If you couldn't own an FJ?

[ChuckB]

I haven't owned one, but I would look hard at mid 80's to early '00 G-Wagens. Also debating the 4-dr Rubicon...

 

[BreckBJ44]

Perish the thought... I've had a 40, 60, 80, 44 and now another 80 (don't worry, I kept the BJ44). For overlanding or longer trips, I liked the 60, 44, and 80 in that order due to hating the automatic transmission.

So if Someone came and took all the TLCs off of the planet? Money not being an option, I'd look at a unimog/D110/G-wagen for overlanding and the gx470/tacoma/xterra as a more DD/trip vehicle.

 

[MaverickTRD]

Great input all! Thanks for the feedback....

My first choice will be FJ60, if not available then a K5 blazer or a WJ grand cherokee. Next would be an xterra

 

[redthies]

Good choices! K5s are a great platform if done right. I had a 305 with 4spd in one and it even got great mpgs...

 

[RR1]

Willys Wagon or Dodge PW too...probably do the Willys over the Dodge since it is smaller. Plenty of cool vehicles out there...if there were no TLC's. But since there are TLC's here....HJ47 or a 60 on an 80 frame, or FJ45...sure do like that mint green one Proffitts has on their website.

 

[Terradactyl1]

Beauties one and all - I would go with the 4dr Taco or 4dr Rubicon.

 

[Viggen]

Monteros would be worth a look

First gen Trooper too. Linked and low on 33s with a small diesel. Mmmmm, thatd be really nice.

 

[ScottyDog]

4 Dr Tacoma, 4Runner, or another Jeep XJ

 

[esh]

Easy, I'd get an HJ(61) or an HZJ or HD, PJ or even KZ. :sombrero:

Having an HZ(-T) converted 62, other than converting a 60, I can't think of a more balanced platform for simplicity, relative comfort, capability and reliability. Maybe a KZ or PZ (or Benz) converted early 4runner if you don't need the carrying capacity.

 

[timbercruiser]

:bike_riderolaris RZR. Or maybe Can-Am.

Standard cab Tacoma-any year.

 

[subytoy]

Second generation Montero with the 3.5l V-6.

 

[uzj100]

G-Wagen or 2013 Jeep Rubicon with a Turbo Diesel

Tacoma is always a thought however I prefer coil springs over leaf springs.

 

[Viggen]

2013 Jeep Rubicon with a Turbo Diesel

Good luck with that one...

 

[uzj100]

I know, just gotta, "Keep hope alive!"

 

[sourdough]

I owned an FJ55 and then a FJ40 in the '70's. Could have owned newer LC's but chose this Willys in '89.

looks like this now.

Mainly looking to see what vehicles with the same task/duties in mind would you have or want to get if you weren't able to drive an FJ (hypothetically they weren't in the states etc.)
I'd especially like opinions from the 60/62 owners.
Would you go domestic like a GM product? Full size? Midsize? Would you stay with toyota like a 4runner even though they are IFS and smaller? What about a grand cherokee/cherokee? a lot of possibilities out there, but none the same as a LC

I posted a similar thread in the domestic section, i'm debating between an M1009 and an FJ60, so hopefully this will help with my reasoning lol