What 4x4 would you buy? If you had to buy again??

[Ebenezr]

Just curious what the Ideas are here. What is your next best choice if someone or some unhappy incident wrenched your VX from your hands? and you could not get another. A Hummer :rollb2: a jeep :zzzo: a lexus :snooz: a Toyota forerunner with a lift :yesgray: Just want to know the opinons of my die hard VX fans. :grino:

[atilla_the_fun]

International Scout II, 1980 - Diesel!

[H3_VX]

Just curious what the Ideas are here. What is your next best choice if someone or some unhappy incident wrenched your VX from your hands? and you could not get another. A Hummer :rollb2: a jeep :zzzo: a lexus :snooz: a Toyota forerunner with a lift :yesgray: Just want to know the opinons of my die hard VX fans. :grino:

Already own a Hummer. I love the new 4Runner. They look friggin cool. I would def get the trail pkg. If something ever happened to my VX though, I would be in the market for another. I've come to love driving it as much, if not more than my Hummer. :yesb: I also agree with attila. I love the Scouts. I also would not mind a lifted Plymouth Trail Duster in yellow. :bgwb: If I somehow got lucky enough to win lotto, here is my wish list.

H1 Open Top
H2 SUT
H3T
2nd VX (Kaiser or Ironman)
Plymouth Trail Duster
2011 Toyota 4Runner
Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Ford Raptor

:p:p:p:p

[Ebenezr]

You two must be near as old as I am to remember 1980 scouts and plymouth trail Dusters. Problem with those wonderful old trucks is they didn't make them with fuel injection and computerized ignition back then.

[lasturbo]

1997 Defender 90

[atilla_the_fun]

I was actually born in 1987, but I find that it is unfortunate that I missed the cheap "convertible" two door suvs that seemed to be all the rage in the 70s: scouts, blazers, broncos, traildusters, LRs.. The cars then were uglier at the time, but the segment was more creative then. I would like to have a truck with a removable top, like the VX-02 or any of the aforementioned models... Today, the only similar vehicle is the new Murano convertible, but I believe that incredibly flagrant chick car comes with complementary estrogen hormone therapy for the driver.

[Ebenezr]

I was actually born in 1987, but I find that it is unfortunate that I missed the cheap "convertible" two door suvs that seemed to be all the rage in the 70s: scouts, blazers, broncos, traildusters, LRs.. The cars then were uglier at the time, but the segment was more creative then. I would like to have a truck with a removable top, like the VX-02 or any of the aforementioned models... Today, the only similar vehicle is the new Murano convertible, but I believe that incredibly flagrant chick car comes with complementary estrogen hormone therapy for the driver.

Hmmm. My son was born in 87. Guess I'm old enough to be your daddy. (he he he) And of those you mentioned I once had an 85 blazer.. Best 4wd I ever had..very stable in the snow.

[twalker920]

1997 Defender 90

+1 for sure

[H3_VX]

You two must be near as old as I am to remember 1980 scouts and plymouth trail Dusters. Problem with those wonderful old trucks is they didn't make them with fuel injection and computerized ignition back then.

I'm 29, but look at cars old and new online constantly. Drives my wife nuts. I saw a lifted yellow Trail Duster about 90 minutes from me for sale right after I bought "Betsy." Love at first sight.

[Ebenezr]

I'm 29, but look at cars old and new online constantly. Drives my wife nuts. I saw a lifted yellow Trail Duster about 90 minutes from me for sale right after I bought "Betsy." Love at first sight.

Do you like your H3? Does it have enough power? What engine do you have?
I drive my wife crazy fixin my VX all the time and I might consider an H3.

[Cobrajet]

What is your next best choice if someone or some unhappy incident wrenched your VX from your hands? and you could not get another.
If not a VX, I would have to locate a fully restored 1st Gen Ford Bronco (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Ford-Bronco-Sport-/290616175048?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43aa12e9c8#ht_506wt_1165) with a small block (302) V8.

[JoFotoz]

Dang it....


If not a VX, I would have to locate a fully restored 1st Gen Ford Bronco (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Ford-Bronco-Sport-/290616175048?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43aa12e9c8#ht_506wt_1165) with a small block (302) V8.

...just sold mine, ya could of had it for $7300 !

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/139.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13186)

And I'd probably get another one day!

jo

[H3_VX]

Do you like your H3? Does it have enough power? What engine do you have?
I drive my wife crazy fixin my VX all the time and I might consider an H3.

LOVE IT! I have the 3.7L I5. Its rated at 242HP. I'm content with its power, although I feel GM should've slapped the LL8 into it if they could've. I've added a K&N CAI and it helped alot, especially at higher rpms. I highly recommend the truck. Its very fun to drive. Although it gets about the same mileage as the VX. If you do buy an H3 try to stay away from the 06' model year. the 2006's had the 3.5L at 220HP and customers complained it was a dog with that engine. Not to mention some were known to have cylinder misfires. If you have the cash get an Alpha. Another bonus is that you can fit 35's under the wheel wells with very minimal TB adjust.

