Mountain Vehicle Toyota or Jeep

[RobD]

Love my jeep wrangler. Nothing against toyota but I sure wouldn't trade it for one.

 

[crumy]

Well if that type of stuff is on the table. Get a unimog

 

[ohhiitznik]

Also Tacoma's are built in the USA. I really like the Jeep's but I need the versatility of a pickup.

This reminds me of the stickers I see on the side of foreign vehicles saying (82% built in the USA) lol why do they have to put that sticker on there? Trying to prove something? haha

 

[RosinBag]

I think all the Toyos get about the same mileage give or take one or two mph. That mileage is about 17-20 mpg, any more and I think people can't do math. That is 4x4 specifically.

 

[Drdantdc]

My wife has a 2012 wrangler 4dr, she had an 07 4dr. I have a 2012 tacoma 4dr trd off road. I would not trade her ever. My Toyota is much more practical for hunting IMO.

 

[Eagle]

I think all the Toyos get about the same mileage give or take one or two mph. That mileage is about 17-20 mpg, any more and I think people can't do math. That is 4x4 specifically.

I've put my gas mileage data into fueleconomy.gov since I bought my Tacoma in 09. I've averaged just under 21 for the life of my truck. Best I've gotten is 22.5 three or four times, worse is 18 a couple times. It's an access cab TRD Off Road 4X4.

 

[Eagle]

This reminds me of the stickers I see on the side of foreign vehicles saying (82% built in the USA) lol why do they have to put that sticker on there? Trying to prove something? haha

At least they are assembled in the US (Toyota) rather than Canada or Mexico.

 

[fillthefreezer]

its official, i pretty much love any picture yellowknife posts. just putting it out there...

 

[In God We Trust]

Hey Aaron how was Wahoo's? I recognize the car wash and restaurant from the picture. I run a Ford Ranger and it has 175,000 miles on it and I haven't had to replace anything major on it yet. But as far as Tacoma or Jeep I would go Toyota. My dad has owned a few and they are great trucks. They are reliable as hell and come with a decent package in the TRD. Plus a truck is more practical for hunting trips IMO. For you guys recommending full size trucks, they don't do as well on the narrow and steep roads in the mountains of Colorado. When my Ranger takes a crap I will be buying a Tacoma, and I am a big ford guy! Yellowknife, that is a sweet rig.

 

[Elk_Addict23]

I love my lifted Tundra, this is my second one and I don't see myself changing anytime soon. Plus with the warranties they have nowadays...it's pretty hard to beat. The one I have now has a 7yr/125k bumper to bumper.

I know it's not the ideal rig but it'll get me just about anywhere and worst case I'll pull the quad out of the back and keep going!

 

[Lawnboi]

I like my fj cruiser! a Tacoma or a wrangler or grand Cherokee would have worked just as good.

 

[Yellowknife]

Ok, my more serious opinion. My wife loves Jeeps, so we've owned a bunch and used them all for weekend warrior type trips. A Cherokee with a mild lift was the best, just due to it's decent highway manners and lots of usable interior space with the rear seat folded down. They were only fair off-road though, and fairly high maintenance. The TJ with 32" mud tires was great for off highway, but really annoying to drive for long distances just due to the short wheelbase. Too "twitchy" when I got tired or was driving in the snow or rain. Since most adventures in Alaska start out with a long drive, that was a downfall. The stretched four door versions would go a long way towards making it more user friendly I think, and would be the way I would go if I got another Jeep.

I also owned a first gen Toyota Tundra, and although it was all right it's certainly wasn't anything special. Now driving a Dodge 2500 shortbed, and use it off road extensively for work. The 3/4 ton is a pretty darn good option IMO, as it comes stock with big tires, real axles, and plenty of power. Saves having to do the "break it - modify it - break it - modify it" thing. Then when the trail gets too narrow, I just roll the ATV out of the back and carry on without fear of trashing my truck. Of course, I"m not in Colorado, so your mileage may vary.

Yk

 

[Eagle]

I'll also add that we have a new 2013 grand cherokee. It rides extremely well and gets over 22 mpg with a mix of city and highway, and would likely be very capable off road. That said, I'm scared to death to jack this thing up and rotate the tires to the point that I bit the bullet and had it done. My jack kept denting the frame/metal even in the designated jack locations called out by jeep. I'm not a fan of Chrysler, and with them know producing the Jeeps I wonder about quality. I really hope this one holds up for years to come.

 

[Ronster]

Ive owned several Jeeps and a couple of Toyotas now. I was part of the Alaska offroad scene for a lot of years and all I can say is if you really plan to offroad (a lot), get a jeep. My wife owns a FJ, and I have since sold my TJ and bought a Tundra (needed boat hauling power). That jeep took me everywhere I wanted to go and several places that I didnt, but it never left me stranded on the trail or in hunting camp. It logged a lot of miles all over Alaska to include lots of trails on the Kenai and Palmer area as well as interior mining trails and a trip to the bus from the movie "Into the Wild". Lots of options to lift, lock, and wheel a rig like that, more than anyother brand on the market.

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[Ruskin]

I'll put in a vote for a jeep. The new 4 door wranglers (JK unlimiteds) are super capable, easy to modify for 33-35in tires and have plenty of interior cargo room. It's not a speed demon, but I run my 07 JK w 37s on the highway at 70-80 all day long. The rubicon model is a great route for beefed up components if your not into serious upgrades.

 

[Aron Snyder]

I beat the piss out of my last jeep, but it held up every time!

The Tacoma rides better around town for sure, but for mining roads and such, the jeep is hard to beat!

 

[Aron Snyder]

Those photos are badass!

Ive owned several Jeeps and a couple of Toyotas now. I was part of the Alaska offroad scene for a lot of years and all I can say is if you really plan to offroad (a lot), get a jeep. My wife owns a FJ, and I have since sold my TJ and bought a Tundra (needed boat hauling power). That jeep took me everywhere I wanted to go and several places that I didnt, but it never left me stranded on the trail or in hunting camp. It logged a lot of miles all over Alaska to include lots of trails on the Kenai and Palmer area as well as interior mining trails and a trip to the bus from the movie "Into the Wild". Lots of options to lift, lock, and wheel a rig like that, more than anyother brand on the market.

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[fillthefreezer]

I beat the piss out of my last jeep, but it held up every time!

The Tacoma rides better around town for sure, but for mining roads and such, the jeep is hard to beat!

just get an LJ or a JKU

 

[Aron Snyder]

Hey .....call me when you can

just get an LJ or a JKU

 

[Ronster]

Those photos are badass!

Thanks. Not sure why they show up as attachments instead of thumbnails though...