Sandman

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Sandman
A most excellent choice.

Just to further elaborate, imagine a yellow 4 door sedan. I can't...but 4x4 vehicle?oh yeah!

[Sandman]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
Just to further elaborate, imagine a yellow 4 door sedan. I can't...but 4x4 vehicle?oh yeah!

It's a good color to have when the Jeeps come out to rescue us.

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Sandman
It's a good color to have when the Jeeps come out to rescue us.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by Sandman
A Land Rover Defender is easily twice as expensive as a Toyota FJ.

No sir.   You have got to know where to look and this is the best place for em.  

$23,999 Land Rover D90

[Sandman]

Originally posted by Masherbrum
No sir.   You have got to know where to look and this is the best place for em.  

$23,999 Land Rover D90

Hehe... let's compare 12 year old apples to 12 year old apples.

[Gunslinger]

Originally posted by Sandman
I've been browsing through the site that hosted that video. It's lots of the same sort of driving. The guy has three things going wrong for him in most (if not all) of the videos. Wrong tires, heavy pedal, and he's wheeling with the wrong people. The FJ (and the Xterra for that matter) are not in the same class as Jeeps and Land Cruisers. The vehicle cannot do the things that they can do. Trying to push it past its envelope just results in damage.

doesn't look like any in those vids are using mud tires.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by Sandman
Hehe... let's compare 12 year old apples to 12 year old apples.

BUT, that D90 is quite possibly the most capable 4WD vehicle ever to grace Planet Earth.   A shame the Airbag constraints ended US Imports in 1997.  

FJ's need HEAVY MODIFICATION to go off road.    The lifts alone approach $2,000-$3,000 for accommodating 35" tires which seems to be the target lift these days.  

The resale on the D90's are also probably greater than any other vehicle built in the last 25 years.

[Sandman]

Don't get me wrong... I'd love to have a D90.

[Ripsnort]

The D90 would not even come close to what I need.

I need an SUV. Big enough to carry the dog, hunting gear and a couple of boys.  I need a daily driver for grocery getting and commuting twice a week.  I need something I can drive in the snow, have the ability to pull a boat and get better mileage than an F250 460ci engine.

A D90 is overkill IMO.

Anyway, the FJ really attracts me, both price, and its exterior/interior looks.

I've already got 4 people interested in the BMW and will most likely sell it within the week.  Then I'll drive my truck for a few months while I shop around for a replacement vehicle. It may or may not be an FJ Cruiser, but I hope it will be.

[Sandman]

I can say the same thing about Jeeps. I keep looking at them, but they can't come close to carrying the amount of stuff I put into the Nissan... unless I go with a Cherokee, and I'm not interested in those at all.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by Sandman
I can say the same thing about Jeeps. I keep looking at them, but they can't come close to carrying the amount of stuff I put into the Nissan... unless I go with a Cherokee, and I'm not interested in those at all.

I hear a "Wagoneer" calling your name.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
The D90 would not even come close to what I need.

Oh stop!   I was having fun with Sandy, and he knows, that I know, that we'd both love to have a D90!  

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Masherbrum
Oh stop!   I was having fun with Sandy, and he knows, that I know, that we'd both love to have a D90!  

I'd love to have it too! If I had that kind of disposable income to toss carelessly around!

[Ripsnort]

Sold the BMW (had 3 buyers fighting over it! Got more than I expected for it!)

Ordered this today:

(3-12 weeks delivery)

Color=Titanium
239HP 4.0L V6 VVT-i
5 A/T
Part-time 4X4 System
Variable Gear Power Steering
P265/70R 17" Black Steel Wheels
Full Size Spare-Rear Door Mounted

EXTERIOR
Black Overfenders
Black Bumpers (Silver Tone Highlights)
Skid Plates (Engine,Transfer Case, Fuel)
Silver Tone Door Handles and Mirrors
White Roof
Tow Hooks (2 Front/1 Rear)
Mudguards

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
8-way Adjustable Drivers Seat
Water-repellent Seats
Rubber-like Cabin & Cargo Area Flooring
60/40 Split 2nd Row Seats w/Removable
Bottom Cushion
AM/FM/CD Audio 6-Spkrs (2 In Headliner)
Power Windows & Door Locks
Tilt Urethane Steering Wheel
Exterior Color Center Front-Dash
Panel Insert
Sunvisor with Mirror(Passenger Side)
4-Cup Holders/2-Bottle Holders
Rear Defogger
Rear Cargo Tie-down Hooks
Passenger Seat Back Pocket

SAFETY
Driver & Front Passenger Airbags
Star Safety System: Vehicle Stability
Control(VSC),Traction Control,Anti-Lock
Brake Systm(ABS) w/Electrnic Brake-force
Distribution(EBD) & Brake Assist
3-pt Seat Belts in All Seating Positions
ELR Dr Seat Belt/ALR & ELR Pass Seatblts
ISO Fix Anchors in Outer Rear Seat
Locations
Top Tether Anchors All Rear Seat

Convenience Package:
Remote Keyless
Entry, Cruise Control, Power Outside .......
Mirror with Image Light, Rear Parking ......
Sonar, Privacy Glass, Rear Wiper, Daytime ..
Running Lights .............................

Upgrade Package #2:
A-TRAC, Rear ...........
Differential Lock, Multi-Info Display ......
(Dash Mounted/Exterior Temperature Gauge, ..
Compass, Inclinometer), P265/70R 17" .......
Alloy Wheels, 2-1 Audio 6-Disc Changer, ....
D-Pillar Speakers, 400W Inverter, Leather ..
Steering Wheel w/Audio Controls/Cruise .....
Control Function, Silver Tone Shift Lever, .
Color-Keyed (Exterior Color) Interior Door .
Trim Inserts, Rear Subwoofer ...............

Individual Options and Accessories:
Rock Rails
Side Curtain Airbags
Front Skid Plate
Roof Rack
Ski/Snowboard attachment
Spare Tire cover
Tow Hitch
TRD Performance Exhaust
TRD Cold Air Intake.
All Weather matts/Cargo matt
Rear door storage

[Sandman]

Nice.