I am going to spend $6,000 on a 4X4, the only vehicle I could think of was a jeep wrangler. Anyone have any other ideas?
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$6,000 to spend on a 4X4 ... what would you Car Lounger's get ?
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Re: Re: (RJetta8V)
Only certain years and certain models (I'd list them, but I'd probably get it wrong at the moment) - and it goes away with a $900 coil spring/shock conversion.
Tom
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| Ive heard theyve got air suspension or something. |
Only certain years and certain models (I'd list them, but I'd probably get it wrong at the moment) - and it goes away with a $900 coil spring/shock conversion.
Tom
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What? Are you guys crazy? No love for the Eagle?
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What? Are you guys crazy? No love for the Eagle?
Re: Re: (lerker)
For me, I would look at the Jeep Grand Cherokees and the Chevy Blazer/Tahoe (full size). If these are more than he wants, I'd go Explorer, Cherokee. If he'd rather a pickup, then Ranger or full size Dodge.
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Okay, so say he wants a second car, needs some towing capabilities, some snow capabilities, some offroading capabilities and some general carrying/hauling capabilities, and he doesn't want something that is going to be wrenched on every other day. |
For me, I would look at the Jeep Grand Cherokees and the Chevy Blazer/Tahoe (full size). If these are more than he wants, I'd go Explorer, Cherokee. If he'd rather a pickup, then Ranger or full size Dodge.
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Re: Re: (lerker)
it's not.
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Old Rangies are great IF you like to fiddle and do most of yoru own work (which is DEAD EASY on these trucks). However, if you plan to have a dealer or pro do your work, it will quickly cost you too much. That's my opinion after owning one, which I LOVED.
Now, back to the matter at hand. I am in love with 2nd Gen 4runners right now... 1990-1995, IFS, Coil rear, cheap and easy to lift, very reliable and within budget. Great on and off road (within reason).
Older Land Crusiers are great too, but the prices vary WIDELY. One isn't rust free, low (around 100k is "low") milage condition will break $6k no sweat. If you don't mind some rust and other body uglies, you could do it though.
Great all around trucks.
Wranglers are fun, but I think they stink in the snow (short wheelbase) and you can't carry diddly with them.
Another alternative is an older Pathfinder. They are just as good and reliable as the Toyotas but have far lower resale (and a smaller aftermarket).
| Quote, originally posted by lerker » |
yeah, that shouldn't be too hard to keep running... 
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it's not.
Old Rangies are great IF you like to fiddle and do most of yoru own work (which is DEAD EASY on these trucks). However, if you plan to have a dealer or pro do your work, it will quickly cost you too much. That's my opinion after owning one, which I LOVED.
Now, back to the matter at hand. I am in love with 2nd Gen 4runners right now... 1990-1995, IFS, Coil rear, cheap and easy to lift, very reliable and within budget. Great on and off road (within reason).
Older Land Crusiers are great too, but the prices vary WIDELY. One isn't rust free, low (around 100k is "low") milage condition will break $6k no sweat. If you don't mind some rust and other body uglies, you could do it though.
Great all around trucks.
Wranglers are fun, but I think they stink in the snow (short wheelbase) and you can't carry diddly with them.
Another alternative is an older Pathfinder. They are just as good and reliable as the Toyotas but have far lower resale (and a smaller aftermarket).
Re: (Elbows)
I sold this truck for $5200. 1992 Toyota Pickup, 72K miles, V6, 4wd, 38.5" Swampers, 6" suspension and 4" body lift. Most reliable vehicle ever (Toyota). Went everywhere. You can easily find one fully built like mine was for less than 6K (my price was steep).
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I sold this truck for $5200. 1992 Toyota Pickup, 72K miles, V6, 4wd, 38.5" Swampers, 6" suspension and 4" body lift. Most reliable vehicle ever (Toyota). Went everywhere. You can easily find one fully built like mine was for less than 6K (my price was steep).
Re: (Rob)
Final drive, odo, and speedo were all adjusted/changed. Along with the clutch (6-puck) I was able to drive down the freeway at 80mph at just 4K RPM. Only thing was the noise and the tires had such deep tread that the truck wanted to wander a bit. As long as you hold the wheel straight and could handle a little tire growl, you would be just fine.
Final drive, odo, and speedo were all adjusted/changed. Along with the clutch (6-puck) I was able to drive down the freeway at 80mph at just 4K RPM. Only thing was the noise and the tires had such deep tread that the truck wanted to wander a bit. As long as you hold the wheel straight and could handle a little tire growl, you would be just fine.
