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Swang City Build & BS AF

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by txtaco87, Jul 8, 2017.

  1. Jul 21, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    Looked at a couple this week, a Surburban today. These prices today are crazy for an SUV that can actually tow. The rest just people haulers and blow and boring AF. May go look at a Hummer for the lady tomorrow. Its has the 5.3v8.
     
  2. Jul 21, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    txtaco87 [OP] Budget Travel Hard AF

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    A company here in Houston, EVS motors makes the search and destroy H1. Is boss AF! And for sale. Here is a vid of one of them driving underwater like a boss

    https://youtu.be/RLtUmQnP3IU
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    That's crazy and yeah can't afford that lol. I just need something that can actually tow legit more than not and not something wimpy not really designed to tow lol
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    txtaco87 [OP] Budget Travel Hard AF

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    What are you going to be towing?
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    That's my toy, what my old SUV was towing when it broke down.
     
  6. Jul 21, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    That SUV was sold to the junk yard today. Only got $250 for it.:censored:
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    That's about average for what you get nowadays. That's a pretty neat little camper!
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    Yeah I've moded that camper a good bit, it's something we enjoy as a family.
     
  9. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    I'd like to have one. But I need a family first
     
  10. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    No you don't I'd go camping with just my dog if I didn't. It's just nice and relaxing.
     
  11. Jul 22, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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    Good morning TW!
     
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  13. Jul 22, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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    :pccoffee:
     
  14. Jul 22, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    Debating on whether or not I should mow right now and get it out of the way
     
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    Yeah I have to do mine as well this weekend too, waiting for Sunday first day all week below a 100:eek: gonna look at that Hummer today and an Infiniti QX 56 too.
     
  16. Jul 22, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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    It's cloudy rn so it would be a good time lol. Also between those 2, the hummer (I'm assuming an h2) would be the better option. It's basically a Tahoe with a body swap. Parts will be cheaper, easier to fix, etc. Infinity's can be a pita and dealer parts are outrageous for some of the items you'll eventually need.
     
  17. Jul 22, 2017 at 8:01 AM
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    H3 Alpha with the 5.3v8 good drivetrain
     
  18. Jul 22, 2017 at 9:12 AM
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    H3 still gets my vote over the infinity :)
     
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    Infinity is out.
     
  20. Jul 22, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    Well the that Humvee was a busy, good deal way rusty underneath.
     
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