Forrest Gump 9 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Ok, ever since I found this web site, http://2aroundtheworld.com/ , I couldn't get this idea out of my mind. I want to built a long range expedition vehicle!! So may be 4-5 years from now me and my son can go touring across the coutry and back (may even go up to Alaska). I've been searching for a Land Cruiser with a diesel power plant. Thanks to the US laws that all the LC here in the US are gas power, the fews that are diesel power are at least 25 years old. And being a non US vehicle and older parts are harder to find. My next logical step is find a diesel power vehicle that is available in the US market. So what American made diesel vehicle can be as reliable as a Land Cruiser? I've made some choices Jeep Liberty (diesel power) Jeep Grand Cheroke (diesel power) Ford Excursion (it's really big) Any crew cab pickup truck Or wait until next year and buy the Wrangler 4 door with diesel engine Out of all the vehicles above, which would be a most reliable, least maintenace, and somewhat off-road worthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Diesel Touareg FTW V10 TDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Diesel Touareg FTW V10 TDI Bump there bad as fuck , Ever see the clip of it towing a 747?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Wow that trip looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I have a similar trip on my bucket list only 2 cars ive considered are the Defender 90 and touareg v10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Bump there bad as fuck , Ever see the clip of it towing a 747?.. oh god dont get him started... might as well ask him about the Phaeton while your at it :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Consider that diesel isn't the most readily-available fuel in some remote areas .... Having owned between 8 and 10 diesel vehicles, I can attest that it is pretty frustrating to have to drive an hour or more out of your way on a Sunday to find somewhere to buy diesel fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 This one just sold on E bay.I would buy one in a heartbeat! http://custombiodiesels.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-DIESEL-Altima-GXE-5-speed-LHD-real-JDM-Nissan-DIESEL-CD26-5spd-COLD-A-C-NO-RESERVE-/230508134552?pt=US_Cars_Trucks Here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOPR Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 My friend has a 93 landcruiser with 330,000 miles, gas engine. Original engine, transmission, everything. Really no need for diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 My friend has a 93 landcruiser with 330,000 miles, gas engine. Original engine, transmission, everything. Really no need for diesel. Agreed there are Cherokees that are at 300k miles with orginal engines and trans. Also for the price it would be easy to pick a XJ for fairly Cheap do a lift, tires, and wheels for cheap. here is a cool expo site I lurk on. http://www.expeditionportal.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 shit i rode in a suzuki esteem with 304k on it today lol ran like a champ find an excursion with a 7.3 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Excursion-DIESEL-4X4-00-EXCURSION-7-3-DIESEL-LIFTED-NAVIGATION-CAMERA-4X4-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ270617294802QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Excursion-135K-Miles-2003-Excursion-4x4-Eddie-Bauer-2Tone-Lether-7-3L-Diesel-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ260645485138QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Excursion-2001-FORD-EXCURSION-LIMITED-7-3L-DIESEL-4X4-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ110569034444QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 also if you are considering a four door JK look at the J8 http://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/j8_milspec.php they is a 2.8 turbo diesel and 5.7 hemi option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I drove a econoline in highschool and beat the crap out of it and it was 450k+. 4.9 and c6 FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Build it and do this: http://www.alcan5000.com/ Kirkland Washington to Achorage Alaska.. A friend of mine and I are thinking of building a Subaru for this and going for unofficial fastest time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 H1 with the 6.2 diesel power plant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Jeep Liberty (diesel power) I would stear away from the diesel powered Liberty. I have heard nothing but bad things about them. The 2.8L diesel has no power and worst gas mileage than the gas powered version. Also the Liberty really isn't a great platform for off roading. It can be done and I know people that do off road them, but there are easier and cheaper alturnatives. I know a lot of people that have built vehicles like you are looking for. Of coure I have to suggest Jeeps and they all make good starting points for X vehicles. Wrangler/CJ if you want the most options but smaller size. Cherokee if you want more room inside, and a Grand Cherokee (ZJ or WJ) if you want a bigger engine option (V8) a little more room on the inside compared to the Cherokee and more comfort. As others have suggested, finding diesel can be a pain at times in some areas of the Nation. But my biggest suggestion for a X vehicle is choice a platform and engine that isn't difficult to find parts for all around the world. Nothing would be worst than being broke down in some remote part of the nation and having to wait a week for parts to be special ordered. Because if you really do that, you will break down, and you will need to fix something along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 H1 with the 6.2 diesel power plant If you've got a $30K range to spend, you can pick up an M998 MMWV (Army version). If the Toyota Hilux was availible in the States, it would be perfect for your needs. We've got 2 up-armored Hilux's (Tacomas) and they're little tanks. Both of them are turbo diesels and are very capable off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 http://www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/sections/galleries/other/top-gears-polar-hilux/06/main.jpg polar modified hilux invincible they used on TG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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