help me brainstorm what to get for my next vehicle
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sixstringsteve
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- UT
Thanks guys, I really appreciate how supportive everyone is.
Well, thanks to everyone except for Kyle and Kevin.
Well, thanks to everyone except for Kyle and Kevin.
Skylinerider
Wandering the desert
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- Ephraim
Congrats Steve! I know you'll get a lot of use out of the rig, and it will suit all your outdoor activities.
- Location
- Stinkwater
I'm still calling BS....
Maybe it's not Steve. Maybe he's been bodysnatched. :guilty:
(where'd the tinfoil hat smiley go?)
- Location
- West Bountiful, UT
sixstringsteve
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- UT
Here are some better pictures of it in the light:
Sorry to lead you guys on. As soon as everyone was super supportive I felt really bad. But Kyle, Kevin, Rock Taco, and Kurt know me too well. That Taco costs $45k new. It has lift blocks, maxed out upper control arms that won't allow another mm of droop, big chrome wheels, tires that can't clear the fenders going over a curb, and chrome rock steps bolted to the body (not even to the frame). All that being said, I could easily see how someone could get wrapped up in the excitement of the moment and walk away with something like that.
jgottfredson offered to sell me his 2003 Montero for a price I couldn't refuse. It's paid for, it's got 132k miles, and it's not perfect (which makes it perfect for my needs). I won't feel bad getting it muddy or loading it up with camping gear or letting the dog ride in it.
These monteros have some really cool features. They're IFS and IRS. In fact, I think it's the IRS that was the biggest selling point for me. These things do really well on mild offroad stuff like washboards and mild trails. I have no doubt it would complete elephant hill without issue. It's got 31s, 9.5" rear diff and 8" front diff, an excellent traction control system, 4wd shifting on the fly, center diff lock, quirky looks, and supposedly they're dead reliable. I'm a tiny bit worried about reliability compared to what I just came from, but the more I research them, the more people say they run forever with a few preventive maintenance items (valve guides and orings, timing belts, fluids, etc). It's no powerhouse, but it gets the job done. It should get me about 18 mpg mixed, and I'm hoping for 20mpg on really long trips, but who knows. it's nice not to have a car payment and to save some money for emergencies. I'll be saving up for my new tacoma one day, but for now I'm really excited and I think this rig can do everything I need from it.
Sorry to lead you guys on. As soon as everyone was super supportive I felt really bad. But Kyle, Kevin, Rock Taco, and Kurt know me too well. That Taco costs $45k new. It has lift blocks, maxed out upper control arms that won't allow another mm of droop, big chrome wheels, tires that can't clear the fenders going over a curb, and chrome rock steps bolted to the body (not even to the frame). All that being said, I could easily see how someone could get wrapped up in the excitement of the moment and walk away with something like that.
jgottfredson offered to sell me his 2003 Montero for a price I couldn't refuse. It's paid for, it's got 132k miles, and it's not perfect (which makes it perfect for my needs). I won't feel bad getting it muddy or loading it up with camping gear or letting the dog ride in it.
These monteros have some really cool features. They're IFS and IRS. In fact, I think it's the IRS that was the biggest selling point for me. These things do really well on mild offroad stuff like washboards and mild trails. I have no doubt it would complete elephant hill without issue. It's got 31s, 9.5" rear diff and 8" front diff, an excellent traction control system, 4wd shifting on the fly, center diff lock, quirky looks, and supposedly they're dead reliable. I'm a tiny bit worried about reliability compared to what I just came from, but the more I research them, the more people say they run forever with a few preventive maintenance items (valve guides and orings, timing belts, fluids, etc). It's no powerhouse, but it gets the job done. It should get me about 18 mpg mixed, and I'm hoping for 20mpg on really long trips, but who knows. it's nice not to have a car payment and to save some money for emergencies. I'll be saving up for my new tacoma one day, but for now I'm really excited and I think this rig can do everything I need from it.
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Spork
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- Saratoga Springs, UT
clfrnacwby
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- NV
Hahaha...good one, Steve. I knew something was fishy as well. Big, flashy, over-the-top, and unusable? Definitely not you. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on how this rig performs.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
Dang, I'm not as sneaky as I thought.
I'm still a huge toyota fan, they make the vehicles that suit my needs and they're super reliable. That being said, it's going to be fun to try something else out and learn about monteros.
I'm still a huge toyota fan, they make the vehicles that suit my needs and they're super reliable. That being said, it's going to be fun to try something else out and learn about monteros.
Skylinerider
Wandering the desert
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- Ephraim
Nothing has changed
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- Stinkwater
Haha, nice call Kyle.
That looks a little better on you, Steve. It looks like it'll have a ton of cargo room in the rear, and a rack on top for more, plus seating for four-and-a-small-dog? I think you're set.
That looks a little better on you, Steve. It looks like it'll have a ton of cargo room in the rear, and a rack on top for more, plus seating for four-and-a-small-dog? I think you're set.
193kyle
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- Chattanooga, TN
Wow Steve! It sure looks different in the morning light! Congrats on the new rig, even if its not a blinged out tacoma....
sixstringsteve
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- Location
- UT
It actually seats 7, but I'll probably remove the rear seat for the time being. It has a cool trunk under the rear floor, a lot like the Ridgeline.
The advice in this thread was exactly what I needed. Many thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and opinions and leading me to a vehicle purchase I feel good about. I'm so glad to be done searching ksl.
The advice in this thread was exactly what I needed. Many thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and opinions and leading me to a vehicle purchase I feel good about. I'm so glad to be done searching ksl.
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audiofreak97
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- Magna
haha, something didn't seem right with the chrome wheels and nerf bars and the drop bracket lift, but if was your dream truck who am I to naysay. Congrats though on the new vehicle. Can't wait to see this buildup.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
Yeah, sorry to lie to everyone.
I'll start a build thread soon but it's not going to be very exciting. A sleeping platform, maybe a fridge, and possibly a small ome lift one day. That should be about it. I need rme's help to keep this one close to stock.
I'll start a build thread soon but it's not going to be very exciting. A sleeping platform, maybe a fridge, and possibly a small ome lift one day. That should be about it. I need rme's help to keep this one close to stock.
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johngottfredson
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- Alpine
That there is one sexy vehicle choice. You must have stole that from some sucker
sixstringsteve
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- UT
I got a good deal, there's no doubt about that.
Not gonna lie I kinda fell for it, I just figured you were going to ditch all the chrome, lose the lift and big tires, and have a brand new truck even if it did mean having a payment. It didn't all make logical sense, but I'll never second-guess a choice you make. You, more than anyone I know, outweighs their decisions and options before going through with any transaction, I just figured you weighed your options and it was what made you happy.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
I've lost lots of sleep overthinking vehicle purchases. I'm really good at coming up with "justifications" for things in a rig I need.
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