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sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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UT
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Yukon vs 100 series. I know you have both. Which would you recommend for mild backcountry travel mixed with freeway driving?
 
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Unimog

Unimog

Eric
Location
Stansbury Park, UT
sixstringsteve said:
I went to a bunch of dealers and test drove a few different rigs. I like the yukon/tahoes, but they're a little big. I really like the monteros, but the two I looked at were trashed and the one I wanted to buy had already sold over the weekend. I'm thinking either a 100 series or a 2003 XLS montero are going to be the best. I checked out the gx 470 and I didn't bond with it. So now I'll play the patient game and wait for the right non-leather montero to pop up. Let me know if you see anything like that.
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If the yukon/tahoe feels a little big, a 4-door half ton is going to feel like you are driving the queen mary. They ride fantastic, but are looong.
 
sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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UT
ok montero heads, help me out here.

2001-2002 Montero Limited (which should have the tiptronic tranny, good tcase, and the 3.5L motor) vs 2003+.

The 2003 has the bigger 3.8L engine which seems to have slightly fewer problems. However, these rigs are running $2k more. Thoughts?
 
sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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UT
Does anyone know if the 2002 Limited Monteros had the traction control? I really like that feature of the 2003+ models, but I don't like having to put premium fuel in them.
 
DAA

DAA

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West Bountiful, UT
sixstringsteve said:
Paging daa.

Yukon vs 100 series. I know you have both. Which would you recommend for mild backcountry travel mixed with freeway driving?
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Well... Depends on your definition of "mild", but, for us and how we actually use them, I much prefer our Yukon over the 100 Series. I don't want to get the Toyota nation all up in arms at me though. So that's all I have to say.

- DAA
 
TRD270

TRD270

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SaSaSandy
The premium fuel shouldn't be an issue at our elevation, should be able to run regular no problem.
 
Cascadia

Cascadia

Undecided
Location
Orem, Utah
I know it's probably not like European cars but our mini detonates like crazy with even mid grade or not awesome premium. But I think every car we've owned the last 8 years except my trucks have been premium so it's normal for us. $5 more a fillup isn't going to make anyone go broke.
 
Unimog

Unimog

Eric
Location
Stansbury Park, UT
Premium requirement is a pet peeve of mine. I get it with motorcycles and maybe sports cars, but on a properly engineered car/suv, the higher compression just isn't needed for good performance. The only thing that drives me crazier, is people putting premium in a car that doesn't need it, thinking it is somehow going to give them better performance or is better for the car.
 
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cackalak

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Taking into context that a 2WD would suffice for your uses, I would consider a Forester. They've got pretty good clearance stock (close to 9"), great AWD system, and 32-33MPG on the freeway/. You can also get it in 6-sp manual. We have an Outback and I've been pretty impressed by it. We are more apt to take road trips in the Subaru than the 100, because it gets more than twice the MPG. I also got a Yakima Loadwarrior rack for it for the dirty gear, and a hitch rack for the bikes.
 
TRD270

TRD270

Emptying Pockets Again
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SaSaSandy
I still say your not going to be happy with anything but a Tacoma, bite the bullet put a sizeable down payment on one and pay it off as quick as you can.
 
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