From: Greg (czechsix@cox.net)
Date: Thu Feb 13 2003 - 20:01:49 PST
Was that radio truck a Unimog S? They're about the only cheap Unimogs to
keep running, currently. I thought you had asked about the Unimogs that the
U.S. is surplusing right now..those, on the other hand are really pricey to
fix.
For the gas engined Unimog S's, engines, trannies, and just about everything
else is pretty reasonable right now. Pinzgauers, on the other hand, are
still a bit more expensive to find parts for, than the Unimog S.
The only real potential trouble area for a Unimog S is the tranny,
especially if it's been driven by someone that was heavy handed - classic
thing to do with them is shift into reverse while going forward. Or do
extended high speed driving.
The drivetrain on all mogs is basically the same - except for some
aftermarket 6x6's. They're not that complex, and are pretty tried and
proven. Engine work isn't that much of a big deal either - access can be a
pain sometimes, but that's true for pretty much everything. Specialized
tools can cost a mint, but that's also true for other vehicles - so the best
thing to do is make them yourself.
All in all, between a Pinzgauer and Unimog, I'd still go for the Unimog, if
I was doing heavy off roading and load carrying. For light 4 wheeling and
grocery getting you'll probably be happier with a Pinz - but they're still
capable trucks off road, it just depends on the driver.
Greg
Vista,CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Jankowiak" <eccm@swbell.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Unimog coming to Freightliner dealers
> This is what I was afraid of.. $$$ I was almost in love with a unimog
> radio truck, all that great ground clearance. but I was warned by a
> mercedes mechanic who had worked on them in a past life, that I had
> better have plenty $ in case anything broke. He showed me a diagram of
> the drivetrain, described what you have to do to work on the engine, and
> that basically scared me away.
>
> Maybe in 10 years or so, JC Whitney will start importing Asian-made
> repro/substitute MOG parts. Just take an "O" out of good ole MOOG, and
> you get MOG.
>
> I'd still like to have one though, to do some light 4-wheeling and
> grocery-getting.
>
> How's the Pinzgaur stack up?
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