To FZJ80 or not

[Backwoods Rambler]

Besides all of the obvious reasons to love this vehicle, I'm in need of a 7 seater SUV that can handle mild to moderate offroad duties.

Clearly the FZJ80 fits the bill. But what other vehicles should I be considering?

 

[hks3sgte]

Land Rover Discovery can sit 7

 

[CA-RJ]

Sequoia or 100 Series LC.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

What year(s)?

Land Rover Discovery can sit 7

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

I've considered a Sequoia, but not a 100 series since they're likely out of my price range.

Sequoia or 100 Series LC.

 

[Fester]

A discovery SE7 CAN seat 7 but only as an occasional option. It is not for long term or regular use. Do not consider as a realistic option.

 

[Sgt Grunt]

Haven't looked in a while, but you could probably find an older 100 for 15k easy!

 

[ChuckB]

Haven't looked in a while, but you could probably find an older 100 for 15k easy!

I've seen a few around $10-12K. Definitely in the price range of a decent 80.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Good to know. I rarely have a full house of 7. But when I do, I'd like to take them all.

A discovery SE7 CAN seat 7 but only as an occasional option. It is not for long term or regular use. Do not consider as a realistic option.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Are the 100's as well built as the 80's? I've always heard that the 80's were built like a 3/4ton vehicle.

I've seen a few around $10-12K. Definitely in the price range of a decent 80.

 

[hks3sgte]

Are the 100's as well built as the 80's? I've always heard that the 80's were built like a 3/4ton vehicle.

They're both Land Cruisers... both are tough. But they're both getting older now so maintenance is key, IMO

 

[Schattenjager]

Are the 100's as well built as the 80's? I've always heard that the 80's were built like a 3/4ton vehicle.

FZJ80's are overbuilt for their purpose. I just hauled a heavy double axel 6X12' enclosed trailer 3500 miles from Alaska and the Cruiser only protested on the hills. My buddies 100 seems, after crawling around it a lot for mods, to be built for a slightly different market.

 

[nwoods]

Describe moderate? A Nissan Armada fits 7 very comfortably, and there are lifts up to 6" available for it, and it has an awesome engine/transmission combo.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Moderate: I guess I'd consider Poison Spyder Mesa in Moab moderate. I was able to run it in my stock WJ with street tires.

Sorry, but I can't get past the looks of the Armada.

Describe moderate? A Nissan Armada fits 7 very comfortably, and there are lifts up to 6" available for it, and it has an awesome engine/transmission combo.

 

[voodoojk]

i just found this yesterday...and it is in FOCO. ( i see you are in denver )

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2887053836.html