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The modified jeep alone was 50k or more. Gas is 5k.

IkmoIkmo 9y ago
He said gas was 7k and the jeep was 6k, for the trip he referred to as costing 27k. The Africa trip is another jeep, the jeep itself didn't exist when he did his first 27k two year trip, and indeed he modified it a lot. Probably a lot more expensive but also not necessary. Where'd you find the 50k number?
- nickthemagicman 9y ago
  A new Rubicon is 37k plus at least 10k of modifications.
grecy 9y ago
My Jeep was not even close to 50k. I bought it used for $22,500 CAD.
- nickthemagicman 9y ago
  Yeah but your modifications alone gotta run at least 10k. I have a van I'm modding out and a roof rack and reinforced bumper alone is 6k. The point is you have income from somewhere that allows you to be carefree with your time and money. It feels a little disingenuous when people say "I will never go back to full time 9-5 5 days a week." Like it's a choice most people have. It's like Donald Trump saying he's a great business man and you should take his advice...when he really inherited a ton of money. This is all speculation on my part though and I really wish you the best no matter what your situation is. Looks like an amazing trip! Stay safe!
  - grecy 9y ago
    Sure, the modifications were around $10k, which means the total price was A LOT lower than $50k. And no, I don't have "income from somewhere". I worked a 9-5 for 5 years and saved every penny I could, now I'm living on those savings. Yes, I'm trying to earn some money on the road, and it's currently covering about 25% of my monthly expenses. > It feels a little disingenuous when people say "I will never go back to full time 9-5 5 days a week." Like it's a choice most people have. I think it's sad you think like that. It is a choice, if you want it to be. It's hard work, and requires changing around your priorities, but it absolutely is a choice. I have met hundreds and hundreds of people doing it [1], including families with kids, including people from every walk of life you can image. [1] I'm interviewing interesting people I meet living on the road - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNiCe5roBX1gdbLoAclKw9RTgo-_kAYAP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNiCe5roBX1gdbLoAclKw...

He said gas was 7k and the jeep was 6k, for the trip he referred to as costing 27k. The Africa trip is another jeep, the jeep itself didn't exist when he did his first 27k two year trip, and indeed he modified it a lot. Probably a lot more expensive but also not necessary. Where'd you find the 50k number?

nickthemagicman 9y ago
A new Rubicon is 37k plus at least 10k of modifications.

grecy 9y ago

My Jeep was not even close to 50k. I bought it used for $22,500 CAD.

nickthemagicman 9y ago
Yeah but your modifications alone gotta run at least 10k. I have a van I'm modding out and a roof rack and reinforced bumper alone is 6k. The point is you have income from somewhere that allows you to be carefree with your time and money. It feels a little disingenuous when people say "I will never go back to full time 9-5 5 days a week." Like it's a choice most people have. It's like Donald Trump saying he's a great business man and you should take his advice...when he really inherited a ton of money. This is all speculation on my part though and I really wish you the best no matter what your situation is. Looks like an amazing trip! Stay safe!
- grecy 9y ago
  Sure, the modifications were around $10k, which means the total price was A LOT lower than $50k. And no, I don't have "income from somewhere". I worked a 9-5 for 5 years and saved every penny I could, now I'm living on those savings. Yes, I'm trying to earn some money on the road, and it's currently covering about 25% of my monthly expenses. > It feels a little disingenuous when people say "I will never go back to full time 9-5 5 days a week." Like it's a choice most people have. I think it's sad you think like that. It is a choice, if you want it to be. It's hard work, and requires changing around your priorities, but it absolutely is a choice. I have met hundreds and hundreds of people doing it [1], including families with kids, including people from every walk of life you can image. [1] I'm interviewing interesting people I meet living on the road - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNiCe5roBX1gdbLoAclKw9RTgo-_kAYAP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNiCe5roBX1gdbLoAclKw...