The Short Wheel Base SUV Thread

[taylorRichie]

Locker doesn't mean it can outwheel... ask Zeus

Also it's an "option" so calling it stock isn't really fair.

[pbkid]

Locker doesn't mean it can outwheel... ask Zeus well then i would call that driver skill, not vehicle capability

Also it's an "option" so calling it stock isn't really fair.

i dunno...i just dont believe that many of the vehicles on that list could out-do an FJ

[nfpgasmask]

i dunno...i just dont believe that many of the vehicles on that list could out-do an FJ

Well that proves nothing. You just like the FJ, so therefore it can out do most of the vehilces on this list? I love my VX, but I know there are plenty of Jeeps out there that would run circles around it.

And regardless, even if the FJ was THE BEST WHEELER in the world, it simply doesn't fit the list, ugly or not. If I add it, I might as well add the Xterra too, just for good measure, right?

Bart

[taylorRichie]

well then i would call that driver skill, not vehicle capability

I hope you're not implying Justin has skill!!


















j/k of course...

I like the FJ, I could drive one in the future, and I do believe it is very capable, but I wouldn't say it's anymore or less capable than any other on the list.

We're not talking stock trim here... We all dream of what we could do, can do and will do, not how they come stock

[Riff Raff]

Hopefully; the Chinese will build the new Hummer HX/H4 concept, and Ford will build the new retro Bronco concept. In the meantime, I'll just have to be happy with my FJ-40 & VX.

Incidentally, I used to own a 1997 Limited Edition (#127 of 300 made) LR Defender-90. I sold it to put a very substantial down payment on a house. The Defender-90 is a super-tough truck, but drank gas like frickin' kool-aid (when the speedometer needle goes to the right; the gas gauge needle goes to the left, at the same time - no joke). I will say this however, that the Defender-90 is one of the very few 4x4's; besides the legendary FJ-40, that retains (and often even increases) its re-sale market value.

[nfpgasmask]

I will say this however, that the Defender-90 is one of the very few 4x4's; besides the legendary FJ-40, that retains (and often even increases) its re-sale market value.

And that is exactly why I don't have one. I've seen D90s with like 125k on the clock still selling for $30,000!!!!

I mean, they are awesome and all, but come on!

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

I have more tenacity and finess than skill! Plus I have Ldub and Linda and the hands and rides of others to help me thru! See, you don't NEED lockers!

That's right! It's all about pickin' the right line and having a good spotter!!!

Bart

[kodiak]

Hahaha! Justin’s I wish I had a locker moment.