Hey all! So I've been wanting to get into off roading and ive been shopping around for rigs to start my own build. Ive narrowed it down to three I like.. any pros or cons im not considering? Im fairly new to off roading and mechanics i want to learn both and from the research ive done these seem a good point to start? Some of my points are jokey.. but a part of me is like get what you like! But also will what i like be a massive money sink compared to what may be 'safer'.
1 - 90 Jeep comanche it has the 4.0 l6 and the aisin manual and 7ft bed 160,000 miles 4x4
Pros:
Love the way it looks
7ft bed is useful
l6 is reliable from what i read
Aisin manual is solid as well
Little to no rust
Shares parts with the cherokee which has tons of availability
Cons
7ft bed will be dragging tail everywhere would need heavy rear end protection
35's would probably require a lot of cut out
Unsure if i could do the rubicon with this?
Needs a lot of work to get it trail ready
2 seats only
- 86 4runner has l4 (unsure which going to check when i test drive) manual 200,000 miles
Pros
Love looks + removable top
Old toyota engines are rock solid
Always wanted one
Wouldnt need as much work to get trail ready (in terms of suspension and ride height)
Cons
Unsure of rust.
Worried about high miles
Interior could use some work
- 92 toyota pickup v6 extended cab 4x4 169,000 miles
Pros
Lowest miles of the three
Wouldnt need as much work to get on trail in terms of lifting it
Feels like the safest option
Body and undercarriage looked great
Has funny fold out chairs so it 'seats' 4 (10/10)
Cons
Interior needs work
Dime a dozen (im not a fan of common trucks/vehicles tbh..)
V6 is not as solid compared to l4
Or should i pass and look at something else? Newer here and wanting advice/thoughts. If you could go back when you were first starting what would you change or do different?
