Top Off-Road Vehicles of All-Time

I stumbled upon this list today while surfing the net.

The criteria for the list was capability, capacity, durability, reliability, and value.

Also, I've attached the link to the original site at the very end, which goes into a pro's and con's list of each, why he chose the vehicles he chose, etc.

Share your thoughts.

10. Mercedes Benz E320 or E350 4Matic Wagon (2000-2006)



9. Nissan XTerra (2001-2010)



8. Suzuki Vitara (1999-2003)



7. Land Rover LR3 (2005-2008)



6. Toyota 4Runner, Generation Four (2004-2008)



5. Mercedes Benz G500 (2000-Whatever you can afford)



4. Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (1995-1997)



3. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK (2007- )



2. Toyota Tacoma (2001-2008)



1. Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series (Any year)



I didn't want to spoil it at the beginning, but I find it extremely impressive that Toyota has the #1 and #2 pick and 4 of the top 10 overall, #2 being the truck we all love so dearly.

Source: http://jalopnik.com/5958901/the-ten-best-used-vehicles-for-exploring-the-world

 

Also, to the powers that be: feel free to move this thread to the appropriate forum...I had no idea where to put it haha

 

my pick!

 

Definitely the sexiest one! My favorite looking one is the J40 (1960-1984)

 

great find man , I wonder what the chevy , ford, dodge , Nissan ,guys are thinking about this report . Oh thats right , they are to busy fixing all their RECALLS . LMAO

 

ha! They're in it for the looks. As long as it's on 35's with a 6" lift, they're happy. You know you've made a mistake when pansy-ass wannabe country artists are singing about your truck!

 

lol . I had a 69 land Cruiser . years ago , kick myself in the ass for selling it .

 

my father had this one-no frills-it was a beast.
3speed 6cyl was wound tight at 55mph.
One time I was pulling down a tree- all 4 wheels were spinning(hard ground) and it hopping ready to go.

 

BTW-he still has it--rusting away somewhere.
If anyone is seriously interested in buying it-I will get pix and info.
Last time I saw it--it was not in good shape.
But it would make a good and profitable project for someone that has the time.

 

2. Toyota Tacoma (2001-2008)



Why only '01-08?

Also can't leave off the Defender!

 

damn dude , you missed it by one year , you should ask for a refund . lol

 

How the frick did this thing get in here??

 

lol , have no idea

 

Interesting, I'll have to read becUse I'm curious on a few of them. (Judging a book by its cover) a few don't seem to fit

Exactly ^

 

I guess it has to do with something with the switch from the gen 1 to the gen 1.5 from 2000 to 2004

I was wondering the same thing. They're all pretty reasonable, minus that monstrosity lol

 

Even stranger how he stops at 2008... Thought the ATRAC and such that '09+newer come with only made the the trucks that much better offroad...

 

No clue. I meant to say the 2000-2001, not 2000-2004. I dunno why he's got years including some 1st gens and 2nd gens

 

Disregard the christmas lights.. 1976 Steyr Puch Pinzgauer 712M. 6wd and with independent suspension, all axels lock. 19 inches of ground clearance.

 

I'm surprised there wasn't a mention of any of jeeps CJ's seperate of as a whole: cj2a, 3b, 5, 7, are all very popular and capible yet a mercedes wagon made the list... and a suzuki that wasnt the samuri is also a suprise.

 

This is one persons opinion...
Let's not forget before this gets out of control lol