Route sharing, Toyota talk, and random vehicles for sale (3 Viewers)

[Mike NXP]

I still don't understand how these vans are being listed for well over $100k

2020 mercedes sprinter diesel for sale by owner - Kalispell, MT - craigslist

2020 Winnebago Revel - Fully Loaded, Low Miles, Excellent Condition - $129,000 Ready for your next adventure? Selling our meticulously cared-for 2020 Winnebago Revel with only 36,000 miles. This van...

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[Mike NXP]

Now this is pure class, a convertible dodge pickup from 1990
1990 dodge dakota for sale by owner - Kalispell, MT - craigslist - https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/kalispell-1990-dodge-dakota-convertible/7845152940.html

And drop about 20k from this listing and I'd be all for it..wtf is going on in this used car market. Making it nearly impossible for the next generation to enjoy and own
1996 Toyota Hilux diesel for sale - Spokane, WA - craigslist - https://kalispell.craigslist.org/ctd/d/spokane-rhd-right-hand-drive-toyota/7844435184.html

 

[Mike NXP]

A post on the 100 series forum led me to poke around on the site below. I like these style cruisers, seems like a great platform to build on.. Is this a Troopy??

I don't know much about the older cruisers, other than the 80 series....Which models do most folks out there prefer, or is it a mixed bag?
Are there any engine / transmission combination that tend to be better than others? I can't imagine taking an old 40 series or something like that on long road trips. The 60 also seems sort of like a slow going pig. Is the 70 series the sweet spot for off road toughness and ability to actually drive a bit of a distance?

Then again, once you start getting into the $30k+ price range, the 100 series is readily available and not imported from some random person overseas



>USED TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 1993 for sale in Aiken, SC | Car Cave USA - https://www.carcaveusa.com/inventory/toyota/land-cruiser/015321/

 

[AirheadNut]

Yep, thats a Troopy! Highly sought after for building into 2-person touring vehicles and tough as nails, but similar ride quality to a 60-series. There are over a thousand variations of 70-series when considering body styles, drivetrain and axle options, suspension, etc. Lots of good engines, the 1FZ in that example will be the most powerful and well suited to North American highways, but fairly thirsty. The other common engine from that era was the 1HZ: very reliable and reasonably fuel efficient, but not the most powerful thing out there. There are quite a few Troopy builds going on over in the 70-series section, you should check them out!

 

[Mike NXP]

No affiliation, just browsing the classifieds lately and this seems to be a solid rust free 100 series for anyone looking. Not over built and seemingly well maintained

For Sale - 1999 Lexus LX470 – Trail-Ready Setup (Seattle/Tacoma area)

Located in Edgewood, WA | 232,612 miles | Clean Title | $9,000 Obo Selling my ‘99 LX470—set up for off-road and overlanding with essential mods and thorough maintenance. AHC has been deleted and replaced with an Ironman 2” lift, offering better ride quality and no hydraulic suspension issues...

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[Mike NXP]

Yep, thats a Troopy! Highly sought after for building into 2-person touring vehicles and tough as nails, but similar ride quality to a 60-series. There are over a thousand variations of 70-series when considering body styles, drivetrain and axle options, suspension, etc. Lots of good engines, the 1FZ in that example will be the most powerful and well suited to North American highways, but fairly thirsty. The other common engine from that era was the 1HZ: very reliable and reasonably fuel efficient, but not the most powerful thing out there. There are quite a few Troopy builds going on over in the 70-series section, you should check them out!

After staring at classifieds for the past few months I can't help but be visually attracted to all those older cruisers ... The 60 especially.....but mechanically speaking I can't help but keep circling back to the 100 series over and over again.....maybe because I have one, and so many good things have happened in it. But more from a practical and mechanical perspective they seem to just check so many boxes , for me personally and my driving style.