[TexVeX]

I would cross this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Texcavy/wreck/x-90/X90_new_shoes_fender_flairs_001-med.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Texcavy/wreck/x-90/X90_new_shoes_fender_flairs_009.jpg

With This:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/Texcavy/wreck/x-90/new-x90pic5.jpg

And then paint it orange mica,
Or some other awesome color.
But I would forever pine for another VX. :cool!:

They are both Suzuki X-90s. What I like about the yellow one is practically everything and what I like about the red is the hard top.
I'd also want the back of the X-90 converted to something like the bed of the Sidekick so that the hard top could be removed and it be like a pickup truck.
But those are just big dreams.

PS: I LOVE Scouts, just about always have.

[JHarris1385]

You are making me want to buy this one even more.

I have been in contact with the seller to meet.

http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2577409988.html

[Gussie2000]

I will look into a performance SUV such as the SS trailblazer or SRT8 grand cherokee.

[Hiredgoon]

I have wanted a Mercedes G Wagon for a long time. It's one of a very small number of vehicles I'd consider trading the VX for.

[Ebenezr]

LOVE IT! I have the 3.7L I5. Its rated at 242HP. I'm content with its power, although I feel GM should've slapped the LL8 into it if they could've. I've added a K&N CAI and it helped alot, especially at higher rpms. I highly recommend the truck. Its very fun to drive. Although it gets about the same mileage as the VX. If you do buy an H3 try to stay away from the 06' model year. the 2006's had the 3.5L at 220HP and customers complained it was a dog with that engine. Not to mention some were known to have cylinder misfires. If you have the cash get an Alpha. Another bonus is that you can fit 35's under the wheel wells with very minimal TB adjust.

Good info. I am looking at an 06 and it has a 3.5. I will take your advice and avoid.:grino:

My answer: I like the Toyota tacoma club cab short bed 4x4 and it is likely to be my next vehicle.

[H3_VX]

Good info. I am looking at an 06 and it has a 3.5. I will take your advice and avoid.:grino:

My answer: I like the Toyota tacoma club cab short bed 4x4 and it is likely to be my next vehicle.

If you do get the 06', just get an extended powertrain warranty on it. That will take care of the problem if it happens to arise. There are plenty of people who have not experienced that problem.

[VXorado]

I almost bought a H2 SUT last year for a second vehicle. I think they are such cool vehicles...but they're also stupid for a million reasons (size, gas mileage, public image). I don't think I would have liked the $100 fill ups along with constant worry that someone would be keying my H2 or putting sand in the fuel tank.

I would consider a H3T Alpha since its actually a functional V8 truck.

[RamAirZ]

After working on and driving (and getting stuck) an H1 wagon, I wouldn't even consider it. I hated that truck. The H3 Alpha is nice, but if I were to buy a brand new 4x4, it'd probably be a 4dr Rubicon. Now if I could find a sweet deal on a Unimog, that would be awesome :) BUT I think in reality I would really like to get my VX back or build another one like it, do an engine/trans swap and my other mods and call it a day.

[H3_VX]

I almost bought a H2 SUT last year for a second vehicle. I think they are such cool vehicles...but they're also stupid for a million reasons (size, gas mileage, public image). I don't think I would have liked the $100 fill ups along with constant worry that someone would be keying my H2 or putting sand in the fuel tank.

I would consider a H3T Alpha since its actually a functional V8 truck.

Getting a locking fuel door and locking gas cap might help that situation a little. As far as Hummer hate goes, it depends where you live I think. In my area, where snow falls more than rain, people are more accepting.

[H3_VX]

After working on and driving (and getting stuck) an H1 wagon, I wouldn't even consider it. I hated that truck. The H3 Alpha is nice, but if I were to buy a brand new 4x4, it'd probably be a 4dr Rubicon. Now if I could find a sweet deal on a Unimog, that would be awesome :) BUT I think in reality I would really like to get my VX back or build another one like it, do an engine/trans swap and my other mods and call it a day.

For sure, don't buy an H1 unless you plan on spending thousands on upkeep. I've been out with Jeeps and H1's on trails and the H1's never get stuck in mud. The only issue is the wheelbase sometimes gets you centered on a large rock if you're crawling. Most of that is driver error related though.

[RamAirZ]

My boss got this Wagon stuck in mud, but it was on Nitto Grapplers and KMC Rockstars, plus the southern slop down here isn't very friendly to such a heavy vehicle. I had to pull the motor, rebuild it, do alot of performance crap to it and some other stuff and man what a pain and the truck is still a dog, they should have never put a 6.2/6.5 in them. Now the Duramax versions, those are sweet but still, I don't think I would own one.

