Who are we?(what's the demographic of this group?)

[Arya Ebrahimi]

Just curious, who the typical 80 driver is. Coming from the Jeep world there are stereotypes for every different model and vintage. Everything ranging from redneck hillbillys in their booty-fabbed CJs to the outdoor enthusiast executives who mod and wheel their Grand Cherokees to the high school kids with their XJs and tight budgets.

So I'm curious, how old are you, what do you do for a living, where do you live, and why do you drive an 80?

I'll start:

21 in a week
Construction Management/Student
Virginia(any part of the state depending on the time of year)
I drive an 80 because my XJ got too wild to DD and was too beat to be respectable. I wanted a rig with class, style, capability and durability and I think I made a good choice.

Edit: I know this isn't "Tech" but it pertains specifically to 80s....

 

[erics_bruisers]

this will be moved to chat because it is less technical than discussing where to get clear directional lamps --

-- nonetheless,

35
corporate finance - NY lawyer/mba
I have loved 80s since 1993 when I test drove a new one at a dealer -- though I thought even back then, "God, this thing's sluggish" -- now I like sluggish --

 

[tucker74]

29
Software Developer
Have always owned and been infatuated with off-road vehicles - knew I would have an 80 someday when I saw a picture of it on the back of a National Geographic in '90 ("Most sought after vehicle in Africa" ad).

Tucker

 

[stayalert]

39
safety geek
I bought the 80 'cause the engine seized in the 60 and it had lots of rust. I bought the 60 'cause I rolled (backwards end over end @60MPH) my 40. I bought the 40 'cause I got my liscense and my brother wanted to sell it.

 

[4dmalamute]

31 Still a student getting my BS Economics.....have had tow fj40s, one fj60, and one fj80, and currently looking to purchase a fzj80 and get it trail ready. Been obsessed with landcruiser for years now and my wife finally understands that its a good obsession ot have.

 

[e9999]

old fart
professional old fart
love old things

E

 

[Gumby]

36
Shop teacher sucking at the teat of the taxpayer.

I bought the 80 for my wife to replace her Blazer. She had it about a month and started driving my T-100 because she said it was obvious I bought the 80 for myself.

 

[e9999]

36
Shop teacher sucking at the teat of the taxpayer.
snip

that would explain some recent political posts...

E

 

[Russ in California]

old fart
professional old fart
love old things

E

E, you say old fart like it's a bad thing, but compared to these wipper snappers I feel like an old fart too. Yuck.

46
Auto parts guy (16 yrs) in Coastal Upstate California.
Always loved Toyotas. Always wanted a Land Cruiser.
First bought myself a 60.
Neighbor saw this 80 and said I should take a look. Did. Liked it. Wife looked. Liked it. Bought it. Love it.
Wish mine had some of the amenities.
Now all we need is more time to 4x.
Go the Toyotas!!
Russ in California

 

[waldrtw]

I just turned 28
Shop calibration manager for Mass Flow controllers.
Moved to Oregon 1 year ago from North Carolina.
Always loved Toyotas! Went through the jeep stage for a few years...


Tim

 

[Beowulf]

>> 21 in a week
>> Construction Management/Student
>> Virginia
>> I drive an 80 because ...

21 a very long time ago
computer geek
I live somewhere in the foothills not too far from C-Dan
I drive an 80 because Junk told me everything else sucks.

-B-

 

[Doc]

29 for 5 more months. Then 29 forever. 30 is old. I"m not old.
Bacterial fermentation scientist for a pharma co.
Iowa (moved from Oregon, a BIG mistake)
I've always wanted a Land Cruiser, bought an FZJ80 and then a 60 on the same lot (impluse buy). Haven't looked back since. Now I'm looking for a nice FJ55 (The sweetest looking cruiser ever.).

 

[SR.GRINGO]

I have always wanted a Land Cruiser-- my first was a 74 FJ40. I was going to purchase a LX450 in 2000 with 23k on the clock--but I listened to my buddies and ended up purhasing a 2000 5spd 4Runner--great truck--amazing offroad. The thing is I am six four and always wanted a 80--so I just sold the 4Runner and got a locked 80 Part of the reason is I want something bigger is for protection down here in local traffic....

One thing that sucks is I live in Mazatlan Mexico so I have to pay cash for my trucks---the Land Cruiser just started selling here--a new one goes for about $70k U.S.---I want to get my wife a 2000 100 grocery mobile. I own a hardware store/industrial supply--put in about 76 hours a week.... I'm 28 and ready to retire!

 

[stevek]

Going on 26 and in the Aviation Industry. Bought the 80 or the girl when her car died last year. Bought the 60 shortly after that when it was clear she wasnt going to let me play with the 80!

 

[RavenTai]

28
AMT/A&P Mechanic
Newnan GA (Atlanta suburb), originally from St. Petersburg FL
Drive an 80 because it is a very well built vehicle has the right mix of on-and-off road ability for my needs, have plans for my 80 to make it more capable for camping/exploring type use but not the budget to do much, looking at another round of pay cuts and layoff’s does not help

I need to change my demographic

 

[NorCalDoug]

38
IT Project Manager/ex-programmer (anyone out there still speak COBOL? )
Roseville, CA (Sacramento area)
Drive an 80 because it kicks ass...and for various other reasons covered by people already

 

[Brentbba]

47 shortly
Controller
Socal transplant 22 years ago from middle Illinois.
Bought the LC to replace a Miata when I could no longer put the two kids in one seat side by side in the Miata(only for one mile from day care to home). Sis in law had a LC and I'd fallen in love with it. Did a fair amount of skiing and didn't think there was anything better out there than the LC. I still believe that!

 

[mabrodis]

28
Embedded Software Engineer / Network Engineer / Mechanic / Chef / Guru / God
Castle Rock, CO (20 miles South of Denver)
Love the 80, drove my dad's '72 40, then built up my '81 40, then bought a Tacoma, then a 80...still have the 40, but she doesn't get driven alot...

 

[Cruiserdrew]

45
Physician with strange hours
First Land Cruiser ride at age 14
First Toyota-1974 Corolla, First new Toyota 1983
Purchased first Land Cruiser 1997
Started 4-wheeling to have an activity in common with my son Jeff now 13
Also looking for an FJ55 project but will settle for a Porsche 911
90 miles or so from Rubicon Springs

 

[OGBeno]

29 (2 months till 30)
Full-time doctoral student/part time construction worker/part time tobacco shop worker/full time product development manager (software company)

First Toy: 7 years old: FJ60 Matchbox car (Blue, ambulance doors)
First real Toy: 1991 Toy. Pickup
First LC: Aug. 2004: 1997 FZJ80

Love it, love it, love it.
First real forum: IH8MUD!!