I agree, it's an old one. I'd like a basic car to build up somewhat, nothing for baja racing but just a good little off roader, outings, camping, etc. I'm willing to put time, effort and a little money in it, change out the seats, inerior to my needs. It would be a car to build up and end up as a keeper.

I have seen a few threads about going deisle and multi-fuel which I would also be intered in doing, if it was worth it. I guess what I'm wanting is a Land ROver Defender, but save 50K. The Rovers are horrible for reliability and drink gas from what I have seen. Seems to me that the Raider is pretty close from a practicle stand point, that it would go about anywhere the Defender would go, would be more comfortable and easier to drive everyday. It would be my everyday driver. If gas gets really high, I do have a Transalp dual sport bike and a 1600 Vulcan I could ride, LOL! Is the Raider a good one to start with for this purpose?