Most rugged and reliable?

Amj2020 · 06-16-2013, 10:10 AM

Where I live we are experiencing a lot of flooding and mud. I was wondering opinions on which slightly used vehicle will provide my family and I the best capability to ford water the best with the least drama and which can handle all terrains best. Any input is appreciated so I can make an educated purchase.
ps ive been leaning towards a wrangler

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-16-2013, 09:10 PM

At least give us an idea of the vehicles you looked at and researched first.

cossie1600 · 06-17-2013, 12:42 AM

Land rover!

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-17-2013, 12:53 AM

Jihad truck aka toyota tacoma

DEpointfive0 · 06-17-2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribalpinoy91

Jihad truck aka toyota tacoma

Hey, hey, what's wrong with Jihad?!?!?!

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Toyota anything FTW

Wonka2581 · 06-17-2013, 03:15 AM

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hey, hey, what's wrong with jihad?!?!?!

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toyota anything ftw

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Wonka2581 · 06-17-2013, 03:18 AM

Toyota FJ ?

DEpointfive0 · 06-17-2013, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Toyota FJ ?

FJ is kinda crappy, overpriced and doesn't hold it's value.
Land Cruiser if you got the cash, Sequoia if you want a Land Cruiser but don't mind shíttier US build quality. Highlander is your next best step, but buy the V6 3.5L

cossie1600 · 06-17-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

FJ is kinda crappy, overpriced and doesn't hold it's value.
Land Cruiser if you got the cash, Sequoia if you want a Land Cruiser but don't mind shíttier US build quality. Highlander is your next best step, but buy the V6 3.5L

Kelley Blue Book

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2013, 07:54 AM

There are so many vehicles out there from $30,000 to $80,000 for the purpose of off-road survival vehicle. Plus so many types. You can set up a pick for one, a jeep, Certain SUV's. This thread is waaay too vague.

Amj2020 · 06-17-2013, 08:58 AM

Looked at the FJ, wrangler, f150, etc, got about 25k to spend...leaning towards a wrangler

Its not vague its pretty straightforward, I need to get through high water and mud, I have 25k.

Amj2020 · 06-17-2013, 09:01 AM

After watching top gear try and kill that toyota pickup they do make me want to give toyota a shot but the FJ just was missing 'something'. I dont know what it was but it definitely felt less substantial than the wrangler. The sequoia and land rover are HUGE maybe too big and expensive for that matter

fonzo179 · 06-17-2013, 09:22 AM

My

, go with that Wrangler (I'm a gut instinct guy, and despise regret).

Sorry I can't help more because all I have is the Z. But my father got a 2011 F-150 and he does contracting for companies in southeast Virgnina. There's a lot of swamp and mud areas when it floods he pushes through, and he has no complaints.

The problem with that of course is that it's JUST my dad travelling by himself. For the purposes of your family I can only recommend the option with the best safety, spaciousness and lowest price of upkeep. That F-150 is family friendly, but requires more maintenence than I am comfortable with.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Amj2020

Looked at the FJ, wrangler, f150, etc, got about 25k to spend...leaning towards a wrangler

Its not vague its pretty straightforward, I need to get through high water and mud, I have 25k.

That 25k and what you shopped helped a lot.

Anyway, this thread im about to post had a very interesting argument on this topic that may help lead you in the right direction or confuse you? lol.

But i learned a lot since this thread.

Good-Bye Jeep Liberty! WELCOME BACK JEEP CHEROKEE!

I lean toward Jeep products myself. Any vehicle you buy in order to make it tough on terrain will need modification. There is nothing you can buy off the lot that's ready for anything. Hope that link helps?

DEpointfive0 · 06-17-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Kelley Blue Book

LOL, my ÀSS, my 2 friends couldn't get rid of theirs for the life of them

It's like, WOW the Nissan Maxima holds its value well! (No goddammit, when you can buy a $44k Maxima for $33k, the numbers are a bit skewed...)

06-16-2013, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	Most rugged and reliable? Where I live we are experiencing a lot of flooding and mud. I was wondering opinions on which slightly used vehicle will provide my family and I the best capability to ford water the best with the least drama and which can handle all terrains best. Any input is appreciated so I can make an educated purchase. ps ive been leaning towards a wrangler

06-16-2013, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	At least give us an idea of the vehicles you looked at and researched first. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	Jihad truck aka toyota tacoma DEpointfive0 likes this.

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06-17-2013, 07:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	There are so many vehicles out there from $30,000 to $80,000 for the purpose of off-road survival vehicle. Plus so many types. You can set up a pick for one, a jeep, Certain SUV's. This thread is waaay too vague. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

06-17-2013, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Land rover!

06-17-2013, 08:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	Looked at the FJ, wrangler, f150, etc, got about 25k to spend...leaning towards a wrangler Its not vague its pretty straightforward, I need to get through high water and mud, I have 25k.

06-17-2013, 09:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	After watching top gear try and kill that toyota pickup they do make me want to give toyota a shot but the FJ just was missing 'something'. I dont know what it was but it definitely felt less substantial than the wrangler. The sequoia and land rover are HUGE maybe too big and expensive for that matter

06-17-2013, 09:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 20	My , go with that Wrangler (I'm a gut instinct guy, and despise regret). Sorry I can't help more because all I have is the Z. But my father got a 2011 F-150 and he does contracting for companies in southeast Virgnina. There's a lot of swamp and mud areas when it floods he pushes through, and he has no complaints. The problem with that of course is that it's JUST my dad travelling by himself. For the purposes of your family I can only recommend the option with the best safety, spaciousness and lowest price of upkeep. That F-150 is family friendly, but requires more maintenence than I am comfortable with. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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