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 So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
#860578
01/17/08 07:55 AM
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With the '97 waiting to go into shop #2 to try and find out what has blown the ECU and power transistor, I'm starting to contemplate the unthinkable. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Is there life after Monteros?
If there were no Montys and you wanted a off-road capable 4-door that was also good for long-distance highway travel, what would you buy today?
90 LWB RS: 3 L/mt, JBaker springs, bushings, swaybars. KYB shocks tweaked, 134k mi, original owner.
97 LWB SR: SOLD Sep. 2014 131,006 mi: running boards removed, BFG 31x10.5 AT/KO tires, Air locker, AirLifts, KYB shocks, Cibie fogs, 3rd owner.
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: nvmonty]
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01/17/08 08:24 AM
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even though it's axles are slightly weaker than the Montero i'd go for a mid 90's FZJ80 with factory lockers front and rear, or if i could find one a 60's nissan Patrol just for the gigantic size of it's axles 1.5" shaft dia and 37 spline
those trucks are bomb proof. If we had 90's model GU patrols here in america i would get one of those over the montero, but i'd still have a couple montero as backup!
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: nvmonty]
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01/17/08 08:27 AM
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Good questions... hmm, nothing but my bicycle! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> j/k, hate to say it, but maybe a 4Runner
EDIT: yes yes, what toasty said. I cant believe I didnt think of that. DOH!
Last edited by Angelo; 01/17/08 08:39 AM.
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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 Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: Angelo]
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01/17/08 11:10 AM
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I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: sparkem]
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01/17/08 01:38 PM
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I know you said 4dr but i'm not a 4dr fan so i'm down with the 60's patrol. If it had to be a 4dr?? I don't know i must have died and went to <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> life without my 2dr is just <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
89 2 dr turbo diesel
89/88 "Backwoods sas"
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: nvmonty]
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01/17/08 02:09 PM
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I kinda like the look of the new Toyota FJ Cruiser. That being said, If I had the $24k to buy a new FJ Cruiser I would probably buy another montero and a mid 80's FJ60 and still have loads money left over for maintenance and upkeep!
Jim
1994 Montero LS
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: jmdt]
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01/17/08 02:24 PM
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Were money not an object <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ![[Linked Image]](http://www.golgo73.com/IMAGES/classic_unimog_jun07.jpg) Fixed it, I think.
Last edited by hazy_daze; 01/17/08 10:44 PM.
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: hazy_daze]
#860585
01/17/08 03:34 PM
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Larry, all I get is a red x, but unless it was a 600GelandewagenEinspritzer AMG in $ilver, it wasn't the right one...
Practically, 97 'cruiser with lockers and s/c. I've found one with s/c, and one with lockers, and I can't afford to buy two and mate them. Make good money off the puppies, though...
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: fasteddy]
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01/17/08 03:42 PM
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What about a Mercedes Unimog? Those come in 4 doors (double cab). <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Are the Nissan Safari's the same as the Patrols? I've seen a few of those up here.
'88 Raider 2.6L - SW Hubs, Weber 32/36, Off-road Pkg - Dead
'88 Monty 2.7L - 5" Lift, Weber 38, 33's, Dual Fans, Dual bouncy (more goodies to install) - Still Kicking.
'03 Monty Sport - XLS, BFG A/T's - Dead
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Re: So, if there were no Montys, what would you buy?
[Re: shadowgear]
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01/17/08 04:13 PM
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FZJ80! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
'09 Acura TSX Tech Package
'05 Blazer (Company hauler)
Retired '88 Bada$$ edition Raider (now owned by shadowgear)
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