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graniteavenger
Aug 18, 2004, 10:19 PM
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So this question sometimes comes up in paddling circles as a debate around the campfire with a few beers. What is your best idea for a Climber vehicle? Obviously keep it realistic (ie: not everyone can afford Humvees or the space shuttle).
I'm thinking either a Toyota Turdcell, er I mean, Tercel 4wd wagon, or a 1989 (or older) Chevy cargo van. Both would be relativley cheap to pick up used, and be cheap ish to insure. Also either one would have its strengths for the long road trips, the Tercel would be better on petrol, whilst you could live in the Van.
Any ideas?
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drrock
Aug 18, 2004, 10:25 PM
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csproul
Aug 18, 2004, 11:30 PM
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sportsmobile.com
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cin
Aug 18, 2004, 11:49 PM
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we've talked about this over and over again
but I just want to put in my two cents...
http://www.earthroamer.com/
it's expensive!
$150,000 but you get tax breaks like...
alternative fuel vehicle
2nd home tax credit
and write it off as business expenses
also, it's miles above the sportsmobile (no offense intended)
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macherry
Aug 19, 2004, 3:30 AM
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macherry moved this thread from Canada to Community.
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monkey_toes
Aug 19, 2004, 3:42 AM
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Earthroamer - not even close
try - http://www.maximog.com/index.html
Now thats an RV
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overlord
Aug 19, 2004, 5:50 AM
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maximog and eart roamer look cool.
and know maximog can go places.
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kachoong
Aug 19, 2004, 5:52 AM
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Datsun 120Y
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decaf
Aug 19, 2004, 7:10 AM
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I think I prefer the Earth Roamer.......though I am currently surviving just fine with my '92 civic......crazy thing will go for ever.....
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wildtrail
Aug 19, 2004, 2:32 PM
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I had two. An old mini-van that I took all of the back seats out of which gave room for two to lay fully extended with three feet to spare for gear and a 1979 Chevy K-10 (fulltime 4WD) on 38" tires, near 400HP, that got me ANYWHERE if I need it to.
Oh, my 300ZX was cool. Didn't hold much (2 seater), but it got me there pretty fast if I wanted.
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euroford
Aug 19, 2004, 3:57 PM
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my brother in law and i sometimes use his lamborghini diablo vt as our crag car. small trunk forces the 'fast and light' approach, very comfortable and fun on road trips. dismal gas millage and gawkers get a little old after awhile. every now and then we like to emphasize the 'sport' in SUV.
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iconaddict
Aug 19, 2004, 6:26 PM
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My 71 westy.
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tallnik
Aug 21, 2004, 5:36 PM
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Go diesel, you save mads money...
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wildtrail
Aug 21, 2004, 5:39 PM
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In reply to: Go diesel, you save mads money...
Not here. Only about 8 cents per gallon and considering our car has a 16 gallon tank, I'm not going to b*tch about a mere $1.28 a fill up or approximately $25.60 a year.
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