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shfd739 said:
4Runner Trail Edition. Just as capable and a lot nicer.
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You know, I'm just as much of a Toyota guy as I am a Jeep guy - actually owned more Toyotas than Jeeps - and I've thought about a 4Runner, but I'm leaning towards the Jeep.
 
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Remi said:
4Runner, but I'm leaning towards the Jeep.
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Both are badass, thats a good problem to have... deciding between the two.
 
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Remi said:
You know, I'm just as much of a Toyota guy as I am a Jeep guy - actually owned more Toyotas than Jeeps - and I've thought about a 4Runner, but I'm leaning towards the Jeep.
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I've got friends with both newer Jeeps and 4Runners and they prefer the 4Runner. The little bit harder wheeling the Jeep can handle you probably don't want to take a nearly new truck on so they don't use it to its full potential.

I daily drive a '97 Land Cruiser with lift,armor, 35s etc and I'm looking to get rid of it. I'm beyond tired of it.
 
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shfd739 said:
I've got friends with both newer Jeeps and 4Runners and they prefer the 4Runner. The little bit harder wheeling the Jeep can handle you probably don't want to take a nearly new truck on so they don't use it to its full potential.

I daily drive a '97 Land Cruiser with lift,armor, 35s etc and I'm looking to get rid of it. I'm beyond tired of it.
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I love cruisers. Never owned one though.

It's really too bad the new American ones are practically crossovers. What an insult to the cruiser heritage.
 
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Remi said:
I love cruisers. Never owned one though.

It's really too bad the new American ones are practically crossovers. What an insult to the cruiser heritage.
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The new ones look crossoverish but they're actually really capable and overbuilt trucks if you can swing the price tag.

I'm looking at an '03-'07 and will be under $20k.
 
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Can't wait to get my old school Trooper out here. There looks to be a few fun areas to go cruising in it out here.
 
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shfd739 said:
The new ones look crossoverish but they're actually really capable and overbuilt trucks if you can swing the price tag.

I'm looking at an '03-'07 and will be under $20k.
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I know, I'm sure they are beasts still. Just not moving in the direction that most cruiser enthusiasts would like. Marketing to a completely different demographic, for a completely different purpose.
 
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Remi said:
I know, I'm sure they are beasts still. Just not moving in the direction that most cruiser enthusiasts would like. Marketing to a completely different demographic, for a completely different purpose.
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I think it all depends on the application. For the newer vehicles, if you want a mix of off roading and a commuter/ family vehicle then roll with the 4 runner. If you want a more hard core off roading and less commuter/ family then roll with the jeep.

Oh... I just noticed that you're talking about land cruisers haha. As a off roading person I don't like the direction of the new land cruisers. If I had to buy a new Toyota personally I would get a 4 runner or Tacoma. But thats just me.
 
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I think it all depends on the application. For the newer vehicles, if you want a mix of off roading and a commuter/ family vehicle then roll with the 4 runner. If you want a more hard core off roading and less commuter/ family then roll with the jeep.

Oh... I just noticed that you're talking about land cruisers haha. As a off roading person I don't like the direction of the new land cruisers. If I had to buy a new Toyota personally I would get a 4 runner or Tacoma. But thats just me.
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I've had several Jeeps, 4runners, and Tacos and loved them all. I sold my '12 Taco a few months ago because I really just needed something bigger. Kids, dogs, camping and beach gear, etc.....so I bought an '02 Excursion. But I still have my Jeep lust. Thinking about buying a newer Unlimited - would be nice with the kids - but I might settle for a TJ to tow behind the Ex, if I can find one that's well-built by someone who knows what they are doing, for a fair price.

Hoping to take a week long trip out to CO next summer to do Black Bear and Imogene passes, and then the Rubicon in a few years.

I've always loved cruisers and I agree, I wish they'd go back to their more hardcore roots.

Edit: you know much about those trails, @Tigger?
 
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Remi said:
I sold my '12 Taco a few months ago because I really just needed something bigger.
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I would like a full size truck, in particular a diesel. But I'm perfectly happy with my tacoma, I just wish I would win the lottery. Tacoma's are like grown up tinker toys haha theres so much I want to do to that truck.

I could totally understand to upgrade to a bigger vehicle for family and such.
 
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Remi said:
Troopers are cool. Too bad they haven't sold them in the US for so long.
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I agree. Mine is an older 93 that needs a little work but its fun.
 
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I'm sad.. I'm finishing my last growler of beer I brought from home. Oh well, got a fridge full of bottles from local breweries
 
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