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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Jeep CJ/Wrangler, Land Rover (when actually running), Bronco, GWagen are the most capable (non-truck) off-roaders.  These are the most prestigious in my mind, because they are able to fully perform the function for which SUVs were originally designed (in the case of Land Rovers, at least so long as the electrical system holds out).  Everything else is basically a mall-terrain vehicle.

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GX and LX Lexus and the Toyota counterparts are the most capable off road vehicles stock from the manufacturer.  4Runner is also good.  G Wagon is great but it’s not typically purchased for off road use in the U.S.

Land Rover has gone to hell - still better than all crossover/car chasis “SUV” lines.   But no where close to the Toyota platforms, for example.

Wranglers are like driving a UTV around.  Sure they’re capable but you look like a weirdo.  They’re fine in certain settings and for certain niches but people in DC area who use a wrangler as a daily driver are the same sort of people who slap a salt life sticker on their vehicles.  For non daily drivers, you could probably get a used Land Cruiser for less than the price of a wrangler + mods to be comparable.  4Runner would also be a better bet as it’s capable stock and way more space at a low price.

For off-road/utility use, Toyota is best.  But this is about “prestige” among city drivers - so I don’t have a clue.  Bentley sounds right.  None of us will own one.
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