Re: Re: (RJetta8V)
Heres mine with E-code 1/2 white front corner lights, headlamps, driving lamps and side repeaters (all upgrades). I'm happy that I don't have the air suspension, they are often neglected by the PO and the repair cost it high. Bilstein shocks and Bearmach springs (I don't recommend Bearmach as they sag). I'm looking to replace them with Old Man Emu springs and replace all the bushings on the chassis.
I've got about $5000 in repairs and upgrades. I purchased this for $1800 with a busted trans. It will cruise along at 110 mph (but thats pushing it, its comfortable at 90). These engines have there roots with the 1962 Buick Skylark. Mines only a 3.9L 174hp and I recently rebuilt the heads and have new rocker arm assemblys, lifters and push rods. There is a common mistake made with these engines, people always assume ticking with worn lifters. The problem is the rocker arm design, its aluminum with a steel cup that is crimped. This cup will break free and fall or or if your lucky will be pushed into the rocker arm. Anyways, for $160 you can buy 2 new complete rocker arm assemblies and be done with the noise. I would love to swap in a 4.6L from the P38A (2nd gen RR). For a low purchase price, these make great project vehicles. If your used to having a vehicle that is quick and reliable, then look away. These cars are best in the hands of a wrenching owner.
I would love to get a '95 LWB, these have airbags and the disovery dashboard, its also the final year. The LWB will give me 8" of extra interior space between the drivers seat the the rear passenger. No more will my 19month old son kick my chair.
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| Quote, originally posted by RJetta8V » |
| I LOVE THOSE!!! And you can find them for less than 6k. Ive always been scared of them, though. Ive heard theyve got air suspension or something. |
Heres mine with E-code 1/2 white front corner lights, headlamps, driving lamps and side repeaters (all upgrades). I'm happy that I don't have the air suspension, they are often neglected by the PO and the repair cost it high. Bilstein shocks and Bearmach springs (I don't recommend Bearmach as they sag). I'm looking to replace them with Old Man Emu springs and replace all the bushings on the chassis.
I've got about $5000 in repairs and upgrades. I purchased this for $1800 with a busted trans. It will cruise along at 110 mph (but thats pushing it, its comfortable at 90). These engines have there roots with the 1962 Buick Skylark. Mines only a 3.9L 174hp and I recently rebuilt the heads and have new rocker arm assemblys, lifters and push rods. There is a common mistake made with these engines, people always assume ticking with worn lifters. The problem is the rocker arm design, its aluminum with a steel cup that is crimped. This cup will break free and fall or or if your lucky will be pushed into the rocker arm. Anyways, for $160 you can buy 2 new complete rocker arm assemblies and be done with the noise. I would love to swap in a 4.6L from the P38A (2nd gen RR). For a low purchase price, these make great project vehicles. If your used to having a vehicle that is quick and reliable, then look away. These cars are best in the hands of a wrenching owner.
I would love to get a '95 LWB, these have airbags and the disovery dashboard, its also the final year. The LWB will give me 8" of extra interior space between the drivers seat the the rear passenger. No more will my 19month old son kick my chair.
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Re: $6,000 to spend on a 4X4 ... what would you Car Lounger's get ? (GTI1.8)
Wow...thanks for all of the replies guys. I want to spend $6g's on an SUV mainly for the winter and hauling/towing stuff / extra car. I don't want a range rover or any other high maintenance vehicles. I don't want to spend thousands for repair parts (OEM). Good gas mileage would also be a plus ... so no V8's. Keep the suggestions coming. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Wow...thanks for all of the replies guys. I want to spend $6g's on an SUV mainly for the winter and hauling/towing stuff / extra car. I don't want a range rover or any other high maintenance vehicles. I don't want to spend thousands for repair parts (OEM). Good gas mileage would also be a plus ... so no V8's. Keep the suggestions coming. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: $6,000 to spend on a 4X4 ... what would you Car Lounger's get ? (GTI1.8)
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Re: $6,000 to spend on a 4X4 ... what would you Car Lounger's get ? (GTI1.8)
I'm going to say 4Runner. That's what I'll be looking at this winter, thanks to this thread. Toyota's are damn well bulletproof for reliability.
| Quote, originally posted by GTI1.8 » |
| Wow...thanks for all of the replies guys. I want to spend $6g's on an SUV mainly for the winter and hauling/towing stuff / extra car. I don't want a range rover or any other high maintenance vehicles. I don't want to spend thousands for repair parts (OEM). Good gas mileage would also be a plus ... so no V8's. Keep the suggestions coming. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif |
I'm going to say 4Runner. That's what I'll be looking at this winter, thanks to this thread. Toyota's are damn well bulletproof for reliability.
