After much reading I think I’m ready to start searching for my new RRC.
I just wanted to ask your opinion(s) on the specific year I should set out for or shy away from.

I will be using the RR for getting out of town, mostly to the good camping/hiking spots. We rarely drive in town. I don’t plan on much towing, but trips to the lumber yard and marine supply will be common.

I want to spend around 3K. I was thinking a post 89 model with the 3.9L, but would the 4 channel abs for the 90’s be worth searching for? Are the 3.9L underpowered? I fully understand this is not a fast truck, but will I be wishing I spent a little more and found a 4.2L? I know I don’t want to deal with the air suspension.

Reliability wise, is there a favored engine choice, 3.9L vs the 4.2L?

I’m out in Seattle and most of our trips take us over a mountain pass and onto some fire service roads. I’m looking for something a bit more rugged than my VW Westphalia. Something that can handle the snow and mud, which the RRC can do.

Thanks for any tips and advice.
Justin

Something like this is pretty much what I’m looking for:
http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374
vs
http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140