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DWeikert
Nov 18, 2017Explorer II
HMS Beagle wrote:
For me the problem with a Unimog is it would be really fun for about 50 miles. Then the noise, ride quality, handling, etc. would start to feel very industrial compared to a modern pickup. Not to mention fuel economy. If those 50 miles were over very rough terrain justifying the vehicle, then great. On the highway, not so much.
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This has always been one of my dream rigs, but for every mile I drive where the Unimog would be justified I drive 100 miles to get to that destination. There was a Unimog article on TC Magazine earlier this year. This owner gets 12 MPG with his Four Wheel Camper Grandby loaded. Also-
Unimogs are are not very fast, but they are very nimble. It goes about 55 miles per hour but, with overdrive, mine can go 65 miles per hour. The fire truck is a turbo version as well. Going uphill, it’s like a semi truck.
I still want one... :)
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