What's up with the 105? Everyone bitching about it being under powered but in my opinion that's just a matter of perspective. I don't need to cruiser at 80+ while I pass people, I cruise at 60...Maybe we'll see more as the 25 yr rule starts allowing more imports

Seems like pairing the 100 series that I love with a tougher front end would be a pretty supreme combo

 

[Mike NXP]

My wife would kill me but I really want one of these in the driveway

 

[ttFJC]

Does it have low range

 

[Mike NXP]

Does it have low range

Soon as solid axle swap and add some land cruiser bits to it lol...nah..just a 5 speed w/ selectable 2 or 4 wheel

 

[ttFJC]

Soon as solid axle swap and add some land cruiser bits to it lol...nah..just a 5 speed w/ selectable 2 or 4 wheel

One of the guys has one that does the gambler 500 with me. It’s been to OG gambler in OR couple of times and the MT rally last couple of years. Can’t kill em and surprisingly capable off road for a car

 

[Mike NXP]

Has anyone tried to make their way through the Magruder yet this year? Snow map is showing a bit of blue still at the higher elevations so maybe a few drifts left.. Lolo pass to the north has some potential too but same deal with possible snow up on the higher points

 

[REZARF]

I'm running the Magruder but not till early August. Seems like you'd be pretty close to open, maybe some of the dual sport forums would know?

 

[Mike NXP]

I'm running the Magruder but not till early August. Seems like you'd be pretty close to open, maybe some of the dual sport forums would know?

Sweet...yeah last few years its been melting off pretty early. Usually early July can still see snow pack but this year already looks all clear..Will report back if we end up going for it..

Good tip on checking the dual sport forums

 

[Mike NXP]

Do any of the 406 crew have experience driving north through BC towards Alaska? We're headed towards the Stewart / Hyder area and figured I'd check on MUD to see if anyone has any tips for a trip up north in October. Looks like mostly campgrounds and hard to spot and dispersed camping from the map but I suspect there will be endless opportunities
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I did some more research on this topic and learned a bunch about the camping rules in Alberta and BC. The stretch from Banf to Jasper is mostly all national parks and mountain ranges with front country camping that can only happen in designated campgrounds. Lots of hiking / tent sites on the map.. Crossing into BC opens up what I think the call "crown land" which is sort of like our forest service land just nowhere near as many little roads and camp spots to explore..I also read that non-residents need a pass to camp on crown land but can't seem to figure out how to source that

 

[1989FJ]

Do any of the 406 crew have experience driving north through BC towards Alaska? We're headed towards the Stewart / Hyder area and figured I'd check on MUD to see if anyone has any tips for a trip up north in October. Looks like mostly campgrounds and hard to spot and dispersed camping from the map but I suspect there will be endless opportunities
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I did some more research on this topic and learned a bunch about the camping rules in Alberta and BC. The stretch from Banf to Jasper is mostly all national parks and mountain ranges with front country camping that can only happen in designated campgrounds. Lots of hiking / tent sites on the map.. Crossing into BC opens up what I think the call "crown land" which is sort of like our forest service land just nowhere near as many little roads and camp spots to explore..I also read that non-residents need a pass to camp on crown land but can't seem to figure out how to source that

I don’t know anything about the camping in BC, but on the forest roads they’ve got an incredibly well organized radio system. Each road has a designated frequency, and as you’re driving up or down you call out your vehicle type (pick up, dump truck, log truck, ect) and the mile marker, so you don’t meet the business end of a loaded log truck flying down the road. I really wish we had a similar system in the states. Might be worth picking up a handheld that works with their frequencies, I can’t remember what they were, but it’s not CB or GMRS.

 

[Mike NXP]

I don’t know anything about the camping in BC, but on the forest roads they’ve got an incredibly well organized radio system. Each road has a designated frequency, and as you’re driving up or down you call out your vehicle type (pick up, dump truck, log truck, ect) and the mile marker, so you don’t meet the business end of a loaded log truck flying down the road. I really wish we had a similar system in the states. Might be worth picking up a handheld that works with their frequencies, I can’t remember what they were, but it’s not CB or GMRS.

Good to know, thanks for the tip. Ill look into it...
90 percent of this trip will be paved roads..an old mining town in the caribou mountains, the glacier route in Hyder AK, and checking put some coastal towns will be the highlights...otherwise lots of time behind the wheel

 

[Mike NXP]

And for only $70 thousand dollars this 30+ year old mis-firing Ford can be yours.. WTF is wrong with people, throw a bed and some cool s*** in the back and they think its worth a fortune .. Starts great, just doesn't run. lol

"Starts but needs to be looked at as it's currently misfiring. Aside from that, the vehicle has no other issues"

1995 Ford Econoline Overland Rig for Sale in Boise, Idaho | miles

1995 Ford Econoline Overland Rig with miles, a title, priced at $ 70,000.00 for sale in Boise, Idaho on BaseCamper.

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[Mike NXP]

Anyone out there have a small off-road trailer for sale? Less than 2kish pounds? I'm liking the Sherpa builds out of Libby MT