From the dark side.......

[Mr. Lambdebois]

Hello everyone. First Let me say that you have a wonder board full off usefull and entertaining information. That is the main reason I am here. I am an ASE master certified tech(worked for ford for 3 years) and also have spent some time working at the railroad on locomotive engines. I am probaby going to pick up an h2 in the near future as it is one of the few vehicles that will fit all my needs.
I have thought about a rubicon as only the ignorant will argue its capability. The problem is that I want more room for cargo and passengers and they also ride like crap on the highway for long trips. Obviously I would love a range-rover or even an amg g-wagon but would hate to put a dent on one of those vehicles as I actually enjoy taking my 4x4's up to the BLM Land around Co- 82 anywhere from glernwood springs area and south. Occasionally I make It to the front slope near ft. Collins also. I often am at elevations above 8000 ft so the snow can get pretty deep. My 5.0 explorer actually did fine in the deep snow with bfg at ko's on it. It is now to a point to where I do not want to sink any more time or money into it.I would rather just start with something new that is capable out of the box while meeting my needs to be comfortable on road trips and have plenty of room for cargo.

Sorry for the rant....