Re: Seeking Unbiased Advice

[Steve Stegmann <stegmann@domain.elided>]

Mark,

For what you describe I would get a Scout.  I'm doing this.  I'm going 
overboard and installing a fiberglas body next year.  This year I finish 
the mechanicals.

Scout parts are cheaper than LR parts, and most of the parts needed to 
keep it running area available almost anywhere.  Body parts, interior 
bits, etc are available too.  Check out the Binder Bulletin on the web
(www.binderbulletin.org) for a list of suppliers.  NAPA and such have 
most of the normal repair parts, Navistar can supply internal engine 
parts, Axle's & parts are widely available.

LR's rust at least as bad as Scouts.  Actually probably worse, the frames
aren't as heavy.  Besides with the Scout you get to listen to V8 music
(glasspacks recommended).  The Scout can also pull a trailer. 

Ask John Hofstetter how pleasant a LR is on the highway.  Excellent 
articulation in the suspension but too much for my taste on the highway.

Just an unbiased opinion

STeve
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