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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley
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Let's talk about kayak transport
I will be in the market for a "new" truck or van that I can use to camp and tow my little kayak trailer. I want a new Tacoma but I would rather stay under $20k. What would you do? For sure I need real 4x4 and not awd.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Santa Ana/Westminster
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For around 20k u could consider a 2014 ish Tacoma. Not much on the market these days for $20 unless u want an economy car which isn't ideal for what you want to do. You aren't going to find any reliable 4x4 for $20 that's for sure.
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Why do you need 4wd?
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So I don't get stuck where a 2wd would. Seriously though, besides the many obvious reasons, I want to try winter camping and some sites get snowed in.
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle Area
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I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with pad covered Thule Aeroblades and love the setup. The only issue I've had is a electrical issue that I figured out was the TIPM that went out. $250 and an easy fix.
The only thing I wish is that I would have waited a little longer and found a 4WD with the V8. This truck is tough, capable, and really, REALLY comfortable to drive long distances. I just miss the sound and feel of a V8 and want that 4WD for "just in case" situations. Dream rig right here (wrong color though): ![]() Last edited by goldenglory18; 08-18-2017 at 07:59 AM. |
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Los Angeles
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Did some winter camping with my subaru outback last winter as well as some offroading this summer. It's awd not 4x4 but it was fine for what and I haven't gotten stuck at la jolla (yet).
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Join Date: May 2015
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I picked up a 1997 Toyota 4runner 4x4 with Locked Rear last year. So far its been my favorite car.
Pros: Cost was only 5500 so there's plenty in the budget to rig the car with what you need, notorious reliability (same engine as the taco), SUV so you can camp 2 comfortably with a sleeping platform in the back with the heater on, sits the family comfortably, 4x4 is great have never been stuck off-roading, lots of aftermarket parts available, your rods are stored inside the car so you can walk away with the car locked and not worry about someone snatching them while you go eat after kayaking. Cons: The car is tall and transporting a kayak is a little tricky. This is mitigated with the Thule Hullavator. Not shiny and new.
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle Area
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Great call. Those late 90's / early 00's 4Runners are bullet proof. Excellent choice if you can find one that's comparatively low miles, they will last you FOREVER..... |
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley
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I know those things are COMFORTABLE. We used to have one but a bit older. Loved it till it started having too many problems. Different generation from yours
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You see funny stuff at La Jolla. We saw a little corolla speed through a Saturday crowd to get to the hard packed sand lol I've seen it on your IG. Looks sick. Did you get it with the lift and wheels for that price?
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Yea I scored a deal, the guy did most of the required maintenance, lift, tires, weld on sliders, skid plates, front bumper and air compressor with only 155K miles at the time. I don't expect anything like that to pop up again but they are relatively around the same price in immaculate condition.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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i was originally going to weld up a rack for the truck to transport the 2 kayaks, but the wife said no to the truck. she wants heated seats and comfy ride.. >_<
![]() I get like 3 offers a month on the truck's windshield asking if I want to sell it.. |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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What about ?
A chevy 1500? It's not unheard of for them to knock of 10,000$. Maybe submit a request on internet and have dealers fight for your business. You would have to up your budget though. Maybe look for a slightly used one. This could apply to the competiition as well such as Ford.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Yucaipa, CA
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have a 2004 Grand Cherokee that is extremely comfortable to drive but it is beginning to have issues, the electronics in the transmission are acting up. I don't like the full time four wheel drive but even with it on the highway pulling my kayak trailer it gets about 19 mpg with the V8.
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When I was in AZ, I was REALLLLLLLY close to buying a PA14 and towing it with a CPO Chevy Silverado 1500. Far and away the most comfortable vehicle I'd ever been in. It's just way too impractical for me to drive something that big here in LA. |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: San Diego
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How about a 1st Gen tundra 4x4? I'm bias because i own one with over 200k trouble free miles.
Here's a clean one, low mileage too. http://www.mullaheychryslerdodgejeep...af6cf08464.htm |
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Diego
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![]() 4x4 Sprinter cargo van A girl can dream, can't she? Until then, it's a 2003 Chevy Express 14-passenger van w/o seats and paint blowing off the roof (don't try to take it off road)
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Location: Los Angeles
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Or you can pay 25k for a 2013 4x4 tundra...
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Dude, that purchase makes it seem that Tacoma's are overpriced now.
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