PESKY PINZGAUER: Cranky Vintage 4x4 Military Truck at Hagar's South Lake Tahoe Garage | EP19

[@aaronshagar]

Now THAT’S a Rockin episode!! Best one yet!! 😂 THANK YOU so much for allowing me the honor and THANK YOU and your amazing team for working so hard and delivering such a great experience!! Well done and Happy Holidays!! Everyone is LOVING it!!! And Damn doe that Pinzgauer look good! So epic!! Cheers.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Aaron! It was MY honor to hang with you in your garage. To anyone who's reading this, please know it took 2 years for this shoot to become a reality. Tahoe is always under a fire evacuation order or 10 feet of snow!!!!! What a neat experience I won't forget!!! Plus I got to sneak the Morgan and a Porsche (hiding from our cameras) out for little fun, too! Misha and Pesto were great supporters and good sports, too. Love to your family, Aaron!

[@aaronshagar]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour ahhhh thank you so kindly. Mutual and many thanks to your family and crew for sharing and making it such a great experience!! Let’s do it or maybe attempt it again soon!! We have plenty of things to take out!! 😂😂

[@michaelguerin56]

Aaron, I noticed a discussion about the drum brake performance on the Pinzgauer. After a fair bit of use, brakes can actually become cocked sideways in the drums. We had that issue with the rear drums on our first work tipper. I suggest that you have your brake mechanisms and drums thoroughly inspected, given that there appears to be a stopping issue with a light load. The longer you leave it, the more they have to machine the drums, which equals more dollars out of your pocket.

[@alangeddes268]

Howe & Howe out there on the left coast have their RIPSAW tracked vehicle. Totally suited to your driving style. Check them out.😁

[@aaronshagar]

@@michaelguerin56 you are exactly right!! Thank you. It has a wheel cylinder leak in the right front. I keep honing it out and it’s fine for awhile and stops perfectly. Then it starts to leak again. It’s been pesky for 15 years. I used to rebuild it. Now I just hone it out. I need to just replace the damn thing and call it a day. That’s all it was. But I have heard of what you are talking about!! Nasty problem!! Thank you!!

[@BittnerBuddenbrock]

The 2 axle Pinzgauer is the most capable 4x4 - I drove it and the 6x6 (leave springs for the two rear axles) version for more than 10 years as an officer in the Austrian armed forces! It is not "underpowered" it just follows a different school! With good gearing even a less hp-engine will get you to places where others more powerful can not reach. I remember in 1980 while with the U.N. peace forces on the Golan Hights, Syria we were snowed in for days! A M113 APC could not drive the road up to my observation post! A Pinzgauer with snow-gains made it no problem!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for sharing you're experience!! Love it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Do you know what? I stand corrected! You are absolutely right 👊😉 it is not underpowered. We say that with many vintage vehicles, but the reality is that our road standards have just increased and these vehicles seem underpowered by modern standards. I drive it locally, and it is not underpowered. It performs amazingly, especially off-road and far more capable than even most modern trucks in my opinion. Built to withstand the test of time and battle. It is a true soldier of the world and its demands. Well done Georg and thank you so much for the insight and for watching. Cheers my good man.

[@jayjones6904]

Beautiful art work

[@TelephotoTom]

I drove these in the swiss army. The best feature: you can just use the bottle opener of the army knife and wiggle it around in the key hole to get it started. Great for a quick hop to get some take-away without signing out the keys when the food at the base is particularly bad. 😁

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..very clever!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ha ha ha. Indeed. The key is a universal one and barely a key at that!! 😂😂 well done!

[@thisissoeasy]

We were not really supposed to do that, haha...

[@aaronshagar]

@@thisissoeasy 😂😂😂

[@st-ex8506]

I got my military driver's license taken away because of precisely such an unauthorized trip! I was unlucky enough to fall upon our battalion's adjudant in charge of vehicles at the store I went to visit! And even though I was his superior by grade, he roasted me alright!

[@Mick6k]

I drove an 3-axle Pinzgauer while serving in the austrian army...got goosebumps hearing that engine-sound again 😅

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh Mick!! That is awesome!! I bet you REALLY know these things inside and out!! Brilliant! I would LOVE to hear your story!! Epic!!! Cheers and thank you so much for watching and telling a tiny bit of your story! Cheers

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

That's awesome..thanks for sharing!!

[@basilb4733]

@@aaronshagarI also rode Pinzgauers a lot during my time in the Austrian Army; we used it as reconnaissance vehicle with a machine gun mounted at the roll-over bar and a Carl Gustav anti tank weapon on board. The Austrian Army still uses these vehicles a lot, even the version with petrol engines (like yours; later versions had a VW diesel engine).

