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@MudderTruker Hello mate, wondering if you ended up purchasing anything?

I wish mate but nope, current gen. It was 2 Star but got upgraded to 3 Star with the addition of Auto Emergency Braking. https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/ford/mustang/be8eed Safety standards in Australia tend to follow Euro NCAP so big on pedestrian safety and advanced driver tech...

I’m gonna suggest you’ve got a conflict of internal values. I did too when buying mine. 2 star ANCAP safety rating :( The only other car that makes me smile is a Mustang, but also 2 star! In one corner we want to be ‘happy dad’ in the other we want to be ‘safe dad’ The best reconciliation I...

I agree and this is an important point. I convert cash to goods that offer immediate utility value, or at least store-hold value, otherwise it's just wasteful or speculative. That's why I have so many bottles of whiskey, I tell my wife. My .02 .03

Hope is not a plan and you're not wrong. I'm not suggesting beans & bullets or nothing like that, but the purchasing power of the dollar is on the slide. Anyway, back to OP, even here in Australia hard asset 'stuff' prices are up so I'm converting cash to 'stuff' now rather than later.

For some reason, I noticed y’all don’t tie your shoe laces. What a weird thing to notice. Anyway, this is was a helpful trip report, thanks.:clap:

I was in a similar boat and chose the Overland for two reasons. Here in Australia, O and R are similar prices and Mojave isn't available. I would have bought the Mojave for it's transfer case, suspension and off-road+ mode. So I bought the O. I bought the O for Selec-Trac II w LSD because it...

In Economics they've got this term, Utility, the happiness we get from the product/service we swapped our cash for. My must have's are things I know I'll get Utility from immediately. My Overland Must Haves - A 4WD driving and recovery course so I can be useful and not dick myself or others -...

Learn to set your own expectations, especially if you’ve dealt with them before. I have a plumber who consistently underestimates effort time, but his quality is good, so I just double his estimates in my head and plan for that.

Quick sidebar, Any chance you can post a pic of your slotted wheels? I’m thinking about getting some too but will have to commit and import them.

I’m also looking for the same features. I found two so far… https://www.arb.com.au/jeep-gladiator-jt-2020-present/bull-bars/ https://offroadanimal.com.au/predator-bull-bar-jeep-wrangler-jl-and-jt-gladiator-2019-on/

Unfortunately we don't get that combo down here, but yeah 4H Auto was what I wanted. The Mojave's rear locking diff in 4 Hi with Off-Road Plus traction control is a cool combo as well, also not available here.

10-4 Rubber Ducky, Thanks for the tip.

Thanks mate. I test drove the Overland with Mud Terrain tyres, oddly enough. Those tyres didn’t make nearly as much road noise as I expected, totally doable for daily. I’ll be putting AT tyres on mine. Chris Rock once advised ‘don’t let your happiness make someone sad’ But… it’s ex demo...

Thanks heaps everyone. Today I ordered an Overland in Gobi, mostly for the transfer case, gearing and comforts that this here latte-sipper has become accustomed to. I'll post a build thread when I get the rig next month.

Today I met a guy who agrees with you. He recently crossed The Simpson Desert in an Overland (68,000 sq miles, 4 days with no water/fuel stops)

Thanks heaps everyone. Today I ordered a Gobi in Overland trim, mostly for the transfer case, gearing and comforts that this here latte-sipper has become accustomed to. I'll post a build thread when I get the rig next month.

I finally got to test drive at highway speeds today and I now I understand what you mean, I felt it wandering at around 100km/h 65mph. I was lucky enough to have Ben from https://jeepaction.com.au in the truck with me and he also recommended a stabiliser. Anyway, I will indeed start a build...

Bonus points - Rivian also built a charge network along the route just ahead of the crew. This is a company I could get behind

Unfortunately we only get three two editions here, Night Eagle and Rubi (some Overlands still available)