[RamAirZ]

Here's said Hummer:

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/RamAirZ/2011-09-21120613.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/RamAirZ/2011-09-21043524.jpg

[nfpgasmask]

There are a lot of 4x4s I like. If Isuzus were out of the question, I would probably go with an old Toyota LC-70 (if I could find one). Or an old Bronco or Suzuki Sammy.

If I had the money, a Defender 110 or 90 would certainly be up there in options.

Now, if you are talking new school, it would probably just been a new 4Runner.

Bart

[atilla_the_fun]

Jeep came out with the Lower forty concept. Wasn't there a kit that allowed you to build a jeep just like it, or was that from another concept jeep?

[H3_VX]

Here's said Hummer:

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/RamAirZ/2011-09-21120613.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/RamAirZ/2011-09-21043524.jpg

Dope truck. Why would the guy put NTG's on it if he's a serious wheeler though?

[Etfren]

I agree, don't like the wheels at all on that truck, and he needs some meatier tires. I like the Rockstars on other rigs, just looks dumb on an H1.

[RamAirZ]

The guy doesn't really wheel it, he's more of a "city" guy. He was originally thinking about having us do a Cummins conversion on it before he decided to have us rebuild the 6.5, he spent almost as much on the rebuild as he would have on a conversion....

[TexVeX]

You are making me want to buy this one even more.

I have been in contact with the seller to meet.

http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2577409988.html

Have you seen my Facebook album with all the X-90 pics I collected from google? Or are we fb friends yet? Anyway, I think I made it public.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2483693775707.2143844.1353482835&type=3

Enjoy...
:D

[nfpgasmask]

You guys would have loved to see all the Suzuki Jimnys they have over in Japan. Much nicer body style than the X-90.

http://www.rocky-road.com/media/jimny1.jpg

Bart

[TexVeX]

Oh I do, they're pretty neat to me.
Look at the bottom of my album in FB that I linked to above,
I collected a lot of pics of the Mighty Boy from Australia.

[Triathlete]

Maybe a new Crawlmaro (http://www.bustedknucklefilms.com/featured-rigs/crawlmaro/)...:yesy::bwgy:
http://speednik.com/files/2011/10/IMG_2531-640x426.jpg

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

http://www.todoautos.com.pe/attachments/f20/138872d1225855748-fierros-4x4-proyecto-fj-raptor-sm-front2-1-.jpg

[Ebenezr]

is that an FJ?

[LittleBeast]

suzuki samurai

http://z.about.com/d/4wheeldrive/1/0/e/7/BadbradGoat.jpg

http://trialx.com/curetalk/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2011/06/cars/1992_Suzuki_Samurai-1.jpg

[TexVeX]

WOW. Like that one.

[Triathlete]

That tin top is awesome!

[Ebenezr]

Alright guys.....I want ideas for a daily driver not these little samarai's with size 40 shoes... :)

[tom4bren]

Well, I wouldn't trade the VX for one ... but I'd dump the Eclipse for a Samurai on 31's.

[nfpgasmask]

Alright guys.....I want ideas for a daily driver not these little samarai's with size 40 shoes... :)

Samis would make a fine DD, it doesn't HAVE to bed lifted and sitting on foties.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Case in point:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170709998266+&viewitem=

I would if I could but I can't so I won't.

Bart

[Ldub]

Well now that you reveal the TRUE parameters...:rotate:

As D-D's go, I've always had a soft spot in my head for Scion X-A's...:yesgray:

Good mileage, assumed Toyota reliability/engineering, somewhat utilitarian, tons of after market, & I dunno exactly why I think they look cool, maybe it's all the possibilities...:naughty:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQalHtU5DcOJELAEYQBWhY26RsZCy68R Fhow0c4utvNv9wFwTbVVA

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQG7zU-o-LZN8IqX1CnWplFjY6EM72w0QONC9jXA929pThR3-Q1OQ

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0WNMuJnDCdOCr9RL5b1bNx8sxB237U 0rzNNCaQ2DAxmPPYUY2_A

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQucOJwUpc678CyhUy2v1_wvnY1lPQ1z JBFV4CLMFvSQRrkTazh

I know, per se, it's not 4x4...but it COULD be...:naughty:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRRQn-oDa1vbtWCBixBjJB4KVDe15Denj-Nw0Zn0QbxhE9erLxU_A

If they can do it with an XB...:smack:

Hell, you could even off road a smart car...if you could stand the shame...:laughing:

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQSZvFQzUV_8NEr-E2dH4QmAoD5KE3Q_lkT7mMhHAU-oeIvmxVB

[Ebenezr]

Case in point:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170709998266+&viewitem=

I would if I could but I can't so I won't.


Bart

Well THAT is nice. I do have to admit I was looking at Samarai's and Jeeps before I bought my VX. I'd buy that in 2 seconds...really I mean I would if I could but I can't so I....won't. is there an echo in here.???

