Thanks a lot for all the advise guys. I took the last few days of down time to research extensively. The diesel route is temporarily out. Too much hassle to find an appropriate truck, bring it in and register it in CA. I still haven't given up hope in the long term for a diesel. I just love the torque and range of the oil burners.
The Toyota LC 81 was a good suggestion but in the end it didn't tug the heart strings like the LR or G. I read quite a bit on the LR4 reliability and seems like it and the RR Sport from the 12-13 MY are quite reliable expect for some known issues which can be addressed.
Now I have shortlisted one of each vehicle. The LR4 is low miles (35K) has the HD package and comes with a good warranty. The G500 is a Europa with low ish miles (60K). Of course no warranty.
Both are priced at $50K. A bit steep but they are incredibly clean vehicles. I am still torn and would love your thoughts. The LR4 is very clean and I will have peace of mind for another 75K miles.
The G feels like a platform that I can build and own for a long term (200K miles) but I don't know if I am paying too much for a G500 Europa just because it's unmolested. I am going to end up modding it and taking it on trails. Maybe I should go for a high miles or potentially a non Europa vehicle and spend the money saved on fixing and modding.
Thoughts or suggestions on how to best proceed??
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The Toyota LC 81 was a good suggestion but in the end it didn't tug the heart strings like the LR or G. I read quite a bit on the LR4 reliability and seems like it and the RR Sport from the 12-13 MY are quite reliable expect for some known issues which can be addressed.
Now I have shortlisted one of each vehicle. The LR4 is low miles (35K) has the HD package and comes with a good warranty. The G500 is a Europa with low ish miles (60K). Of course no warranty.
Both are priced at $50K. A bit steep but they are incredibly clean vehicles. I am still torn and would love your thoughts. The LR4 is very clean and I will have peace of mind for another 75K miles.
The G feels like a platform that I can build and own for a long term (200K miles) but I don't know if I am paying too much for a G500 Europa just because it's unmolested. I am going to end up modding it and taking it on trails. Maybe I should go for a high miles or potentially a non Europa vehicle and spend the money saved on fixing and modding.
Thoughts or suggestions on how to best proceed??
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