by "Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
Published 01/16/2017 at 00:24
by "Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
Published 01/16/2017 at 00:24
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And I mean “Never see pavement”. After my wife started a discussion about the state of the JEEP brand, I began wondering what my answer to this question would be. The vehicle has to remain in stock form (not one modification). It has to be no older than 2016. I would say a Range Rover, but if it breaks... It can not touch pavement. It doesn’t matter how good the warranty is, you can’t use it.
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I think I’d choose a Rubicon Wrangler, but I’m not sure FCA is the right answer. Any ideas????
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/16/2017 at 00:27, STARS: 6
Toyota 4Runner Trail is the obvious answer.
Or Land Cruiser.
"XJDano" (xjdano)
01/16/2017 at 00:29, STARS: 0
velociraptor
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:30, STARS: 2
Toyota might be the best answer to the question.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:32, STARS: 0
Maybe a stock Raptor. I wouldn’t trust a Hennessey product for longevity.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/16/2017 at 00:33, STARS: 3
Land Rover. Because it’s 2017 and the least we can do is offroad like civilized gentlemen/women. Not WW2 GIs in a Jeep.
"Matsayz" (matsayz)
01/16/2017 at 00:33, STARS: 0
Options are limited and I don’t know if it’s still in production but Nissan Xterra
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
01/16/2017 at 00:33, STARS: 0
I love Toyota, and their trucks are the greatest, but it won’t be my answer.
Instead, I’ll say an early 80s diesel G-wagon convertible. Or one of the cute lil Suzukis (Samurai, Sidekick/Vitara/Tracker)
I also like the Freelander convertible more than I should. A yellow SE3 manual is something I think of sometimes
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
01/16/2017 at 00:34, STARS: 2
A KTM exc500 with rally raid evo2 kit.
Extremely small, extremely nimble, and 2wheelsgood. Load it up with panniers, roto-pac fuel cell, extra-large fuel tank.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:34, STARS: 0
I’ll allow it because of the Pathfinder
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
01/16/2017 at 00:35, STARS: 0
I’m not sure which is the better choice. The LC is more complex, but also better built. Definitely one of the Toyotas though.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
01/16/2017 at 00:36, STARS: 1
Land Cruiser.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:37, STARS: 0
Haha, are you saying Defender, Discovery, or Range?
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
01/16/2017 at 00:37, STARS: 0
Short bed F250 with a standard cab, gas engine.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/16/2017 at 00:37, STARS: 1
When I was in Canyonlands NP maze district I talked to the ranger there about their wranglers they use to patrol roads like these
and get to and from the station which is 3 hours on a dirt road like this
And then another hour to the nearest “town”. This is about as close to you hypothetical as is possible in the US.
They have wrangler rubicons and I asked how she liked them, she said they are great but they get traded in at 30,000 miles because they are trashed, everything is loose and falling apart. Me? Im taking a brand new Land Cruiser. Either a 200 series or a Prado (gx460/4runner)
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:38, STARS: 0
Must be no older than 2016. Good answers though
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
01/16/2017 at 00:38, STARS: 1
It has to be no older than 2016
Well, there goes my plan to roll everywhere in a Japanese Kurogane from WWII like a bawss. Unless making a (new) replica would count.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:38, STARS: 0
I like it
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/16/2017 at 00:39, STARS: 1
I don’t know. I’m not that British. I guess the Disco. That’s the one that’s decent off road, but pretty luxurious, right?
"Berang" (berang)
01/16/2017 at 00:39, STARS: 2
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:40, STARS: 0
That’s a nice truck
"XJDano" (xjdano)
01/16/2017 at 00:40, STARS: 1
Yeah, had that after thought, let it ride. Wasn’t sure if it’d count as modified. But I would, so rechoose to stock raptor or the ram powerwagon.
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
01/16/2017 at 00:40, STARS: 0
Colorado ZR2, it should be hitting dealer lots in the next couple months.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
01/16/2017 at 00:41, STARS: 0
LM002
"190octane" (admiralcb)
01/16/2017 at 00:42, STARS: 4
Rally Fighter ftw!
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/16/2017 at 00:43, STARS: 0
I believe they’re built in the same factory. Not entirely sure though.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/16/2017 at 00:44, STARS: 0
Wow that looks odd. Probably has decent breakover angle though.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:44, STARS: 0
Good answer.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
01/16/2017 at 00:45, STARS: 0
Aren’t you a vet? How many English made anything did you see in Iraq or the Stan? Maybe a hundred year-old Enfield rifle.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:45, STARS: 0
Beautiful, but I wouldn’t trust it over the long term
"DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!" (daft-ryosuke)
01/16/2017 at 00:45, STARS: 1
J100 Land Cruiser
Because during the apocalypse, there’s no other vehicle more perfect.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/16/2017 at 00:46, STARS: 0
They both come out of toyota city, but i cant remember if its from the same factory or not
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
01/16/2017 at 00:46, STARS: 0
I remember someone doing a write up about how the LC was manufactured to a higher standard than the other trucks. I think it was HammerheadFistpunch, but I’m not sure
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:47, STARS: 0
Yes please. Not sure how they are “long term”, but I’d be willing to find out
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
01/16/2017 at 00:48, STARS: 1
Wrangler Rubicon. They suck because they suck as daily drivers. If you are only going offroad then Dana front and rear axles ftw.
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/16/2017 at 00:48, STARS: 1
You want an Oshkosh M-ATV?
How about and International MaxxPro?
Brown, Diesel, I6, shooting brake.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/16/2017 at 00:49, STARS: 2
Exactly! this basically if it doesn’t get kinja’d.
