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What's a "smoking" deal? Never mind the TRD Pro. He will pay a bit more for a TRD offroad, but the factory e-locker is an asset that we obviously view differently. Nothing wrong with going with a Trail edition that has a few more years on it; so long as the vehicle hasn't been living in a...

Well some of this is just speculation on your part. If the OP can sell his 4runner and get into a TRD Pro or TRD offroad for not much of a loss, I think he should it. I never said the OEM e-locker was stronger than the ARB locker. I did note that the ARB locker can have the potential for...

Then why are you complaining? The guy is asking for information from you so he can figure out the breakdown in communication. You don't want to provide it. Okay, so you have your money back and you don't want to provide the info he is seeking. What else are you expecting from Expedition One...

The D5 is not a true offroad vehicle....it's a luxury SUV that has some offroad capabilities. That's an important distinction. The HMMWV is also not a true offroad vehicle, or rather if it is to be considered one, it comes with serious limitations. It was designed to fit in the track width of...

Nice truck! It's really cool to see how far the F250/350 has come over the last 10 years. I do like that 6.2l gasoline engine. 55 mph is a bit on the slow side for highway cruising; I'm willing to bet that your highway mpg's are going to average out to a lower number if you start cruising at...

Is that the factory aux switch option? How hard was the install?

And yet driving up the Dalton Highway or just cruising down my local interstate, I see just as many Dodge/Ram trucks as I see Fords pulling heavy loads or hauling a vocation service body (sometimes more Dodge/Ram than Ford in my neck of the woods). The personal observation that forms most...

4.2l 1HD-FTE (or 1HZ, whichever is available) seems like the obvious choice for the OP's purposes, especially if he plans on venturing into places like Africa. Though, did he specify where he was planning on going? 4.0l v6 gasoline is a great engine for what it is, very reliable; it's going to...

For better or for worse, the 1/2 ton market is increasingly focused on people who want trucks but don't necessarily need them. So the standards by which they are judged are often more car-focused than they are truck-focused. Also, Car & Driver is one of the last places I'd go for a truck...

I consider the LC 200 and 4runner/LC Prado to be quite simple by modern standards, but that's a subjective debate with no end in sight. They are very much the same as the global versions (minus some interior trim differences and engine options). I don't see why someone would refuse to take a LC...

The modern 4runner and LC 200 have good insulation and sound deadening...I certainly don't consider them to be any less simple and reliable because of it. You're comparing the Jeep JL to old vehicles. The JL is an old-fashioned design, but it's competing in a higher-tech society. Solid front...

^Totally agree. I understand why there was frustration early on with the Expedition One bumper, but there is now a company representative willing to communicate directly with people who are having problems in an attempt to resolve those problems....if you want help, ask for it. I don't see the...

I still get the feeling that the Jeep JL is more a toy than it is a true longterm work/overland vehicle. Don't get me wrong: I know plenty of people wheel their Jeeps all over North America, and the world, with good success. But everything from the doors, weather seals, interior materials and...

Some people will own their truck for that long (after all, that's how the Tundra in question racked up a million miles). And some people will buy these vehicles 2nd-hand on the used market. So I suppose longterm durability matters to at least some people. The short term ownership of many...

Maybe I'm off on this, but I thought that Frontier we get here in North America was pretty similar to the overseas Navarra, minus the manufacturing location and the availability of the diesel engine. If Nissan follows through on the rumors floating around (2.8l Cummins), we could very well get...

How much of a "bath?" How old is the vehicle and what would a dealer or private party offer for it? ARB locker, installation, air compressor....you're looking at $2k at the very minimum. And that's the sort of a job where you really need to make sure you're dealing with an experienced...

Not pedantic at all...that cost discrepancy will really start to matter when fuel costs go back up, which they will at some point. There might be some 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton gassers that have comparable oil capacity; on average, you will spend more on parts and maintenance for a 3/4 ton vs a 1/2...

China is literally the only place where I've seen a "bad air quality" warning on my phone's weather app...they've really done a number on their environment. And as much as they talk about going towards EV's, I truly wonder if they'll be able to remediate their environmental issues. That's the...

More oil to change for the 3/4 ton, components generally cost more when they do require service or replacement, and the 3/4 ton engines (gasoline or diesel) will require more fuel compared to the 1/2 ton options. 3/4 tons cost more to operate. 3/4 tons arguably will last longer due to how...

You will pay more for fuel with a 3/4 ton, there is no doubt about that. 15-16 mpg's highway are a best case scenario for a stock or lightly modified 3/4 ton with a gasoline engine; expect a bit lower for combined driving or after throwing a bunch of modifications and weight on. Parts...