I understand the upkeep, but it will be different. I'm talking about doing like Bluzuk80 done, take 2 years, buy part by part for a WOD or Angryfab chassis (or maybe a wicked 4 seat chassis), then its paid for, all good and NEW parts, bulletproof drivetrain, beat the **** out of it with no worry. Of course there will be the regular maintenance, but all parts will be new and hopefully last a little longer. Like JohnG's solo buggy but that seats more folks.
What pissed me off with the toyota was **** that needed to be built better. Brakes and steering were very under par. Although I had drivetrain finally built with pretty good ****, I still knew where my limits were when I was beating on it. I dont like limits. I hated like hell ****ing with propane fillups. 10 gallon tank is heavy as **** putting up in that tall ass bed every 2 rides. Random **** would fail like old ass clutch master cylinder, propane problems, etc. I just want something I don't have to **** with as often....and what I want is not cheap...so it will be one day wayy on down the road, but I will build it one day!