I even have the beard going lol.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
01/16/2017 at 00:49, STARS: 1
The G
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 00:50, STARS: 2
I almost spit out my beer when I read “shooting brake”
"Deal Killer - Powered by Focus" (dealkiller-ii)
01/16/2017 at 00:58, STARS: 0
Whoops, wrong reply.
"Deal Killer - Powered by Focus" (dealkiller-ii)
01/16/2017 at 00:59, STARS: 0
Well, assuming I remain in N.W. Ohio, and continue my present occupation, but only have to drive on unpaved roadways, I’m thinking this Subie could handle my needs quite well. I’m not rock hopping anywhere around here anyways, with the worst being a very rutted rural roadway. That, and if I grow a beard, wear some flannel shirts and ditch my contacts for glasses, I could pass for some 30ish Hipster. ;)
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/16/2017 at 01:01, STARS: 1
Yeah it was HHFP, and the LC definitely uses higher-quality parts. But if they’re built in the same factory, they’re probably built by the same uber-skilled craftsmen.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 01:02, STARS: 0
Subie is a good answer. If it could never leave the dirt... I’d avoid ALL obstacles. No matter what the vehicle
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
01/16/2017 at 01:04, STARS: 0
whoops I did not see that sorry!
Even though Suzuki is done with the US, they do still make a newer generation of the Jimny for other markets. I think the G-convertible is still being made too.
They still make the Lada Niva, right?
If not, then the Armada/QX80 because it’s the Nissan Patrol
"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
01/16/2017 at 01:05, STARS: 0
Lucky you, you don’t have to touch pavement to get to the shops where these are repaired. I’ve heard they are repaired more often than one would like.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 01:06, STARS: 1
No prob. Fun Fact: My wife doesn’t know that the Armada & the Pathfinder are two different vehicles. Seriously.
"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
01/16/2017 at 01:11, STARS: 0
This would be me every day
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"Out, but with a W - has found the answer" (belg)
01/16/2017 at 01:12, STARS: 3
Ariel Nomad.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
01/16/2017 at 01:14, STARS: 0
Chevy Colorado 4x4, 4-banger. Not enough power to break anything, basic no-frills truck with nothing to break.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 01:20, STARS: 0
Ford makes a really solid truck.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 01:20, STARS: 0
Damn good answer!
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 01:22, STARS: 0
You have read the question correctly & gave a proper answer. Well done.
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/16/2017 at 01:30, STARS: 0
Was trying to check off as many of the perfect Opp vehicle boxes as I could. 3 door wagon, yo.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 01:31, STARS: 0
You did a good job
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/16/2017 at 01:37, STARS: 0
I’m looking back with rose-tinted glasses at this point, but they weren’t bad. Never could get the radios to work properly. Ever. A/C seemed to fail in 10% of them, so there’s that.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
01/16/2017 at 01:41, STARS: 0
A lot of repairing on military vehicles is preemptive. As in “this part broke after thirty hours on one machine so we’ll replace all of them from now on after thirty hours.”
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/16/2017 at 01:41, STARS: 1
This has basically been my response anytime someone has asked if I wanted to go camping.
"Viggen" (viggen37)
01/16/2017 at 01:50, STARS: 1
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 01:55, STARS: 1
That picture is hilarious.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
01/16/2017 at 01:56, STARS: 1
It may not be exciting, but it’ll keep being boring forever without being difficult to live with. It’s part of the reason I like base models. It may not be fancy, but just about everything that was working when it left the factory will be working thirty years later. I’ve seen too many power windows and power lock systems fail to have any faith in them. Sadly I don’t think you can get the Colorado without either.
"Viggen" (viggen37)
01/16/2017 at 01:57, STARS: 0
All the more reason I’d chose the Bentayga. I love the thing.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 02:00, STARS: 0
After Doug’s review. I want one too
"Viggen" (viggen37)
01/16/2017 at 02:02, STARS: 0
Wait Dougie did a review? I haven’t watched his stuff in months.
"Noodles" (hilgyjeep)
01/16/2017 at 02:04, STARS: 1
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"Spoon II" (Spoon_II)
01/16/2017 at 02:52, STARS: 1
I have to choose the mighty Delica!!!
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
01/16/2017 at 03:37, STARS: 2
He filmed that at my local Bentley dealer, the very same place that told me to get stuffed when I asked to sit in the Mulsanne!
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
01/16/2017 at 04:47, STARS: 1
A Lada Niva. Or Taiga or 4x4 or whatever they call them nowadays. They suck on pavement and excel off-road. It’s a 1970s Soviet car, but you can still get them brand new. The pictured one is new. I don’t like the additional plastic, but at least it qualifies for your 2016+ rule.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
01/16/2017 at 06:54, STARS: 1
Lada Niva
or
Toyota Landcruiser
"KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs" (kusabisensei)
01/16/2017 at 07:25, STARS: 1
The correct answer is a Series Land Rover. I’m partial to Series I and Series II with inset headlamps, but a Series III Stage One also makes a compelling case.
Able to be disassembled and repaired with a screwdriver and socket set (and lots of wobble extensions), dirt simple, capable, and aluminium bodywork.
EDIT: if you are going to limit to new cars, then I still submit that a new old stock Series (built entirely from new spares) is far more suited to the task of never seeing pavement than just about anything built today (since Land Rover killed the Defender)
"LastFirstMI is my name" (donstone13)
01/16/2017 at 09:09, STARS: 0
Toyota Land Cruiser. Or one of the Mars Rovers, their dependability seems almost as good as Toyota
"X37.9XXS" (x379xxs)
01/16/2017 at 10:07, STARS: 1
Easiest question I will have all day
"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada)
03/01/2017 at 10:37, STARS: 1
A good amount of 70 Series never actually do see pavement or sometimes even any sunlight, because they’re the main truck used in those huge underground mines in Australia, along with the Patrol.