solar Power
06 Taco TRD
www.turtleandtoad.com
I am here
To paraphrase Frank Lloyd Wright; I\'m all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let\'s start with keyboards. --
Mike Dean |
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bigboy
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I've been driving Ford trucks all over Baja and the US deserts since 1971 and have never broken down. Presently, I have a beater Bronco that I leave
at my house in Baja, a newer Bronco to get to my Baja house and a Excursion to tow my two 7000# boats all over Baja. Think I'll stay with Fords!!
Larry
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Ken Bondy
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Can't imagine driving in Baja in a vehicle that doesn't have helicopter hooks. Just doesn't seem safe:
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AmoPescar
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Posts: 835
Registered: 7-15-2006
Location: North San Diego County
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Mood: Need a Fish Taco and a Pacifico!
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Hey Ken...
I love your reasoning...that is SO funny!
I doubt there's anyone else who can say that about their Baja ride. And it's a very COOL Baja ride too.
Michael 
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David K
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Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Thanks for all the input.Expect David K. has traveled more miles down in Baja
than anyone. Thanks for the picture David K.What is the make of that rig? |
That is a 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4 door, 'TRD' 4WD Truck.
The TRD (Toyota Racing Development) package gives you Bilstein gas shocks, a locking rear differential, 'large' BFG Rugged Trail TA tires...
The photo above was taken near Montevideo, off the road to Mision San Borja, last November.
Here's another taken on the beach near Cielito Lindo, San Quintin in Sept., '05. (a month old). My web site trip pages are full of photos of it!
Previous I had a 2001 Toyota Xtra Cab, TRD 4WD (my first Toyota)... Put 136,000 miles on it in 5 years... No breakdowns, no problems... Oh, what a
feeling!
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Hook
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Registered: 3-13-2004
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cypress, for your needs, I'd have to say that Toyota Taco has the proven track record and the capability.
No sense in driving around a 4k lb. and up American truck to tow that little weight. Less weight is better off road, too. MPGs go up, too.
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Cypress
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Toyota wins. Might consider beefing up the suspension, the radiator, and air
intake?
Thanks Nomads!!!
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Taco de Baja
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Posts: 1913
Registered: 4-14-2004
Location: Behind the Orange Curtain, CA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Toyota wins. Might consider beefing up the suspension, the radiator, and air
intake?
Thanks Nomads!!! |
Yes to beefier suspension, you will thank yourself after a long day of driving off road.
No to the Radiator. I've never had an overheating issue.
Intake? Your choice. I have a K and N FIPK. It maybe added a few ponies, but maybe that's my wallet thinking 
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David K
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Posts: 64858
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Rear suspension (on the 4 door) is (was?) too soft for any load... Needs an extra leaf or air adjustable suspension.
No air intake problems... no overheating problems... and Lord knows my trucks get tested in Baja to find any problems!
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Joaquin Suave
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For solo trips:
For when travelling with the entourage:
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AmoPescar
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Posts: 835
Registered: 7-15-2006
Location: North San Diego County
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Mood: Need a Fish Taco and a Pacifico!
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MY NEXT BAJA VEHICLE
Here' what I want to buy for my next Baja ride. It may not be the best vehicle for getting around Baja...
BUT....just think of how many friends I can tale with me! 
AND...with all those babes hanging out of the sunroof, I should get passed right through the Army checkpoints
AMO PESCAR
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BajaDanD
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Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Attachment: Baja SanQuintin 2 (28kB)
This file has been downloaded 220 times
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DonBaja
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Registered: 5-9-2006
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I agree the Toyota Tacoma has many advantages and it is a great all around vehicle. I like my 1996 Ford Bronco with the 351 engine. The only downside
to the Bronco is the cargo area isn't big enough to sleep in for me (6'5") 
First choice is Toyota Tacoma (with a shell)
2nd choice Ford Bronco
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motoged
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Registered: 7-31-2006
Location: Kamloops, BC
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Reduce your chance of flats by 50%
Don't believe everything you think....
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wakemall
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A newer Toyota truck is probably the most reliable. If going with an older vehicle, get something the Mexican's can easily repair. I have a 96 Chevy
4x4 Suburban at my house in Loreto and it always runs. Even after sitting for several months. When I drive down I take my Ford 6.0 4x4 crew cab long
bed diesel. It goes a long way on a tank of fuel and is fairly comfortable. The guy in the back can easily lay down and sleep. If he does not mess
with the dog, he will not get bitten. Something about a dog and a 14 hour drive. He gets a little cranky. Although the dog seems to speed up the
check points.
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