Soviet EV and taco chronicles + future ponderings about Fendie

[Desertbreh]

Point duly noted... That car is your kryptonite

He's

CrossTranny is hot garbage.

This whole offroad search is the most classic case of champagne tastes on a beer budget... just get an old vehicle a la FJ - it won't depreciate and will be cool and still pretty reliable I'm sure... or grab up a brand new low end Wrangler. That two door you suggested for me for $25k will be worth $25K in four years, so :whynot: just ? (same could be said for a nice FJ).

Ha ha. Errbody knows its an "announced" beer budget. But he can afford whatever 4X4 he wants except for it interfering with his 80% savings, his fucked up Russian beancounter phobias, his view of the world as a fucked up doomsday vs. living in the greatest country on earth in a financial upturn and enjoying his days on the rock. SO MUCH TURMOIL in the head of Marshal Maximillian Zhukov, Hero of the Soviet Union.

[D Griff]

He's

CrossTranny is hot garbage.

This whole offroad search is the most classic case of champagne tastes on a beer budget... just get an old vehicle a la FJ - it won't depreciate and will be cool and still pretty reliable I'm sure... or grab up a brand new low end Wrangler. That two door you suggested for me for $25k will be worth $25K in four years, so :whynot: just ? (same could be said for a nice FJ).

Ha ha. Errbody knows its an "announced" beer budget. But he can afford whatever 4X4 he wants except for it interfering with his 80% savings, his fucked up Russian beancounter phobias, his view of the world as a fucked up doomsday vs. living in the greatest country on earth in a financial upturn and enjoying his days on the rock. SO MUCH TURMOIL in the head of Marshal Maximillian Zhukov, Hero of the Soviet Union.

too... the man could clearly go on a loaded out Rubicon or more if desired... but :scrogge: gonna

[CaleDeRoo]

Which year did they turn into the shit 7 seaters

That's the Pathfinder.

Which were huge since like 2004 or so.

[max225]

Ha ha. Errbody knows its an "announced" beer budget. But he can afford whatever 4X4 he wants except for it interfering with his 80% savings, his fucked up Russian beancounter phobias, his view of the world as a fucked up doomsday vs. living in the greatest country on earth in a financial upturn and enjoying his days on the rock. SO MUCH TURMOIL in the head of Marshal Maximillian Zhukov, Hero of the Soviet Union.

too... the man could clearly go on a loaded out Rubicon or more if desired... but :scrogge: gonna

Why do I have to ? This vehicle is something that I don’t necessarily want to be new because it may got some abuse, be parked out side etc.

[D Griff]

too... the man could clearly go on a loaded out Rubicon or more if desired... but :scrogge: gonna

Why do I have to ? This vehicle is something that I don’t necessarily want to be new because it may got some abuse, be parked out side etc.

You don't... but you also seem to want a nice/cool/interesting/great condition vehicle... cheap vehicles are going to be, well, cheap vehicles. There's a reason nice, used 4X4s are pricey, people want them. No one wants a 10 year old Malipoo by comparison, so they're cheap as hell.

[max225]

Why do I have to ? This vehicle is something that I don’t necessarily want to be new because it may got some abuse, be parked out side etc.

You don't... but you also seem to want a nice/cool/interesting/great condition vehicle... cheap vehicles are going to be, well, cheap vehicles. There's a reason nice, used 4X4s are pricey, people want them. No one wants a 10 year old Malipoo by comparison, so they're cheap as hell.

That’s ok. Then the question becomes whether or not I need to re/adjust. I don’t think 12-18k is cheap after all I am looking at vehicles up to 13 years old. The newer FJs just get too close to new Jeep pricing

[max225]

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/ ... 84808.html

This thing is 10,800

[Desertbreh]

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/ ... 84808.html

This thing is 10,800

TBH I would just go buy that right now and see what happens.

[Desertbreh]

Reserve 5 grand for problems. Apparently this is a dick swinging he man luxury ride vs. the vomit inducing LX470 with its annoying ricer reliability. It is handsome.

[max225]

Reserve 5 grand for problems. Apparently this is a dick swinging he man luxury ride vs. the vomit inducing LX470 with its annoying ricer reliability. It is handsome.

1 family owner ... thing looks mint.. how bad can it possibly be ? Shocks all around are 1k . It should always be worth 5k...

[Desertbreh]

Reserve 5 grand for problems. Apparently this is a dick swinging he man luxury ride vs. the vomit inducing LX470 with its annoying ricer reliability. It is handsome.

