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I think we all know the VW Beetle or an old Opel Kadett would be a better choice :sombrero:
Five best overland vehicles in North America?
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I think we all know the VW Beetle or an old Opel Kadett would be a better choice :sombrero:
All right guys, for those of you who still don't believe that we have proper vehicles available right here to drive around the world...check out this site:
http://www.theworldbyroad.com/
A Toyota Tundra and a Toyota Sequoia.
They did 68 countries and 70000 miles in 2.5 years.
http://www.theworldbyroad.com/
A Toyota Tundra and a Toyota Sequoia.
They did 68 countries and 70000 miles in 2.5 years.
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The Adam Blaster
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I skimmed through some of the posts, but I didn't see this one mentioned:
Diesel Toyota Land Cruiser
Available in Canada as an import from the Japanese domestic market.
There are several small Canadian companies that specialize in importing these vehicles, usually with VERY low km's. I know there are a few importers that specialize in just this model, and go through them very thoroughly to check that everything is operating properly. (Sometimes replacing original parts that may not look worn, but because of age should be changed out.)
The only kicker is that the imported vehicle has to be at least 15 years old.
But again, when a 1995 TLC has only 40,000 km's on the odometer, it still has a LOT of life left in it.
And because of their age, can be had for relatively little $$$$.
When researching over the last couple of years, I found that they ranged from about $12,000 to $22,000. The higher end ones being brought in be the more reputable companies.
If someone is coming in from another country, they could contact a vehicle importer and have a vehicle here in Canada prepped and waiting for them that would serve them quite well in a RTW trip. And it would blend in well with whatever area of the world it found itself in. Sleeping in the passenger compartment or in an RTT would be up to the passengers.
Diesel Toyota Land Cruiser
Available in Canada as an import from the Japanese domestic market.
There are several small Canadian companies that specialize in importing these vehicles, usually with VERY low km's. I know there are a few importers that specialize in just this model, and go through them very thoroughly to check that everything is operating properly. (Sometimes replacing original parts that may not look worn, but because of age should be changed out.)
The only kicker is that the imported vehicle has to be at least 15 years old.
But again, when a 1995 TLC has only 40,000 km's on the odometer, it still has a LOT of life left in it.
And because of their age, can be had for relatively little $$$$.
When researching over the last couple of years, I found that they ranged from about $12,000 to $22,000. The higher end ones being brought in be the more reputable companies.
If someone is coming in from another country, they could contact a vehicle importer and have a vehicle here in Canada prepped and waiting for them that would serve them quite well in a RTW trip. And it would blend in well with whatever area of the world it found itself in. Sleeping in the passenger compartment or in an RTT would be up to the passengers.
jdlcruiser
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Mr Aarons seems a knowledgeable resource, other than the FG I think he has owned all the others. I thought his dodge was a Hercules diesel though. Anyhow...
-Love the gentlemen doing the W123 desert expedition.
-Anything with portals if you know how to repair them.
-US, cant beat an old solid axle four Runner or Land Cruiser (40s, 55s, 60s, 80s, or the occasional 45 if you fit).
-Early Subaru wagon (had one of these I got for free and pulled plenty of full size trucks across ice in Eagle River, AK).
-For universal availability available from the US I would have to say Ford.
Like the idea of discretion. Blend in with what is available. These are all vehicles that I have worked with or know I can. I think that is more important than what vehicle you pick. Get it out and play with it. Like a fine violin. You do not get a prize for having it if you cant check the air pressure when you are using it. Considering folks have walked through Siberia with two rotten biscuits adding anything else improves the comfort and complexity.