MH_Stevens
 
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LX470/FJZ100 For Baja? 
 
 
I need get away from my kids! I need get away from Southern California! I need escape from my pretentious neighbors! I need some space from everything
that keeps me from the wife who I never see much these days between ball games and Sea World! 
 
I want it to be a good roader, a good washboarder and a truck to sleep and live in. Thinking of a Lexas LX 470/land Cruiser FJZ100 (when I find an old
one I can afford). What do you experienced guys think of that? 
 
Mike S
 
 
 
 
Cheers, 
 
            Mike Stevens 
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Ken Cooke
 
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As long as the vehicle gets you where you need to go, you have a sturdy (newer) spare tire, tires with a good sidewall that you're not afraid to air
down when you hit the washboard, has a good rear limited slip or factory locking differential, working a/c, etc.  
 
Generally, Toyotas earn high marks among the ppl on this board, and you can't go wrong with one.  I own a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and that is my Baja
vehicle of choice.  Now, if I could only afford the $5K for the full 4-link Fabtech coil-over suspension, then, my Jeep would eat anything for
lunch! 
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MH_Stevens
 
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UPDATE: I got a 97 Land Cruiser, last year of the 80 series. Could not be more happy - this is a wonderful wagon. Such build quality and capability.
Took her to Baja for first time last weekend.
 
 
 
 
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            Mike Stevens 
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David K
 
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Good for you! Pictures please!!! 
 
"Oh what a feeling, Toyota!"
 
 
 
 
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Ken Cooke
 
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 | Quote: |  Originally posted by MH_Stevens 
UPDATE: I got a 97 Land Cruiser, last year of the 80 series. Could not be more happy - this is a wonderful wagon. Such build quality and capability.
Took her to Baja for first time last weekend.   |  
  
 
In Joshua Tree earlier this month, we had an early '90s model Land Cruiser with a diesel engine, 2" Old Man Emu suspension, and LT285 tires attend the
run.  His vehicle was amazing in all of the things it could do - in relative luxury as well.  A very amazing vehicle.
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Ken Cooke
 
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David, 
 
Is that you standing next to a new Toyota 4WD pickup truck??? 
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Bruce R Leech
 
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I like a Ford
 
 
 
 
Bruce R Leech 
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