[@aaronshagar]

@@basilb4733 oh wow!!! Excellent Basil! That is amazing! I would love to experience the diesel. I’ll have to look up if they had more power. The petrol really lacks it, especially at this altitude! Thank you for sharing!!

[@thisissoeasy]

I often drove a 3-axle ambulance model in the Swiss army. This vehicle was unstoppable. Wish I had one here in Outback Australia, 35 years later...

[@01howdoidothis]

Well where do I start, you have a life less lived and you are not only a beautiful woman but you truly love cars. You not interested in the destination as you are of the means, road, and equipment to get you to the end of the journey. I am so very proud of you and so very happy to see a woman (rare) that truly loves the how not just the ride. Bravo and I am so happy to share this as I have the same bug and also along with m love for cars/Sleepers I also am crazy about Aircraft. Both of these are truly turning points in how the world works and just as importantly plays. Thank you again for sharing the adventures.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How nice..thank you so much. We're glad you're enjoying our channel!

[@aaronshagar]

Well put and glad you appreciate her and what she does! She is a wonderful role model for women, and the human spirit!!! And I am proud to call her a friend and colleague! Right on Tim! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@ttocselbag5054]

Nicole, you have the knowledge of a curator, and the curiosity of a cat. So love and appreciate the treasures y’all bring to us. Please keep it up. 👊

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much! We're so glad you're enjoying!!

[@vdubjunkie]

So, should we call her Whiskers? Or is it because she is a worrier?

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I like your driving you do you shine much more in Off Road driving respect back to you Nicole 🙏 from 🇨🇦 #YSW ❤️ 👏

[@henriyoung3895]

I rode a J.C.Higgins on sidewalks in Tustin, CA in 1960. Does that count ? Come to Bangkok, we love you. Thanks for bringing me joy.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@aaronshagar]

IT ALL COUNTS!! Joy is joy!! Awesome!!! Thank you for watching!!

[@donparker1823]

Great episode Nicole. I went in the desert one time in my Blazer with a friend who had a Pinzgauer. He pulled me out of a river that I had no business being in. Then later he pulled an F-150 stuck up to the axels in sand;. 4 wheel low and both diffs locked and he pulled him out like it was nothing. I also feel a kinship with you and Mr. Hager being alcohol and drug free. Not that many of us.

[@aaronshagar]

RIGHT ON DON!!! Welcome to the club!! EPIC! Wow!! Yes these little burgers are incredible and I have only been stuck once when I sunk it! Yes, mis judged the depth of a water feature that we frequently visited and it went to deep and hydro locked the engine! Other than hat I have never been stuck or stranded! It is an incredible vehicle!! Cheers and thank you so much for watching and telling your story!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@honestreviewer3283]

Love the Mini Coopers!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you like them!! Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Damn right? Who doesn't love a min?? There might be something wrong with them!? Ha ha ha! Thank you for watching!!

[@lomaxcm]

I loved my Pinz and wish I had never old it. What a great truck. Put an electronic ignition n it and that helps a lot.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh Marc! I feel ya! I am looking to let mine go and I know I'll regret it! I hear the electronic ignition is the way to go!!? Well done. Cheers

[@opiealvin]

So glad Aaron inherited his dad's love of vehicles. That was cool. Go Nicole. And Thank you to Aaron for sharing this rare gem.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh thank you Joshua! Indeed, we share a passion for automotive! I might have taken it a bit too far though! 😂😂😂

[@sg.5360]

Wow.. you go on the bestest adventures!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Right?? She sure does!!

[@scottclancy3035]

Fun Video! I own a 74 710M. Its a blast to drive and everyone loves it. When you talk to Aaron again, ask him why he didn't tell you about the hand throttle! Makes those hill starts a walk in the park.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

I will!! Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Shhhhhh, its a secret!! I had to challenge her!! Ha ha ha! It also has quite a bit of lag up here at altitude. There were a few challenges. LOVE that you have one and can appreciate them for the amazing vehicles they are! Thank you for watching and preserving these old relics!! Cheers!!

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

This was great! I live in Austria and we still see those used by farmers, reformed vehicles from the military! You drove it like a champ! Thanks 🙏

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching from Austria!!!

[@aaronshagar]

Oh wow!! Everyone says I should put a snowplow blade on it! But it’s front heavy anyhow. Maybe I should reconsider!! Thank you Jean!!!

[@jaeralph1975]

Aaron is a cool dude!!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes he is!! Thank you for watching!

[@jaeralph1975]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Your welcome, I’m actually having a Pinz 712M being built…6X6

[@aaronshagar]

Ah thank you for the kind words! A 712 6x6???? Niiiice you lucky dog!!! Have fun!!!

