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Old 03-14-2009, 12:26 PM   #1
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The main problem with new 4x4's is that nobody wants to take them off road. Especially rough roads. And especially if they are being leased. Plus, it can cost well over a grand to rescue a vehicle that's stuck way off road: http://www.mhjcontherocks.com/Community/Trips/1282.aspx

I'm a big believer in using-up, reusing, and recycling. If my engine blew up in the boonies, and I couldn't fix it, I would strip off the carb, distributor, and winch and haul them out. The body is half-way to rust now, so it wouldn't take too long for it to return to nature. Then I would look for another Chief. Maybe I could find one with less than 100K miles.
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Old 03-14-2009, 02:47 PM   #2
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Yeah, I hear ya man. I keep reusing something until its completely used up and theres nothing but a void left. its cheaper in the long run, and I just keep finding good deals on concours motors to swap in, so I'm good with it.
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