Best SUV

[mpro1]

What SUV New or old do you think Was/is the most capable STOCK from factory and Why?????????

 

[BRADFORDXJ]

back in like may 4wheeler magizine did an arcticle on that and jeeps where no where on the list... one that supprized by was the isuzu rodeo... come with d44's

 

[casm]

The Suzuki X-90, of course.

Why? Because it makes jokes about your sexual orientation and / or prowess redundant.

 

[mpro1]

Where can i get me one of those fine automobiles.........HA

 

[Beej]

Does this count the original SUVs? Scouts, Broncos, Blazers...

 

[Ramsey]

anyone i'm driving fool

 

[IXNAYXJ]

Subaru Baja. Same reasons as the X-90.

Close second? Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Solid axles, dual lockers, 4:1 t-case, Dana 44 axles (well, almost) and 32" MT/Rs out of the box.

-----Matt-----

 

[mpro1]

Does this count the original SUVs? Scouts, Broncos, Blazers...

Yes any vehicle any year ect. what do ya think?????

 

[89Daytona]

Does the Unimog count as an SUV?

 

[Atl XJ]

G Wagen.

 

[CrankyYankee]

:thumbup:

Edit. Forgot about the WHY part. Well lets see....Massive box section ladder frame, lots of ground clearance, Smooth V8 with plenty of low end grunt, viscous center locking diff. as well as front and rear locking diffs. and an air adjustable suspension with a range of 5 inches. Oh yeah, and it rides like a luxury car on the highway. If only the fuel and maintenance costs were on par with my XJ, it might just be the perfect SUV!

 

[SeanP]

FJ80 (up til 97)

Front, Center and Rear diff locks.

FF Rear Axle

Great articulation

Bulletproof I6 and awesome TD's overseas

 

[DansGreyMj]

it'll outwheel a rubi any day (lol)

 

[rocklandxjer]

MY EYES!!! MY EARS!!

 

[nhrocker]

I'd have to give a general thumbs up to the classic Land Rovers. I've got a friend who got into restoring a series 3 that's been in his family since it was new. Through him I got a chance to check out some other Series and Defenders, I was pretty impressed to say the least.

Close second? Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Solid axles, dual lockers, 4:1 t-case, Dana 44 axles (well, almost) and 32" MT/Rs out of the box.

-----Matt-----

Did you mean 31" MT/Rs? :shhh: And the 07's are supposed to have "real" 44's, even though they chose some weird spline count. They're at least stronger than the "imitation" front 44's they've been using.

 

[Atl XJ]

And the 07's are supposed to have "real" 44's, even though they chose some weird spline count. They're at least stronger than the "imitation" front 44's they've been using.

I thought they quit using dana and started using american axle?

 

[Atl XJ]

FJ80 (up til 97)

Front, Center and Rear diff locks.

FF Rear Axle

Great articulation

Bulletproof I6 and awesome TD's overseas

I had a 95 for a while. I liked it alot, but it was limited by its size and it was weak and a gas hog. I hated the single digit gas mileage around town. I never had one problem out of it and it had a really nice interior and it looked great cleaned up. It was a pretty classy looking SUV.

 

[mpro1]

Yeah I always thought that the late 90's land rover defender with turbo diesel looked great...... i did a 4x4 tour on the island of antigua in one of them, up some sick cliffs and some jungle trails ....man did it perform.....Iv'e wanted one ever since.

 

[jmowens]

OK, I know I'm gonna get flamed on this one... but just bought my wife an H3. This thing seems pretty good out of the box. Locking rear, 32's, and a 40:1 low range...
Of course I haven't had it off-road -- the wife says that won't happen until I inherit it... in about 5 years.
But it feels really solid, clearence and approach/departure angles are great, and rides like a Caddy on the road.
Plus, it gave me an excuse to get my lift. I told the wife there was no way she could have a vehicle that had tires 4" bigger than my XJ!

 

[neonrog]

Actually, I would like one...


For my DAUGHTER! Small and cute for her tastes, only two seats so the teen won't carry a bunch of kids, and oftenAWD so I won't worry as much in the winter...

The Suzuki X-90, of course.