[@tim_bbq1008]

Nicole shows just the right amount of affection to her hosts, excitement for their collections, and has the experience to get them to share and showoff their awesome toys. Always a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you Tim! I couldn’t agree more! She makes it easy and our added friendship made for a fun, warm and sincere episode. Cheers!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Oh thank you!! Glad you're enjoying!! We truly appreciate your support!!

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Absolutely Brilliant!!! Since 1978 I Have Wanted a Pinzgauer!!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@aaronshagar]

Well damn Nigel, you best get one then!! Far too long of an affair! Ha ha ha! They are incredible machines! I hope one comes into your life! If not soon and you find yourself in Tahoe, come on by and we will take it out!! Cheers and thank you for watching

[@aaronshagar]

WELL SAID!!! Wow, nailed it! Very observant! Much appreciated. It was a “gas” for sure 😂😂😂😂 I haven’t been a passenger doing what we did! I think my favorite part was indeed Nicole sawing and hopping about on the rock garden and me quietly having a minor heart attack 😂😂😂😂😂😂 REALLY had fun and always game for more! If you find yourself in Lake Tahoe please come by the shop!! Cheers!!!

[@dank_star_ground_control]

Love these ex military vehicles, Pinzgauer, Haflinger, Land Rover 101, Unimog etc. Also, thumbs up for rocking the OIls t-shirt!

[@Pinzman27]

Love the Pinzgauer. I've owned a few and currently have a 712K which is the 6 wheel variant. I love when people give this little Austrian beast some love. Thanks for the video.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome...and thank you for watching!! We're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@effu9375]

I need more NICOLES in my life.

[@aaronshagar]

👊😂 you have to start hanging out where the Nicole’s are!! Cars and coffee to start!! Cheers and thank you for watching!!

[@saigawesnovember]

You only need one! Just find the right one!

[@ericbell871]

My friend has a Pinz. The shifter rod/shaft/tube broke. We welded in some gussets while we stuck it back together. You would not believe how nice it shifts now.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ohhhhhh, good to know!! I am sure it could use a little improvement! I have also heard that a rebuild kit is available for the bushings and linkage with great effect!! But terribly fiddly to install!! Glad you got to experience one first hand!! Cheers and thank you so much for watching

[@Zundfolge]

I've been lusting after a Pinz 710M for ages. Awesome video.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching..much appreciated!!

[@aaronshagar]

GET ONE!! If its in your means GET ONE!! As long as you have a place to drive it offroad! They are truly amazing and as you can see a real joy to drive!! It’s so cold here much of the year I chose the hard top radio truck. But if you live in warm weather the “M” is the way to go! They are going up in value like crazy!! I have mine for sale for $48k but it’s a special one and I have the trailer as well which are impossible to find in complete and original condition. But do it!! You wont regret it ;)

[@maxmillion4216]

The one and only Nicole Johnson behind the wheel shifting gears and making funny faces. Awesome video every time.....Loved it, you rock girl.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for your continued support. We truly appreciate it..glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Nailed it Max!! 👊😉💯

[@morrisyarnell6083]

I had a Pinz for 13 yrs. You did great

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Right on Morris!! Then you know them well, she did really! Mine has that stupid exhaust leak from the "soft" connection that I still haven't addressed! And maybe I should have let her know about the manual throttle for hillstarts!? But I've mastered the heel toe so I figured she can too! Ha ha ha! She was probably more familiar with that technique than fiddling with a offsite pull lever!? Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@Mike-bb1li]

Looks to be the best garage I have ever seen! And off-road Vehicle!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhhh thank you so much! Curated with love I assure you! Everything in there has made its way organically! It just comes to me! Ha ha ha! A blessing and a curse!😂😂😂 But I am most grateful!! Cheers and thank you so much for watching!

[@Mike-bb1li]

@@aaronshagar N.P. Thank-you!

[@flyboi238]

Hangin with Sammy's kid! I am jealous.

[@aaronshagar]

C’mon up to Tahoe Mark and ill show you around!! 😊Cheers

[@flyboi238]

@@aaronshagar One of these days.

[@cakeshoe]

Beautiful little brute that vehicle

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

It truly is!! My wife calls it the "little bunny" because it hops, chirps and grunts when we offroad! Ha ha ha! Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@fknbastages]

I never knew Sammy had son. He seems like a truly great guy. Thank you.

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you kindly David. There’s two of us guys and we have two sisters as well. Family of four 👊😂 I’m the old guy of the bunch. Youngest sibling is 21.

