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Old 02-03-2014, 01:55 AM   #446 (permalink)
bestclimb
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escort - '99 ford escort sport
90 day: 42.38 mpg (US)

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I've had several samurai's. decent mileage (upper 20s) and would go anywhere you would care to take it. My ultimate dream off roader is a LWB samurai with a vw tdi, on 33s with front and rear lockers. It'd go anywhere and still pull upper 20s.

From what I understand the sidekicks (and trackers) are nearly as good, with the only difference being the IFS vs Solid front axle.

I also kind of covet a suzuki Jimny (coil sprung evolved samurai) as a base for a small offroad rig.
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