LMTVs?
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MN4runnerman
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A couple guys that I see about twice a year at local off-road events have deuce and a halfs and a lmtv. Every time I talk to them they swear by the reliability and how rugged they are, and that they are sweet, and that's true. But when you do general maintenance or if you do need to make a repair not only are the parts expensive, the time to do them is longer than usual(so if you have someone work on it the labor charge is higher). Honestly a deuce or an lmtv sound cool and have many uses, but I'd get a 3/4 ton or 1 ton long box pickup and have about the same ruggedness and reliability. Better yet get one of those cucv 1 1/4 ton chevy pickups from the 80s if you want a ranch vehicle.
sportrunner2001
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LMTV's are great if you don't care about your spine or kidneys lol.
They are really rugged and reliable but it is no sports car or cruiser. I'd guess I have just over 2000 miles in LMTVs or MTVs in the states and overseas; I wouldn't want one personally. The old, single rear axle ones (LMTV I suppose) would be the one to get if you were really looking for one, they are quicker and ride a little nicer, the seats are worse though.
Also they will do Interstate speeds ungoverned but I've only ever done 61 mph downhill in them haha
They are really rugged and reliable but it is no sports car or cruiser. I'd guess I have just over 2000 miles in LMTVs or MTVs in the states and overseas; I wouldn't want one personally. The old, single rear axle ones (LMTV I suppose) would be the one to get if you were really looking for one, they are quicker and ride a little nicer, the seats are worse though.
Also they will do Interstate speeds ungoverned but I've only ever done 61 mph downhill in them haha