Last two years I've been driving an AWD '01 Astro van who died returning from a ski trip to Jackson. It is beat to **** and not worth throwing money at. Looking for my next dirtbagging vehicle. Just leaving this hear in case anyone is looking to free up some cash for a new rig.
Requirements:
- <$8k in cash.
- Can drive it home to Denver in a weekend.
- Space to sleep 2 adults (up to 6')+ dog on a platform. 4Runner or early Honda Element is about as small as I want to go. Must have 6ft bed if a truck. Don't need a huge setup, but spend 30-40 nights a year so a bit of space is good.
- AWD or 4x4. Lots of skiing and winter camping.
- Reasonable gas mileage (i.e. 16 or greater on the highway.)
- Capable enough for rutted out FS Roads or TrailDamage around 3 or 4.
- As low mileage and reliable as possible. Prefer <150K.
- Bonus points if easier to work on the the Astro (aka just about anything.)
- Nothing hugely lifted. Small lifts, trail-focused upgrades, camping niceties appreciated.
For all things that I would need to add (e.g. new tires, camper shell, etc) subtract repair/replacement amount from the 8K.
Considering vehicles like (and yes I know these are all over the place): AWD Astro/Safari, 4Runner (3rd gen), Element AWD, Previa All-Trac.
Got something I should consider? Or a local CL find I should investigate?
Requirements:
- <$8k in cash.
- Can drive it home to Denver in a weekend.
- Space to sleep 2 adults (up to 6')+ dog on a platform. 4Runner or early Honda Element is about as small as I want to go. Must have 6ft bed if a truck. Don't need a huge setup, but spend 30-40 nights a year so a bit of space is good.
- AWD or 4x4. Lots of skiing and winter camping.
- Reasonable gas mileage (i.e. 16 or greater on the highway.)
- Capable enough for rutted out FS Roads or TrailDamage around 3 or 4.
- As low mileage and reliable as possible. Prefer <150K.
- Bonus points if easier to work on the the Astro (aka just about anything.)
- Nothing hugely lifted. Small lifts, trail-focused upgrades, camping niceties appreciated.
For all things that I would need to add (e.g. new tires, camper shell, etc) subtract repair/replacement amount from the 8K.
Considering vehicles like (and yes I know these are all over the place): AWD Astro/Safari, 4Runner (3rd gen), Element AWD, Previa All-Trac.
Got something I should consider? Or a local CL find I should investigate?