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Old 09-19-2018, 10:33 AM #16
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i don't think there is any question which one is better offroad, I think it comes down to how many miles at highway speeds you have to drive to get to your offroad area or OHV trail or what your daily on-road driving is like
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What is everyone opinion on which is better off-road vehicle?
I only own one vehicle and don't drive toys, so for me it's just the Toyota

If I had a mountain home and had to keep a vehicle on site, and didn't need to actually "use" it, then I'd consider a Wrangler (or 80's LC)
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If I had a mountain home and had to keep a vehicle on site, and didn't need to actually "use" it, then I'd consider a Wrangler (or 80's LC)
If so, then i rather get a Ford Raptor over Wrangler.

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If so, then i rather get a Ford Raptor over Wrangler.

I have been mightily impress with my brother’s Raptor: Bro got Raptor
If I lived in the SW or owned a medical practice, I would totally get a Raptor
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The problem with the wrangler - as it always has been - is build quality. Chrysler simply can't build the same quality as Toyota. They are decades behind in manufacturing facility technology and do not have a culture of continuous improvement. The product shows.

You will not see this on a Toyota. Not even one from the 1970's. This is a 2018 Wrangler.


But there's little question for me that the wrangler offers something Toyota does not. In terms of reaching the last mile of trail - if the wrangler doesn't break down, it's better. A wrangler would have a very hard time completing the Baja 1000. We know the 4Runner would do just fine. For that type of offroad the 4Runner is better - but so is the Tacoma, the Raptor (again if it runs - we all know how poorly it has done in actual racing due to mechanical failure.) and others.

There will be a 4Runner in the KOH this year in the stock-ish class. I'm very curious to see how it does. That may be the best mixed and balanced race for all around off roading.

What the 4runner really misses is the top off. And Toyota hasn't offered a wrangler competitor in a meaningful sense since the FJ40 and possibly the 1st gen 4Runner.

On the scale of Unimog to Camry, the Wrangler surely fits closer to the Unimog than the 4Runner.
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What is everyone opinion on which is better off-road vehicle?
depends on what trails you're going to wheel..
The Wrangler has a weak front axle, Ive been looking talking to jeep guys..
If you know how, to wheel then the CVs on the 4runners are a non-issue. Ive wheeled 8 rated trails even a 9 once didnt break anything.
Its all a matter of what you want, IMHO they both are pretty good.
Out here in Denver 4runners are a premium and Wrangles are dime a dozen.
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I guess this is my input on this
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Anyone with a new JL Rubicon Unlimited that can chime in? Wondering how it compares to a Pro 4Runner. Thanks.
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Very simple - take a test drive with each from your house to wherever you go off-road. Make sure that stretch of road includes a highway. If you're OK with the Jeep, then get that.
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Anyone with a new JL Rubicon Unlimited that can chime in? Wondering how it compares to a Pro 4Runner. Thanks.
Probably the same feedback everyone else gave regarding how a JK compares to a 4runner (offroad wise)!
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You can find a lot of comparison videos and articles on the internet. If you can test drive both cars for an off-road adventure then go ahead.
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If you want to pick something new up off a lot, and immediately go rock crawling in Moab, Wrangler Rubicon is the answer. For 99% of the off-roading most people are going to do, they're both equally capable, so it just comes down to which look you like better.
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