Dave - we still used it (not as much as in AZ with all of the wonderful off-road opportunities). But, we have planned for a few years to get my wife, Lori, her long held wish which is to have a vintage Geländewagen. BTW, these “G” wagens are made in the same factory in Graz Austria (Arnie’s home town) as our Pinzgauer (similar genetics). With a/c these G’s will give us four season use and with the 5 speed and rear gearing will allow us to cruise at highway speeds for weekend jaunts.
Also digging the legendary durability with a Mercedes bullet-proof diesel backed by a 5 speed manual and stellar 4x4 off-road capability with locking diffs. Something like this.....
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Am always ready for the BIG invasion! 
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