[Ebenezr]

Well now that you reveal the TRUE parameters...:rotate:

As D-D's go, I've always had a soft spot in my head for Scion X-A's...:yesgray:

Good mileage, assumed Toyota reliability/engineering, somewhat utilitarian, tons of after market, & I dunno exactly why I think they look cool, maybe it's all the possibilities...:naughty:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQalHtU5DcOJELAEYQBWhY26RsZCy68R Fhow0c4utvNv9wFwTbVVA

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQG7zU-o-LZN8IqX1CnWplFjY6EM72w0QONC9jXA929pThR3-Q1OQ

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0WNMuJnDCdOCr9RL5b1bNx8sxB237U 0rzNNCaQ2DAxmPPYUY2_A

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQucOJwUpc678CyhUy2v1_wvnY1lPQ1z JBFV4CLMFvSQRrkTazh

I know, per se, it's not 4x4...but it COULD be...:naughty:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRRQn-oDa1vbtWCBixBjJB4KVDe15Denj-Nw0Zn0QbxhE9erLxU_A

If they can do it with an XB...:smack:

Dub you scared me a moment. When you said Scion I thought of something shaped like a shoebox with wheels. ;puke:

[TexVeX]

LOL, this is a fun thread.

[samneil2000]

How about a g-wagen truck?
http://forums.dieselstation.com/lofiversion/index.php?t30004.html

http://www.dieselupload.com/files/1/g-wagen-truck1.JPG

[Ebenezr]

Or maybe this. Pulled up to my business this morning. :)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/bt3.jpg

:dan_ban:

[WormGod]

Or maybe this. Pulled up to my business this morning. :)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/bt3.jpg

:dan_ban:

*facepalm*

Americans....

[Ebenezr]

WormGod: ha ha ha ha.!

[Triathlete]

Alright guys.....I want ideas for a daily driver not these little samarai's with size 40 shoes... :)

What is wrong with 40' s on a daily driver?

[Ebenezr]

What is wrong with 40' s on a daily driver?

They need to "fit". :)

[TexVeX]

Like the g wagon.
And the big ole truck pic made me smile.

[Ldub]

Or maybe this. Pulled up to my business this morning. :)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/bt3.jpg

:dan_ban:

That's not a truck, that's an extension...:rolleyesg

[TexVeX]

It's all trucks to me. :smilewink (Wait that's supposed to be "greek to me") oh well, for you folks, I will call whatever you deem appropriate. ;Db;

[Ldub]

Dub you scared me a moment. When you said Scion I thought of something shaped like a shoebox with wheels. ;puke:

In our world, that's called a Trooper...:laughing:

[Triathlete]

They need to "fit". :)

How do you define "fit"?:smack::bwgy:

[Triathlete]

Here is a nice D90...

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_3479.jpg

And its for sale...$25k:yesy:

[Ebenezr]

How do you define "fit"?:smack::bwgy:

Well I wear a 9 1/2 mens...:bgwo:

[tom4bren]

Well I wear a 9 1/2 mens...:bgwo:

I have no response to that.

[Ebenezr]

I have no response to that.


X2.

[VXjunky]

even looks a bit like a vx.......... http://www.tecca.com/news/2011/06/27/flypmode-humvee-darpa-xc2v/

[Triathlete]

There is a DARPA VX. There are pics on this site that I took of it when they came through Tucson a few years back. There is also a thread on here where they were building it and getting info. Search Austin Tech (I think that was it) and Darpa.

[deermagnet]

For me it would be today's version of the vehicle I traded in to get my VX.

http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/mgpa/vx/vx/ram.gif

http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/mgpa/vx/vx/raminter.gif

There is no other street legal vehicle that can give me that king-of-the-road feeling like a Dodge Ram 4X4.

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer) :_steering

[VXjunky]

Lil sumthin for ya DM........... http://newcarspec.com/2011/05/31/2012-dodge-rampage-concept-review-a-pick-up-car/

[Ebenezr]

Lil sumthin for ya DM........... http://newcarspec.com/2011/05/31/2012-dodge-rampage-concept-review-a-pick-up-car/

Ha ha ha. has an iron man like interior. but I kind of like it. Finally some imagination.

[deermagnet]

I'm not liking that at all. It's a little too sleek and curvy. Not manly enough for the truck crowd. ;Dy;

Mark

[Ldub]

Lil sumthin for ya DM........... http://newcarspec.com/2011/05/31/2012-dodge-rampage-concept-review-a-pick-up-car/

Oh look...someone re-invented the ridgeline/el camino...:rotate:.:laughing:

[Chopper]

Rubicon 4dr Jeep, w/ the pickup bed kit option they have. The conversion is simple, and the one I saw was excellent .
Scrambler lives and breathes :)