Poverty 4x4 thread

[ChrisoftheNorth]

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https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/t-Used-Po ... =228667742

This car was so ahead of its time. Let's appreciate this for a second here...

Sliding rear cargo tie down tray, much like the current 4Runner has in some trims, and like all the overlanding crowd wants and spends retard money on.
Party mode rear speakers with a controller in the back, that's just cool.
12V power in the back.
Completely flat floor because it's a minivan. 4x8 sheets of plywood can lay flat.
You could get an air mattress, air compressor, and tent attachment as a factory accessory.
The center console is a cooler and it's removable.
Split tailgate has butt cutouts and cup holders for 2 turning it into a bench.
AWD
A modicum of ground clearance for soft roading.
V6 engine

too bad it looks like ass inside and out, and had poor fuel economy.

My mom had one when they first came out, she thought it was the coolest thing ever. And so did I. I really appreciated all the features, too bad it looked so bad.

[troyguitar]

Aztek was a great vehicle. There's a Buick version too which is perhaps slightly less hideous?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Aztek was a great vehicle. There's a Buick version too which is perhaps slightly less hideous?

ahh yes, the Rendezvous...



slightly less hideous I guess, but not as #activelyfestyle

[max225]

Instead of buying a shitty pos like that why not just get a small trailer for 5k and tow it behind something decent.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Instead of buying a shitty pos like that why not just get a small trailer for 5k and tow it behind something decent.

Depends what the intended use is. Trailers can be a liability if adventuring far off the grid.

[Apex]

Instead of buying a shitty pos like that why not just get a small trailer for 5k and tow it behind something decent.

Is he street parking the trailer in Philly? Or is this going to be a buy it the day he leaves for the adventure?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Instead of buying a shitty pos like that why not just get a small trailer for 5k and tow it behind something decent.

Is he street parking the trailer in Philly? Or is this going to be a buy it the day he leaves for the adventure?

What adventure?

[Apex]

Is he street parking the trailer in Philly? Or is this going to be a buy it the day he leaves for the adventure?

What adventure?

Johnny s adventure across NA after he quits his job in March. Going to travel west and then hit up some of Canadia and Alaska maybe. Overland style. Just a a or or :van: , his mountain bike and the open road/countryside.

Sig other wants him to take the trip to find himself and what he wants to do in life.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

What adventure?

Johnny s adventure across NA after he quits his job in March. Going to travel west and then hit up some of Canadia and Alaska maybe. Overland style. Just a a or or :van: , his mountain bike and the open road/countryside.

Sig other wants him to take the trip to find himself and what he wants to do in life.

Fucking awesome.

4x4 Van no doubt.

[troyguitar]

Johnny s adventure across NA after he quits his job in March. Going to travel west and then hit up some of Canadia and Alaska maybe. Overland style. Just a a or or :van: , his mountain bike and the open road/countryside.

Sig other wants him to take the trip to find himself and what he wants to do in life.

Fucking awesome.

4x4 Van no doubt.

SAFARI! It's even named appropriately.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Fucking awesome.

4x4 Van no doubt.

SAFARI! It's even named appropriately.

I was actually thinking that. An AWD Astro/Safari van with a slight lift for more ground clearance would be ideal.

Something LIKE this...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/ ... 72075.html

[Johnny_P]

Johnny s adventure across NA after he quits his job in March. Going to travel west and then hit up some of Canadia and Alaska maybe. Overland style. Just a a or or :van: , his mountain bike and the open road/countryside.

Sig other wants him to take the trip to find himself and what he wants to do in life.

Fucking awesome.

4x4 Van no doubt.

nobody fucking makes one! None of the vans are off road capable.

[Johnny_P]

SAFARI! It's even named appropriately.

I was actually thinking that. An AWD Astro/Safari van with a slight lift for more ground clearance would be ideal.

Something LIKE this...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/ ... 72075.html

Aren't these things death traps? They have crossed my mind...

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Fucking awesome.

4x4 Van no doubt.

nobody fucking makes one! None of the vans are off road capable.

You're overlanding, not hardcore wheeling. You need something that's bulletproof, easy to find parts for, with reasonable ground clearance. A lifted Astro/Safari fits the bill perfectly.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I was actually thinking that. An AWD Astro/Safari van with a slight lift for more ground clearance would be ideal.

Something LIKE this...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/ ... 72075.html

Aren't these things death traps? They have crossed my mind...

In what way?

They'll run forever and parts are everywhere. It's perfect for what you want to do.

[troyguitar]

Aren't these things death traps? They have crossed my mind...

In what way?

They'll run forever and parts are everywhere. It's perfect for what you want to do.

Aren't there kits to convert them from AWD to a proper 4x4 system too?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

In what way?

They'll run forever and parts are everywhere. It's perfect for what you want to do.

Aren't there kits to convert them from AWD to a proper 4x4 system too?

I think so, but again...for what he's doing, the AWD system would be fine.

[max225]

Is he street parking the trailer in Philly? Or is this going to be a buy it the day he leaves for the adventure?

What adventure?

You are literally me 2 days ago. He still hasn't posted the actual plans or is actually happening

[ChrisoftheNorth]

What adventure?

You are literally me 2 days ago. He still hasn't posted the actual plans or is actually happening

[wap]

It could very well be a life changing adventure.

Image all the places we'll see pop up?

We need to be sure he has a ton of available to everything, everywhere.

5/7 idea!

[max225]

You are literally me 2 days ago. He still hasn't posted the actual plans or is actually happening

And Dgriffs oil leak are driving me nuts and they are both

[rockchops]

Fucking awesome.

4x4 Van no doubt.

nobody fucking makes one! None of the vans are off road capable.

ahem...

[Johnny_P]

nobody fucking makes one! None of the vans are off road capable.

ahem...

Yeah yours would work for this.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

ahem...

Yeah yours would work for this.

Disagree.

While you want something reliable, you really want something with insane parts availability. If you're in the middle of BFE Canada and something breaks (it will), you want to be able to go to any local parts store, garage, junkyard, whatever and get a replacement part to stay on the road. Some ZOMG rando JDM or Euro thing will screw you here. Overnight parts from Japan don't exist in BFE. Something that was made in mass quantities and distributed all over NAFTA would be critical. Think Ford E-series van or GM G-van or Astro/Safari.

Another great option would be a full size pickup with a drop-in camper. F-150 or K1500 or the like.

It's fun to think of random unique things, but in this case for what you want to do, the more common the better. That's why Toyotas are popular overland vehicles in ROW because parts are everywhere.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/ ... 09754.html

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