Many will remember watching the Budget Overlander concept materialize into a capable-yet-practical adventuremobile, equally suited to moderate-plus trail use and economical family commuter duties. A small lift and larger tires were fitted, along with armor for the vulnerable bits and everything else needed for safe self-supported back country adventures. The end result was a surprisingly capable machine that “wheels” like a skateboard, and can hang with more traditional 4x4s. I laughed at that last bit too, but hey, it does have more ground clearance than both the new Cherokee Trailhawk and the beloved XJ of old.
Here was the final tally:
Original vehicle purchase: $2,400 with a blown motor (running MY03+ Foresters can...
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