1 family owner ... thing looks mint.. how bad can it possibly be ? Shocks all around are 1k . It should always be worth 5k...

Do it. I kind of wish I needed it I'd have you go get it for me..............I think RR's are stupid as a rule but for that price and mileage and ownership I would try it out. They are incredibly nice when they run.

[max225]

1 family owner ... thing looks mint.. how bad can it possibly be ? Shocks all around are 1k . It should always be worth 5k...

Do it. I kind of wish I needed it I'd have you go get it for me..............I think RR's are stupid as a rule but for that price and mileage and ownership I would try it out. They are incredibly nice when they run.

It would be almost 1/3 of the price of a fj with the same miles and condition after tax

[Desertbreh]

Do it. I kind of wish I needed it I'd have you go get it for me..............I think RR's are stupid as a rule but for that price and mileage and ownership I would try it out. They are incredibly nice when they run.

It would be almost 1/3 of the price of a fj with the same miles and condition after tax

Also, Lesbereal. You have issues. You won't have it long enough to get really fooked.

[max225]

It would be almost 1/3 of the price of a fj with the same miles and condition after tax

Also, Lesbereal. You have issues. You won't have it long enough to get really fooked.

Very likely...

[Apex]

It would be almost 1/3 of the price of a fj with the same miles and condition after tax

Also, Lesbereal. You have issues. You won't have it long enough to get really fooked.

Risk vs reward on this seems to be

[Desertbreh]

Also, Lesbereal. You have issues. You won't have it long enough to get really fooked.

Very likely...

So have you made an appointment to go look at this nasty bitch or what?

[Tar]

If I had money to burn and wanted something.... different.

[Apex]

If I had money to burn and wanted something.... different.

You can buy these military surplus for like $5k.
Might need some work with the DMV but it’s doable.

Edit: my apologies, I forgot you were Canadian.
Please accept this bottle of Molson and maple syrup as pittance.

[max225]

Very likely...

So have you made an appointment to go look at this nasty bitch or what?

I sent an email...

Trans service on these things is a bitch... Lifetime "fluid" so exhaust and maybe engine has to get moved/come out in order to get the pan done...
Other than that they seem ok... Some suspension popping due to sway bar end links (20 min job)

No other major issues I could find... some have timing chain issues, but they seem be somewhat random and with higher miles. And one should be able to "hear it" during the test drive/start up

[max225]

If I had money to burn and wanted something.... different.

I toyed with this idea. Most of them are the 6.7 N'A which doesn't reach freeway speeds. 55mph top speed. They are "fun on paper" but terrible in real life, especially military spec.

Parts like tires etc are VERY expensive and can be hard to come by... And the 5k ones are a pipe dream, most 5k units need 10k in work... sorted ones are around 25k in military spec... I am looking for something that is comfortable as well... so this doesn't fit the bill at all.

[max225]

SO yea nothing new here on the RR. If shit breaks (and it will) it will cost a lot... No idea how common it is because the average RR owner dealer services and the 2/3rd owner drives it off a cliff.


There is anus puckering when it comes to these, because you're rolling dice. Taking it on a trail+going far away is likely a pretty futile proposition which sort of negates my wants/needs for the car. But it would make for an epic daily... gas mileage be damned.

[max225]

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/deta ... n=atempest

So i know this is far more money than the RR. But I am anticipating 0 headaches on this thing... It would also be about 5-8k cheaper than a wrangler... with a similar depreciation schedule and (more space) inside since i am considering 2 door

[Gberg2119]

Wait. Are you ing the mini for a ?

Or is the a sidepiece?

[max225]

Wait. Are you ing the mini for a ? Or is the a sidepiece?

No on the mini. It will stay as a fun/commuter/city car. I want to add a 4x4 that is utilitarian. And preferably under 20k... but that seems to be impossible to find.

[Tar]

If I had money to burn and wanted something.... different.

I toyed with this idea. Most of them are the 6.7 N'A which doesn't reach freeway speeds. 55mph top speed. They are "fun on paper" but terrible in real life, especially military spec.

Parts like tires etc are VERY expensive and can be hard to come by... And the 5k ones are a pipe dream, most 5k units need 10k in work... sorted ones are around 25k in military spec... I am looking for something that is comfortable as well... so this doesn't fit the bill at all.

They are super cool vehicles, but I didn't really put a thought into 5k tires but figured maintenance would be all DIY and special order. The hidden costs make it a for me too Bob.