Hope everyone is doing well. We are preparing for #3 to be here on June 10th and eventhough we have proved that you can squeeze 3 car seats across the back row of our 4runner.
Now the debate. What to do.....
Options at this point.
a. Buy a really nice 100 ('03+ or '00+ really clean and all the perks) like this 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, Safe, Reliable, BEST OFFER or a low milage '00-'02and sell my wife 4runner.
- Issues with this would be that I still have 2 other vehicles that arent 100% dependable. We love our 4runner, longest I have ever owned a vehicle and I love the way it drives, etc. Again its not a rare vehicle if I have to have one later I can get one. Although it woudl be truly missed.
- Positives I get to keep my 62 and continue to build it. Safer vehicle for my wife and kids.
b. Buy a 100 with more miles (under 150K) with a few bumps and bruises (scratches, etc) and build it for my offroading rig. (Like Calamaridog 's rig https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-t...9772-2000-uzj100-$12-000-obo.html#post3298032 ) or 2000 Toyota LandCruiser / Land Cruiser - Single Owner!
- Issues with this is I would sell my 62 and do I really want to wheel a car that would get used for family trips and some of my wifes DD duties (which she does with the 62 now, but not much). I also love my 62 and the body style, but realize that it might not be the best fit for us as far as with kids and stuff, mainly b/c of how I have built it, and the rust. I know I can buy a 60/62 later down the road if the bug hits me. It not like its a rare vehicle.
- Positives we would have 2 dependable vehicles that we could jump in and take 3+ hrs to my family or on vacation or other trips if need be. I could have a comfortable easy driving rig for a DD and it would be sweet!
Either way the 100 will get a ARB or TJM front bumper of some form, they have proved a life saver for us on multiple occasions with deer and other things. If I get it to wheel I will lift it and do a min of 33's maybe 35's and the usual gear, will be buil dfor expedition stuff, with the hardest wheeling I would prob get into being Cullowhee.
Dont bring up a mini-van its not an option, if we have anymore and the 100 wont hold them then I amgetting a Powerstroke Excursion.

Now the debate. What to do.....
Options at this point.
a. Buy a really nice 100 ('03+ or '00+ really clean and all the perks) like this 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, Safe, Reliable, BEST OFFER or a low milage '00-'02and sell my wife 4runner.
- Issues with this would be that I still have 2 other vehicles that arent 100% dependable. We love our 4runner, longest I have ever owned a vehicle and I love the way it drives, etc. Again its not a rare vehicle if I have to have one later I can get one. Although it woudl be truly missed.
- Positives I get to keep my 62 and continue to build it. Safer vehicle for my wife and kids.
b. Buy a 100 with more miles (under 150K) with a few bumps and bruises (scratches, etc) and build it for my offroading rig. (Like Calamaridog 's rig https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-t...9772-2000-uzj100-$12-000-obo.html#post3298032 ) or 2000 Toyota LandCruiser / Land Cruiser - Single Owner!
- Issues with this is I would sell my 62 and do I really want to wheel a car that would get used for family trips and some of my wifes DD duties (which she does with the 62 now, but not much). I also love my 62 and the body style, but realize that it might not be the best fit for us as far as with kids and stuff, mainly b/c of how I have built it, and the rust. I know I can buy a 60/62 later down the road if the bug hits me. It not like its a rare vehicle.
- Positives we would have 2 dependable vehicles that we could jump in and take 3+ hrs to my family or on vacation or other trips if need be. I could have a comfortable easy driving rig for a DD and it would be sweet!
Either way the 100 will get a ARB or TJM front bumper of some form, they have proved a life saver for us on multiple occasions with deer and other things. If I get it to wheel I will lift it and do a min of 33's maybe 35's and the usual gear, will be buil dfor expedition stuff, with the hardest wheeling I would prob get into being Cullowhee.
Dont bring up a mini-van its not an option, if we have anymore and the 100 wont hold them then I amgetting a Powerstroke Excursion.
