hey all.
I am completely new to overlanding. I am in high school and have a strict budget of $4K. I have done a good amount of research on older rigs and have set my mind on a 2nd gen 4runner, specifically 1994-1995 because of improved safety (airbags and added side impact protection). $3K seems to going rate for a 4runner with 150K-200K in good condition. This would leave $1K for mods, a tent, sleeping pads, bags, food prep, and recovery gear. I am looking at doing mainly short weekend trips in southern California. HERE IS WHERE I NEED HELP. Where should my priorities be mod and gear wise? Anything I should be watching for when purchasing a vehicle? Should I be looking at other vehicles in the same price range? And lastly any general words of wisdom for starting off?
Thanks a lot
-lowebro
I am completely new to overlanding. I am in high school and have a strict budget of $4K. I have done a good amount of research on older rigs and have set my mind on a 2nd gen 4runner, specifically 1994-1995 because of improved safety (airbags and added side impact protection). $3K seems to going rate for a 4runner with 150K-200K in good condition. This would leave $1K for mods, a tent, sleeping pads, bags, food prep, and recovery gear. I am looking at doing mainly short weekend trips in southern California. HERE IS WHERE I NEED HELP. Where should my priorities be mod and gear wise? Anything I should be watching for when purchasing a vehicle? Should I be looking at other vehicles in the same price range? And lastly any general words of wisdom for starting off?
Thanks a lot
-lowebro