If AEV were to expand to incorporate vehicles other than Jeeps, which ones should we consider? Why?
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First, I would hate to see that! But in just pure speculation if that was to happen, then I would see the Toyota FJ as the next good testbed for AEV. That platform seems to be kind of the equivalent to the Wrangler Unlimited.Mike
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I voted for Land Cruiser and Other.... but, like Beowulf, I'd really like to see you do something with the Toyota Tacomas.
Originally posted by Beowulf View PostI voted for the the FJ but here is my list of vehicles that I think would do well.
FJ
Toyota Tacomas
Landrover (especially if they ever bring back the Defenders)
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Originally posted by admin View PostIf AEV were to expand to incorporate vehicles other than Jeeps, which ones should we consider? Why?2007 Jeep Commander Limited, 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, 1955 Willys Jeep Pickup (Restoration Project), 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited: Photos & Specifications
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I think that the Toyota FJ (Fake Jeep) would be the most off-road capable next to the Jeep. I am not to crazy about the FJ but, with the awesome engine swaps you do with the Hemi in the Wrangler, how cool would a Toyota FJ be with the 5.7 out of a Tundra . Lift it and do the engine swap I would probably want one (only if there wasn’t a Jeep anymore). I like the old Land Rovers but it seems that the new ones are to focused on luxury instead of the off-road capabilities that they use to have, especially the Defender.
But first you need to figure out how to fit the Commander on a 35X12.50.Last edited by dvldogjpr; 01-06-2008, 10:07 AM.Wish List
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New poducts from AEV?
First things first ... How about a "Brute" based on the new longer wheelbase 4 door Wrangler. Either a "King Cab" configuration, with room behind the front seats, or better yet, a "crew cab" with a smaller but still reasonably sized pick-up bed. Next ... while I don't see the Jeep brand going away, how about expanding your product lines to include the Toyota Tacoma, and FJ. These are reasonably priced, super solid vehicles that would be even better with your upgrades.
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From a business point of view - I think the FJ is the in-thing at the moment for modified vehicles so you would have to be silly to ignore that - but the question is - is the FJ a fad waiting to fade away or will it stand the test of time?
The new 200 Series Land Cruiser would certainly be one to look at - I'd expect at least a 5 to 8 year run of that body style before they change it drastically again.
For this I'd definitely be looking at working with ARB - creating a product range that's accessible to ARB dealerships world wide. As part of the field testing phase of the new Land Cruiser - it was bought to Oman. The Middle East is a gold mine on the Cruiser.2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport
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