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Old 08-17-2017, 09:17 PM   #1
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Let's talk about kayak transport

What do you hate or love about your vehicle?


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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Old 08-18-2017, 05:22 AM   #2
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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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Old 08-18-2017, 06:12 AM   #3
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Why do you need 4wd?
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Old 08-18-2017, 07:22 AM   #4
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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.
Yeah I know I have to go used for sure. Problem is that they hold their value well, so for 20k they have a lot of miles. That's why I'm not stuck on just tacomas.

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Why do you need 4wd?
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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Old 08-18-2017, 07:48 AM   #5
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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.

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Old 08-18-2017, 07:50 AM   #6
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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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Old 08-18-2017, 07:57 AM   #7
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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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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).
Oh, if Subaru ever puts an STI drive train in the Crosstrek, that would be damn near the ultimate "kayak" vehicle for me. Throw slightly more capable tires on it and call it a day.

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I picked up a 1997 Toyota 4runner 4x4 with Locked Rear last year. So far its been my favorite car...
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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I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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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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).
I'm sure that the Subaru's awd system is more than enough, I actually considered an outback but I need space for gear when I camp with my kids.

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

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I picked up a 1997 Toyota 4runner 4x4 with Locked Rear last year. So far its been my favorite car.
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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Old 08-18-2017, 08:24 AM   #10
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I've seen it on your IG. Looks sick. Did you get it with the lift and wheels for that price?
Thanks.

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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Old 08-18-2017, 08:36 AM   #11
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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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Old 08-19-2017, 05:21 AM   #12
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What about ?

A chevy 1500? It's not unheard of for them to knock of 10,000$. Maybe submit a request on internet and have dealers fight for your business. You would have to up your budget though. Maybe look for a slightly used one. This could apply to the competiition as well such as Ford.
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have a 2004 Grand Cherokee that is extremely comfortable to drive but it is beginning to have issues, the electronics in the transmission are acting up. I don't like the full time four wheel drive but even with it on the highway pulling my kayak trailer it gets about 19 mpg with the V8.
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:35 AM   #14
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A chevy 1500? It's not unheard of for them to knock of 10,000$. 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.
I feel all new trucks are overpriced. That's why you see so many dealers offering huge discounts and still managing to keep their business open. Also why you see the resale on most full-sized trucks plummet so fast after the first 1-2 years.

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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Old 08-19-2017, 02:47 PM   #15
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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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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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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
19k for a 10 year old truck? No thank you. I paid that much for my first gen tundra in 2004.
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Or you can pay 25k for a 2013 4x4 tundra...
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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)
The Mercedes Sprinter would be sweet as a partial RV conversion but they cost too damn much for the little time off work that I would get.


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19k for a 10 year old truck? No thank you. I paid that much for my first gen tundra in 2004.
Yeah 19k for a truck that old is too much.

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Or you can pay 25k for a 2013 4x4 tundra...
Dude, that purchase makes it seem that Tacoma's are overpriced now.
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