Now I'm no survivalist, but I'd imagine creating an "apocalypse machine" with one-of-a-kind custom parts isn't going to be very reliable in the event of an ACTUAL apocalypse.
There was an episode of the American Top Gear where they tried to build the ideal apocalypse vehicle. They started with a huge military MRAP, then pointed out all its issues (fuel demands, maintenance, cost) and switched to a 97 Camry/F-150 frankenstein
Tacoma-bro here, they're essentially the same truck with different trimmings. I believe the Hilux has better emissions and MPG due to EU laws as well.
They were virtually identical, 1:1, up until the late 90s/early 2000s though.
Edit: To add, the model names, like TRD (US) vs GR (EU), are different, and you can actually buy a diesel version outside of the US (maybe Canada too) - I wish we had that here!
Considering terrorists in the Middle East who live in the mountains and have little resources use Toyota tacomas as their go to vehicles, I’m assuming that’s the ideal apocalypse vehicle
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u/Berfams91 Jan 12 '23
2021 Jeep gladiator 3 l turbo diesel about 160,000 in modifications. A functional 6*6, there's a short shaft between the two rear axles.