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I have a friend who will be selling a large black safe this December,it’s BIG AND HAVEY – about 500kgs! He wants between $1,000 and $1,200 for it but may take less if you help get it out of the second story of his place …I believe in Heredia. I could give him your email if you’re interested and you would work directly with him.
Yeah, that IS strange! I guess they live on paved roads. I ALWAYS get where I’m going. I disagree about getting there fast…mine’s a turbo diesel. I can even pass the 18 wheelers going “up the hill” to San Jose! And yes, screw the rain….AND DUST!
Yes, a longer travel suspension vertically is a definite plus. NOT TO MENTION the lateral travel. That is the distance between the axels. A samari will “see saw” you to death. The land cruiser has a much longer stance and absorbs the potholes (which can be quite big), with ease. Of course, it’s also because of the suspension of the Land Cruiser.
Speaking of which, I’m “compensating” for the free fall in the U.S. financial market.. I have to sell my Land Cruiser! I HATE IT but alas….one must do what one must do. When the market rebounds, I don’t want a Prada… I want EXACTLY what I have now (and have to sell….uuuggggghhh! )There are many variables here. How old are you (what shape is your back in?) Where will you be doing most of your driving (where do you plan on living?) What is your financial situation?
I live in Nosara with pot holed roads and rivers to forge if going north to Ostional. I’m approaching 60 and have had a back operation at Cima in San Jose. I used to have a 4 dr. Toyota Hi Lux but it beat the hell out of my back because of the truck like suspension. I did an extensive investigation and found the 4 WD Toyota (Toyotona) Land Cruiser SUV (diesel) to be the ultimate vehicle for my location as well as my back.Additionally, living around unpaved roads where there is no rain for over 5+ months of the year means very……..VERY fine particles of dust will find their way into your lungs. Not a very healthy situation, to say the least! A solid vehicle with good windows and an a/c is a wise health consideration. Again – it’s your pocketbook, location and your physical condition that you should consider. Bottom line…….you get what you pay for. To me, a Samuri is great if you’re young and basically want a “covered quad”. Ultimately, don’t leave anything in your vehicle that you don’t mind getting stolen. At the beach, keep your windows down to indicate there’s nothing there to steal. My Land Cruiser has an ignition shut off system so if it’s stolen, it will automatically stop within a few hundred meters or so.Yes, that’s very expensive. The Toyota Prada is a “watered down” version of the tried and true Land Cruiser. Toyota is the most popular vehicle in the country in a 4X4. The government uses the Hi-Lux for that reason. I have a 1997 Toyota (¨Toyotona) 8 passenger , full time 4WD Land Cruiser that will (and has) gone ANYWHERE
