Metrocruiser
New member
Hi all,
(Edit Feb 4, 2021switched to MB Sprinter)
Have not been here in a while. My kids have been the main reason for that. Now they are able to chop wood and light fires. Yay!
We have had a Nissan Armada since 2005 and we will be retiring it from the daily grind. However, I do not think that this is the vehicle to take us up to Alaska.
When I was a little more active here (2014), I was planning to build an 80 series. Reading the Australian 4 wheel drive mags was an awesome way to spend my free time.
Can you please chime in and let me know if there is a better Landcruiser/Lexus platform to build from? Im ok with the 80, but after seeing a nice 100 I was wondering about the value and cost of aftermarket upgrade. I am trying to get the best value for our dollars to build a reliable and stable expediton suv.
We are sourcing a Patriot type trailer with a 4 person roof top tent for the journey. There will be 4 of us and a dog.
As well, what do you think, diesel or gas?
If you could link me to some nice builds that would be awesome because I cant spend as much time on the forums with both kids being homeschooled because of Covid.
Thanks and hope you are having a good 2021!
(Edit Feb 4, 2021switched to MB Sprinter)
Have not been here in a while. My kids have been the main reason for that. Now they are able to chop wood and light fires. Yay!
We have had a Nissan Armada since 2005 and we will be retiring it from the daily grind. However, I do not think that this is the vehicle to take us up to Alaska.
When I was a little more active here (2014), I was planning to build an 80 series. Reading the Australian 4 wheel drive mags was an awesome way to spend my free time.
Can you please chime in and let me know if there is a better Landcruiser/Lexus platform to build from? Im ok with the 80, but after seeing a nice 100 I was wondering about the value and cost of aftermarket upgrade. I am trying to get the best value for our dollars to build a reliable and stable expediton suv.
We are sourcing a Patriot type trailer with a 4 person roof top tent for the journey. There will be 4 of us and a dog.
As well, what do you think, diesel or gas?
If you could link me to some nice builds that would be awesome because I cant spend as much time on the forums with both kids being homeschooled because of Covid.
Thanks and hope you are having a good 2021!
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