Show me your bugout vehicle

[southysuper]

Mine is an old school 4x4. Leaks fluids and other things.

[Belifend]

The Canadian Gov't is about to auction off what's left of their fleet of Bombardier/VW Iltis'.
Thinking of picking one up for cheap fun.

[MonsterMetal]

Originally Posted by Belifend

The Canadian Gov't is about to auction off what's left of their fleet of Bombardier/VW Iltis'.
Thinking of picking one up for cheap fun.

Man it would be super cool to snag one.. what is "cheap"?

[DBR]

They do look interesting: http://www.warwheels.net/IltisVWTYPE183INDEX.html

[DBR]

Originally Posted by Barbosa

The plane on the hack is one I fly.

Is that a Spitfire?

[strvger]

similar to the old m151's the us had. if an iltis could be had with the turbo diesel option, that would be excellent!

[Belifend]

Originally Posted by MonsterMetal

Man it would be super cool to snag one.. what is "cheap"?

$900-$1200 for a running one

[bignugly72]

that would be awesome, probably cost more than its worth to get one in the US

[southysuper]

Originally Posted by MonsterMetal

Man it would be super cool to snag one.. what is "cheap"?

Is that what we call the VW Thing? type 181?

[MonsterMetal]

Originally Posted by Belifend

$900-$1200 for a running one

Dude... for that kind of scratch I would buy one and drive it home...

How many do you think they will be selling?

[Belifend]

Not sure exactly. I'm sure it's a few thousand across the country. Not sure when the auctions start either.

[strvger]

Originally Posted by southysuper

Is that what we call the VW Thing? type 181?

no, not at all. the iltis has a water cooled engine in front. see the above pics.

[RebelWithACause]

Originally Posted by southysuper

Mine is an old school 4x4. Leaks fluids and other things.

This is probably the best reply I have ever seen.

[Sped Man]

This makes a great desk and a great bug out vehicle. You can literally drive it out of the house loaded with all our important documents.


If you live on a farm there is always option P.

[northernguy]

Originally Posted by Belifend

The Canadian Gov't is about to auction off what's left of their fleet of Bombardier/VW Iltis'.
Thinking of picking one up for cheap fun.

Dont' waste your cash on an Iltis...I drove 'em in the army...on the very rare time that they actually ran

Remember that were built by the lowest bidder and any spares are considered "restricted kit" so even though the army will never use the NOS parts they have; a civillian will never see them. That means that you might have to rely on a VW dealer for parts

A beat up Jeep TJ would be a much better deal.

[Red31]

I love my BOV/DD lol 25mpg and gets me anywhere and through anything I'd need!!

[DuneElliot]

No pictures of mine on the work computer but I have a 2000 F-250 diesel with tool box and bed behind the seat, set up for dogs and all gear. It's not any flashier than any other vehicle out there and is normal for Wyoming - it's not obvious. Granted, I will mostly be bugging in (own a small ranch) but since it is close to the interstate it might be necessary to leave if troops come through in which case I am ready to load up the cattle and horses and flee to the mountains for a month. Horse trailer is ready to leave with all supplies - again, just a stock trailer and nothing fancy.

[ICBM Patriot]

Here is my 2000 F-150 Fx4 Offroad Package. It is a F-250 with a F-150 body, it has upgraded shocks, rear axle, 3 inch factory lift, 1/4 steel skid plates over the tank, t-case, and front diff. It can carry 7700 pounds in the bed and can tow much more. I was thinking about some offroad lights behind the grill but I don't know. any suggestions guys?

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[nodgree]

1998 Supercharged Grand Prix GTP. Sits WAY to low for anything off road but, gets anywhere I need to go exceptionally fast and great on gas to boot.

Anywhere it cant go, I go on foot.

[mudmaker]

Originally Posted by ICBM Patriot

Here is my 2000 F-150 Fx4 Offroad Package. It is a F-250 with a F-150 body, it has upgraded shocks, rear axle, 3 inch factory lift, 1/4 steel skid plates over the tank, t-case, and front diff. It can carry 7700 pounds in the bed and can tow much more. I was thinking about some offroad lights behind the grill but I don't know. any suggestions guys?

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I think you are looking at the GVWR being 7700lbs on that pickup. Probably wieghs around 6000lbs so your more like 15-1700lbs in the bed.