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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
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You should drive a 4WD so that you can enjoy the day at our pace, because this will be a 3 day run.
Day 1 - US to base of El Jamau
Day 2 - El Jamau to Caņon Jaquegel
Day 3 - Caņon Jaquegel to La Ventana (Mex 5)
A dirt bike could run this trip in 1-2 days, but the point in this being a 4WD trip is so that I don't feel rushed, so that I enjoy myself and the
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If I did something like this, I would hook up with the troop evening of Day One, and go with the flow. I am not a racer and like take my time and
smell the colitas/roses as I go along.
I am not trying to crash a cager party....just wondering.  |
No problem. But, you might want to explore this region sometime. It is very magical with lots of cactii, wildlife, and scenery perfect for
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... and maybe the grave of a Spanish explorer from 1541!? |
The lost Diaz mine?? Where would that be, David?? |
MINE??? Check again, I said GRAVE. How can I tell you where it is IF IT IS LOST?  
We need to find it! (or at least look for it, like we did for Santa Isabel)
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Neal Johns
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TW,
Time has taken its toll on that "cow path", it used to be a road bypass of Basketball Hill. On the far side of the hill there were rocks piled up to
make the go-down/flat transition easier. It was almost drivable in 1980 (FJ-40) but too much side hill slope for this chicken.
Tracks seen showed that Jeeps? had gone down the left side of the waterfall via a small rock ridge - not me!. Maybe Square Circle, he's amazing.
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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thebajarunner
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Lease miles???
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
I have put 136,000 miles on my 2001, in under 5 years... 102,000 miles on my 2005 in 4 1/2 years... and 27,000 in 1 1/2 years on my 2010.
Obviously, they do so well, I keep getting the same make at the end of my 5 year leases... 265,000 miles in 10 years with no engine, driveline or
electronic failures... "oh, what a feeling"!
My Tacoma was made in Baja California... so it is a bean burner!
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David
Just curious what the leasing company sez when you turn in a 5 year old with 120k on the clock?
You must write a very creative lease,
or a very large check at turn-in time.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by thebajarunner
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
I have put 136,000 miles on my 2001, in under 5 years... 102,000 miles on my 2005 in 4 1/2 years... and 27,000 in 1 1/2 years on my 2010.
Obviously, they do so well, I keep getting the same make at the end of my 5 year leases... 265,000 miles in 10 years with no engine, driveline or
electronic failures... "oh, what a feeling"!
My Tacoma was made in Baja California... so it is a bean burner!
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Just curious what the leasing company sez when you turn in a 5 year old with 120k on the clock?
You must write a very creative lease,
or a very large check at turn-in time.
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Maybe, and no... no large check... in fact no check at all the last time!
It must be a Toyota thing?
If I trade my truck in for another Toyota, the finance company (Toyota Financial), does not charge for the extra miles over the lease's 12,000/ year.
The high mileage does lower the value a bit on the trade in... But, being a Toyota, not by much!
Case in point, my 2005 Tacoma (new in Aug., 2005) had 102,000 miles on it when I traded it for my 2010 (in Dec., 2009)... I drove off with nothing
down and only $20/ month more on my monthly lease I had for the 2005.
Now, my 2010 is so awesome... and I am not putting on so many miles (with the sucky economy reducing my business)... I will probably buy this truck
for my 'last new vehicle'...?
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Ken Cooke
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TW alreadys knows about the blocked route - He drove it! 
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BAJACAT
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its this trip IFS frendly.. I might want to go...
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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Ken Cooke
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its this trip IFS frendly.. I might want to go... |
You could drive your Toyota. A full-size pickup may have problems resulting in body damage, and damage to your steering components from the leverage
of your taller tires.
You are always welcome to attend, Jose!
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BAJACAT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJACAT
its this trip IFS frendly.. I might want to go... |
You could drive your Toyota. A full-size pickup may have problems resulting in body damage, and damage to your steering components from the leverage
of your taller tires.
You are always welcome to attend, Jose! |
Thanks for the advise Ken, i will think it over, the 4Runner it's not ready for Baja yet, Im working on it...the previous owner
neglected this truck a bit..
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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Ken Cooke
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This trail can be a bit of a handful for a full size pickup. I don't think you would want to scrape and dent up the bottom portions of your doors,
and bend your tube steps. This trail can dish out the damage.
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David K
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Baja Cat does have one less foot pad on his Dodge to worry about (from Arroyo El Volcan).
[Edited on 7-20-2011 by David K]
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Ken Cooke
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Thanksgiving week 2011
I plan on traveling this route during Thanksgiving week - November 19-22nd with a night spent in San Felipe on November 22nd before returning to the
US on November 23rd. I plan on posting run details soon.
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TMW
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I think Bajacat should join you and prove a FS Dodge is up to the test.
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TMW
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I think David K should join you and prove a new model Tacoma is up to the test. We know the 1st generation is. What could be better than eating turkey
on Basket Ball Hill? Or a cold margarita in the wash below.
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