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    Unimog 404 or Deuce?

    More sources: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/unimog/1682729-sale-wanted.html http://www.unimog.net/exchange/ There is a 404 near me for sale. This one has a nicely done dump bed. Last asking price I heard was $12k. BTW, a nice non-rusted, unmolested, 404 can bring $10k plus. Too many...
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    Unimog 404 or Deuce?

    This is why a Unimog is over-engineered: performance in tough terrain. This is my radio comm 404 on the Golden Crack in Moab, UT. Never had to touch the clutch. Tires never slipped. This is considered a major obstacle to most vehicles. Note the gouge marks in the rock, and tire skid marks...
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    Unimog 404 or Deuce?

    Changing a clutch, engine, or transmission in any of the Unimogs up until the transmission was divorced from the engine, and the cabs made to tilt, will be challenging. That's why it's worth getting a good truck to start with. The design of the whole Unimog series is definitely unique...
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    Unimog 404 or Deuce?

    Hi 99TCSig, A 404 is probably the best all-around 'factory' offroad vehicle ever made. No modifications required. There are loads of videos on Youtube you can watch. There aren't a lot of rock-crawling Deuces or 5-tons on there. Hills, yes, I was referring to long hills on the highway...
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    Unimog 404 or Deuce?

    I like this quote "My whole life I have wanted a Unimog 404". :-) I believe that is your answer! You should define your use for the truck. Is it a daily driver? Need to haul heavy stuff and really need a large truck with 10 wheels/tires? Do you ever park in a 'normal' parking lot? The 404...
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