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I think I want to check out the ham world. Can the cheap Bao Feng HTs be used as a scanner? And will they receive weather alerts? I want to get something that I can use to listen with and see whats on the air waves in my area. If it seems active and interesting I will pursue the ham stuff...

Living on the coast there are plenty of marine radios for sale. I reckon they are not legal to use on land? If not, what land legal radio is similar in operation and features? Comments are appreciated.

What sort of set up gets the best MPG in a 2500 Suburban with an auto trans? I am interested in a mid to late 90s model. Though I like the '91 and earlier body style I doubt I could find one in good daily driver shape.

I am thinking I might want to add front and rear bumpers to my 1999 Toyota 4 Runner. Are there any bumpers that are a bit more heavy duty than stock but not full on EXPO gear? It seems like the only options I see are in the 'armor' category.

Been searching for a vehicle for some time and came across this Toyota, wonder what you guys/gals opinions are of this 4Runner... http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?ownerId=100013430&searchRadius=0&listingId=356821529 Mods, if this is inappropriate please delete.

I am looking for a truck that I will drive for about 3 years. At that point my son will get his learners permit and begin driving. Eventually the truck will be his. I am sorta debating getting an older truck, something that we can tinker with so he can learn how vehicles work, vs a newer...

I have one to use at work. It is 4WD with access cab, 201,000 miles. Gets 10 to 11 mpg around town. Is this about avg for this truck?

Found a 2006 PR Taco for sale, 101,000 miles and looks ok from a brief walk around. I am arranging for a test drive tomorrow. Any comments on what to look for as far as known issues/problems? Thanks!

I was going to get a new(to me) vehicle a year ago but family issues slowed down the process. Back looking again and have some questions for the Toyota crew here- I was looking at 4door Tacos and 4 runners. The truck has a bed and would get a topper. It seems to me the truck would be more...

Does the red goop indicate this case has been opened up and worked on?

Hey Nissan folks, I looked at a 2004 xterra, 46k miles, 4 x 4, looked great inside and out. Any known issues with this particular model? It is on a dealer lot and they are asking $13k. Comments are appreciated!

I am looking for a new to me vehicle to purchase in the fall, or sooner if I find the right deal. I posted in the taco/tundra/4 runner forum and got some good feedback. Now I am looking at cruisers. I like the way the 60s look and want some information. I have been and will continue to search...

In the fall I will be buying a vehicle. I want something that is OK for some off road use, but not tricked out to the extreme. We (me, wife and 7 yo son) are going to start doing more traveling. Probably a mix of camping/hotel trips to state parks, national forests, national parks, etc. I am...

I have read a lot of threads here and have some questions- What is the best option for a radio with the ability to contact someone in an emergency situation? It seems a lot of you all use 2 meter for communication with buddies on treks, but I have read that if you use ham for emergency there...