Re: $6,000 to spend on a 4X4 ... what would you Car Lounger's get ? (Rob)
Something along the lines of this...
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But preferably more beat up, and rust is welcomed. I would also have about $4500 left over to build my own turbo set up, and still have a ton left over to maybe buy another dub.
The guys who have the most fun with their trucks, dont give a flying **** whether they get scratched, dirty or roll. I want a truck that I can roll, then roll it back over and keep on going with a big smile on my face
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(hence why I want such a ****ty beat up old rusted 4x4)
Something along the lines of this...
But preferably more beat up, and rust is welcomed. I would also have about $4500 left over to build my own turbo set up, and still have a ton left over to maybe buy another dub.
The guys who have the most fun with their trucks, dont give a flying **** whether they get scratched, dirty or roll. I want a truck that I can roll, then roll it back over and keep on going with a big smile on my face
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Re: $6,000 to spend on a 4X4 ... what would you Car Lounger's get ? (GTI1.8)
I've got a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 w/ the 6cyl. in good condition...$7k, in S. Jersey.
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| I am going to spend $6,000 on a 4X4, the only vehicle I could think of was a jeep wrangler. Anyone have any other ideas? |
I've got a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 w/ the 6cyl. in good condition...$7k, in S. Jersey.
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Re: Re: (RJetta8V)
OK, the Range Rover deal...I gotta back my old baby up. My first car was a 1995 Range Rover County SWB (short wheel base) 3.9L V8. Black over Tan. It was actually one of the last ones to come off the line from Land Rover. Then I had a 200 Land Rover Discovery which left me short of enjoying as much.
Yes they do, and to be honest...they suck! The day I bought my Rangie, I had the shop take it out and I got some Old Man Emu spring/shock combo which also raised my baby to 3" of lift. I got the HD rated springs.
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You will save yourself soo much money to get rid of the air suspension ASAP.
Actually the catch with Range Rovers and ALL land rovers is you just have to maintain it, like all cars but they need to get a little extra TLC. Thats it. Yes they do have problems as they get older, trust me I ran into plenty. What I did the day I got the car other than getting the air suspension off and lifted it, was I got all new hoses, electrical wires, fuses, a new alternator** which was a very good investiment, new Altima battery, put some D90 5 spoke 15" wheels on with AT tires. Changed the transmission fluid, and actually ALL the fluids that was in the car at the time. New K&N filter and that car ran...and ran good! Range Rovers are made to take its toll since in England they are mainly used on peoples estates so they have when romping around fields. BUT mine was in Arizona and Land Rovers do not like the heat. That I will warn you about. My brother's 1997 D90 overheated and so did mine. Thats why we got rid of them. I have been around Land Rovers my entire life....3 Discoveries, 2 D90's...one being a 2001 TD5
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, and 6 Range Rovers- 1 1989, 1994,1995,1999,2001,2001. So that has been the car I have learned to work on and love the most. I was going to recommend a Range Rover as a good car, but realised it will take more than $6,000 to get it running better than new.
OK, the Range Rover deal...I gotta back my old baby up. My first car was a 1995 Range Rover County SWB (short wheel base) 3.9L V8. Black over Tan. It was actually one of the last ones to come off the line from Land Rover. Then I had a 200 Land Rover Discovery which left me short of enjoying as much.
| Quote, originally posted by RJetta8V » |
Ive heard theyve got air suspension or something. |
Yes they do, and to be honest...they suck! The day I bought my Rangie, I had the shop take it out and I got some Old Man Emu spring/shock combo which also raised my baby to 3" of lift. I got the HD rated springs.
| Quote, originally posted by lerker » |
yeah, that shouldn't be too hard to keep running...
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Actually the catch with Range Rovers and ALL land rovers is you just have to maintain it, like all cars but they need to get a little extra TLC. Thats it. Yes they do have problems as they get older, trust me I ran into plenty. What I did the day I got the car other than getting the air suspension off and lifted it, was I got all new hoses, electrical wires, fuses, a new alternator** which was a very good investiment, new Altima battery, put some D90 5 spoke 15" wheels on with AT tires. Changed the transmission fluid, and actually ALL the fluids that was in the car at the time. New K&N filter and that car ran...and ran good! Range Rovers are made to take its toll since in England they are mainly used on peoples estates so they have when romping around fields. BUT mine was in Arizona and Land Rovers do not like the heat. That I will warn you about. My brother's 1997 D90 overheated and so did mine. Thats why we got rid of them. I have been around Land Rovers my entire life....3 Discoveries, 2 D90's...one being a 2001 TD5
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