What 4x4 would you buy? If you had to buy again??

**Gussie2000** · 10/09/2011, 10:36 PM

I will look into a performance SUV such as the SS trailblazer or SRT8 grand cherokee.

**Hiredgoon** · 10/09/2011, 10:57 PM

I have wanted a Mercedes G Wagon for a long time. It's one of a very small number of vehicles I'd consider trading the VX for.

**Ebenezr** · 10/10/2011, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by H3_VX

LOVE IT! I have the 3.7L I5. Its rated at 242HP. I'm content with its power, although I feel GM should've slapped the LL8 into it if they could've. I've added a K&N CAI and it helped alot, especially at higher rpms. I highly recommend the truck. Its very fun to drive. Although it gets about the same mileage as the VX. If you do buy an H3 try to stay away from the 06' model year. the 2006's had the 3.5L at 220HP and customers complained it was a dog with that engine. Not to mention some were known to have cylinder misfires. If you have the cash get an Alpha. Another bonus is that you can fit 35's under the wheel wells with very minimal TB adjust.

Good info. I am looking at an 06 and it has a 3.5. I will take your advice and avoid.

My answer: I like the Toyota tacoma club cab short bed 4x4 and it is likely to be my next vehicle.

**H3_VX** · 10/10/2011, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Ebenezr

Good info. I am looking at an 06 and it has a 3.5. I will take your advice and avoid.

My answer: I like the Toyota tacoma club cab short bed 4x4 and it is likely to be my next vehicle.

If you do get the 06', just get an extended powertrain warranty on it. That will take care of the problem if it happens to arise. There are plenty of people who have not experienced that problem.

**VXorado** · 10/10/2011, 08:40 AM

I almost bought a H2 SUT last year for a second vehicle. I think they are such cool vehicles...but they're also stupid for a million reasons (size, gas mileage, public image). I don't think I would have liked the $100 fill ups along with constant worry that someone would be keying my H2 or putting sand in the fuel tank.

I would consider a H3T Alpha since its actually a functional V8 truck.

**RamAirZ** · 10/10/2011, 08:48 AM

After working on and driving (and getting stuck) an H1 wagon, I wouldn't even consider it. I hated that truck. The H3 Alpha is nice, but if I were to buy a brand new 4x4, it'd probably be a 4dr Rubicon. Now if I could find a sweet deal on a Unimog, that would be awesome

BUT I think in reality I would really like to get my VX back or build another one like it, do an engine/trans swap and my other mods and call it a day.

**H3_VX** · 10/10/2011, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by VXorado

I almost bought a H2 SUT last year for a second vehicle. I think they are such cool vehicles...but they're also stupid for a million reasons (size, gas mileage, public image). I don't think I would have liked the $100 fill ups along with constant worry that someone would be keying my H2 or putting sand in the fuel tank.

I would consider a H3T Alpha since its actually a functional V8 truck.

Getting a locking fuel door and locking gas cap might help that situation a little. As far as Hummer hate goes, it depends where you live I think. In my area, where snow falls more than rain, people are more accepting.

**H3_VX** · 10/10/2011, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by RamAirZ

After working on and driving (and getting stuck) an H1 wagon, I wouldn't even consider it. I hated that truck. The H3 Alpha is nice, but if I were to buy a brand new 4x4, it'd probably be a 4dr Rubicon. Now if I could find a sweet deal on a Unimog, that would be awesome

BUT I think in reality I would really like to get my VX back or build another one like it, do an engine/trans swap and my other mods and call it a day.

For sure, don't buy an H1 unless you plan on spending thousands on upkeep. I've been out with Jeeps and H1's on trails and the H1's never get stuck in mud. The only issue is the wheelbase sometimes gets you centered on a large rock if you're crawling. Most of that is driver error related though.

**RamAirZ** · 10/10/2011, 09:20 AM

My boss got this Wagon stuck in mud, but it was on Nitto Grapplers and KMC Rockstars, plus the southern slop down here isn't very friendly to such a heavy vehicle. I had to pull the motor, rebuild it, do alot of performance crap to it and some other stuff and man what a pain and the truck is still a dog, they should have never put a 6.2/6.5 in them. Now the Duramax versions, those are sweet but still, I don't think I would own one.

**RamAirZ** · 10/10/2011, 09:42 AM

Here's said Hummer:

**nfpgasmask** · 10/10/2011, 10:16 AM

There are a lot of 4x4s I like. If Isuzus were out of the question, I would probably go with an old Toyota LC-70 (if I could find one). Or an old Bronco or Suzuki Sammy.

If I had the money, a Defender 110 or 90 would certainly be up there in options.

Now, if you are talking new school, it would probably just been a new 4Runner.

Bart

**atilla_the_fun** · 10/10/2011, 10:53 AM

Jeep came out with the Lower forty concept. Wasn't there a kit that allowed you to build a jeep just like it, or was that from another concept jeep?

**H3_VX** · 10/10/2011, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by RamAirZ

Here's said Hummer:

Dope truck. Why would the guy put NTG's on it if he's a serious wheeler though?

**Etfren** · 10/10/2011, 11:29 AM

I agree, don't like the wheels at all on that truck, and he needs some meatier tires. I like the Rockstars on other rigs, just looks dumb on an H1.

**RamAirZ** · 10/10/2011, 12:07 PM

The guy doesn't really wheel it, he's more of a "city" guy. He was originally thinking about having us do a Cummins conversion on it before he decided to have us rebuild the 6.5, he spent almost as much on the rebuild as he would have on a conversion....

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