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Chux,
If you were happy with the last LR, why change now? I've been happy with the rig I had and will get another like it.

I have always been of the opinion that if you have a good dog, you don't need a good truck. For the last few years, i've had good trucks.

The two are mutually elusive. LOL

'97 Toyota 4Runner gets me around the rocks in Arizona. It has been a very reliable vehicle. Has hauled out a few elk and gone into the rocks pretty deep on the White Mountain and San Carlos reservations. (The Apaches put highway route markers on things which can't even be called a two track. Only thing I wish is there was space to mount a couple more spares as the rocks are really tough on tires. Last time in White Mountain Rez I had two flats, one spare, 60 miles from nearest habitation and we hadn't seen another vehicle in two days. Could use a little more power when hauling my 20ft boat up the mountain.

Since the 70's, its been Chevy or GMC Blazers and Suburbans. About 5 years ago, a woman pulled out in front of me and head on'd my 4door Blazer. Totalled. Looking for a replacement, I stumbled on to an Olds Bravada 4door SUV. Leather, air, the works, cheaper than the Chevy and GMC models on the used market, and miles ahead in fit, finish and quality. Since that first wreck, I've had two more totals of the same MO and each time replaced with a Bravada, each being a step up in quality from the wrecked one. Not many nice trucks in the north. I would go on autotrader.com. and find one from a rust free area and bingo, there is the Bravada, never been off the road, and sleeps every night in a garage. My last two came from Chicago. They are nice rigs, and you can find a good price on a 90's Bravada. Ted, I too love the GM/Buick and Olds wagons, big mothers with power to burn and room for lots of junk. A few years ago, an interesting article in Accurate Rifle, was about a Chevy Caprice Wagon and was touted as a great hunting rig, just like you mentioned. Randy

My hunting rig is the 1985 Ford Ranger we keep on the farm. Paint is oxidized to a nice, no-shine finish which keeps glare down. Inside smells of a sweet blend of hay, greese, and deteriorating vinyl under dusty seat covers - you know, the itchy kind from the auto parts store. It's a deluxe model with an extended cab which makes a great place for my 85 lb. yellow lab and a scattergun or two (no gunrack in rear window). Radio dial is stuck on country station and dash clock broken. 4 speed transmission is like butter and the exhaust has just the right amount of rust to let you know she's still running. I love this old Ford and readily park my SUV for the weekend when I'm out running the back roads of beautiful rural northern Virginia.

-jmc

Carolla, or Town&Country van - depending on how many dogs make the trip with me.

Have driven Explorers since they came out (Disclaimer - I worked for Ford before retiring) Now driving an Expedition, which is really big, but sure is comfortable on a long trip. If anyone is interested in buying a new Ford product, let me know - I can arrange for the family price.

I am waiting for delivery of one of these.


JC

It really depends on terrain. A little run about for when some friends stop over:


For those days when the you are simply not sure.


And of course, for some more urban locales.


Pete