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Alabama thread!

Discussion in 'Alabama' started by Davtopgun, May 18, 2009.

  1. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:45 PM
    rmepilot

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    Actually, I bought it in '90 for $8700, put 85k on it during the 4 years I had it, then sold it for $6500.

    Tires and a clutch, are all that I put into it. :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    Mine is an 02 Sahara with the D44 rear end :D. I have this belief that a Wrangler should always be a simple utilitarian vehicle. They got too far away from that with the 4 door Wranglers and it brought in the "pimp my car" crowd.

    Hell, I still hangout on Wrangler Forum :rofl:
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    That’s my plan. I paid cash and got a good deal.

    Seems like you had a good experience, why you hating?
     
  4. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:56 PM
    gixxerphil

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    They hold their value as well as any also, so you shouldn't lose much if/when you sell. I paid 10K(with a 2K trade-in Grand Cherokee) for mine in 2010 and NADA value was right at 9K when I had the wreck.
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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    Just :poking:
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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    Taco will always be my fav :taco:
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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  8. Jul 16, 2018 at 10:00 PM
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    I forgot, did I tell you guys I got a kitten?

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  9. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:48 AM
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  10. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:51 AM
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    :rofl:
    It's time for it to go. I'll have no need for a Jeep Comanche trailer. I'll use that money to put it towards a Taco bed trailer :D
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:54 AM
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    I just about woke everyone up laughing. I literally just read through all those post and then saw it. I was like that looks cool. Need to take a picture for Phillip. :rofl:
     
  12. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:55 AM
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    3rd gen CBI sliders in GA.

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  13. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:57 AM
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    :rofl:
    It looks a little funny being pulled with my Tacoma

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  14. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:57 AM
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    I have no idea if this is a good price for this brand or the brand is even good but thought I would share.

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  15. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:59 AM
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    That's a bit better than half price. I think they're right at 1K new from REI.
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2018 at 1:02 AM
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    I been researching them slightly. Don’t want to look to much cause I will get it in my head I need it now and don’t have the money for it after yesterday. Daughter has to have braces. Had to get spacers and will have the braces on sometime in the next couple of months. I knew it was going to be expensive but, dam!
     
  17. Jul 17, 2018 at 1:04 AM
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    You could probably buy a couple of RTT's for the price of braces :D I would love to have one, but I need other things before I get into one of those. Plus, I would realistically only use it maybe a few times a year. I can't justify that kind of cost for something that wouldn't get used that often.

    I followed a huge thread on expo about the Tepui tents. They seem to get great reviews.
     
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  18. Jul 17, 2018 at 1:09 AM
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    I think the kids would love it. Could go to lake and be a lot cheaper than renting a place. Figure we would use since son has gotten into kayaking. Can do some quick weekend trips and carry bikes to ride too. Might be fun and can get whole family in on it. Something to strive toward next summer.
     
  19. Jul 17, 2018 at 1:16 AM
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    No doubt.
    I have one of those Kamprite cot tents. It's sufficient for me right now. I saw a thread last night where someone even used a double one as a RTT :rofl:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cheap-rtt-for-those-on-a-budget.478273/
     
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  20. Jul 17, 2018 at 3:46 AM
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