[@fknbastages]

@@aaronshagar, you're welcome, and thank you for the info. I'd bet your mom is the BOMB! ❤

[@aaronshagar]

@@fknbastages 👊😉👍

[@grampysgarage7561]

Love it! Very Cool

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..we're so glad you enjoyed watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you!

[@danielludlow8960]

Chicken Butt!!!! That's my statement...I said this back in the 80's

[@aaronshagar]

Ha ha ha! Right?? She is a trip and so much fun!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Hahaha!!

[@IhabFahmy]

Back to roots for Nicole. You "rock"! Thank you Aaron for sharing.

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh thank you Ihab!! Indeed she does rock!! We had so much fun! Thank you for watching!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Aw..thank you!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@Alicatt1]

Oh that takes me back a whole bunch of years, only it was the 6x6 Pinzgauer I was driving, taking it out on test to see if it was a suitable vehicle for what we wanted to build, it was very capable but just a little too small, we ended up taking a Unimog as the donor vehicle to replace the Stonefields we were using up to that point. Thanks for the trip down memory lane 32 years ago :)

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Oh wow!! Too cool! Yes, the Pinz is deceivingly small! right? They appear that they are substantial in size, but are smaller than a VW van I believe!! Part of what makes them so capable and they fit well on offroad trails as they ae narrow and fairly short wheelbase, well, except for the 6x6 as it has a bit longer wheel base! Cheers and thank you so much for watching!

[@hellohello8556]

That thing is awsome.😍👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

It sure is!! Thank you for watching!

[@ppoonjr]

Always a joy to see what unique vehicle Nicole finds to drive and meet the owners!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Oh thank you!! We're glad you enjoy watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Indeed! We all love to see Nicole taking on the machine!! 😂

[@MartinGollery]

I saw one of those outside my store in North Tahoe, it made me drool! Such a cool vehicle!

[@aaronshagar]

Hey Martin!! How long ago? We filmed a Burger King commercial on North shore many years ago. There’s an M up here tom that Brian owns and I saw one down the hill in a yard but I don’t think it’s been on the road in awhile. Was probably mine as I think there aren’t any others that I know of!! Come on by if you’re in the south shore my man!!

[@MartinGollery]

@@aaronshagar It was just a few months ago, must have just been passing through. I will stop by, I need to bring some Tahoe photobooks & calendars over to CuppaTahoe.

[@aaronshagar]

@@MartinGollery awesome! Would love to meet you. Come by anytime. As you know I’m just behind Cuppa. My wife goes there all the time. They’re good people it’s fantastic that you supply and support.!

[@alangeddes268]

Am in my 70's and have spent my life trying to drive or operate everything I could. You are my Honorary daughter and carrying on for me. Love your videos and the enthusiasm you have for driving. You make me smile and laugh for which I thank you. So when are you going to drive a tank ? Maybe you should ask Jay Leno to let you play with a couple of his toys. What a pairing that would be.

[@gui-texzan7477]

💯

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How nice!! Thank you so much for watching..we're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh Alan!! We should get her in a Ferret!!? Hell I’VE always wanted to drive one! ANYONE have a tank, Ferret or halftrack to trade for a Pinzgauer? 😂😂😂 No seriously! Thank you for watching Alan!! Cheers

[@alangeddes268]

@@aaronshagar Would love to see your toys. I spent 8 years of my Army career testing things from parachutes to vehicles. My brother used to bring home some interesting things from Ford testing in the sixties. Being 17 in '65 living in the Detroit area was the greatest. Finishing up a '66 Mopar as my last project now. Finally gave up skydiving a year ago. Getting old is no fun. Had a lot of fun and seeing it through Nicole's eyes is a joy.

[@aaronshagar]

@@alangeddes268 first off, thank you for your service!! A Mopar huh? Sounds like fun!! And a lot of bodywork! 😂😂😂 I’ve never been skydiving! That’s one thing I don’t have on my bucket list! Huge cred to you my man!! Keep us the good work and seriously, you ever in tahoe! C’mon by!!!

[@karlmurphy1751]

Always wanted a Pinzgauer. Still do. As an old coot, methinks the Pinz and I would be great friends. Thanks so very much.

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh right on Karl! Yes!! They are such amazing and rare vehicles… I am still contemplating selling mine, they are getting so valuable! But I’m not sure Ill ever have another one if I do!! And I have loved it for many years! It has served me well, first as a daily winter vehicle, and now strictly as recreational! I love to share it and take people for rides. A memorable experience for anyone willing!! Hope you find one and love your dream!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching!!

[@wmbrice]

What an awesome man-cave!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..for sure!! Glad you like it!!

[@aaronshagar]

A lifetime in the making!! 😂😂😂 Cheers and thank you for watching!!

[@bentandre5524]

oooh, i will recommand this vid to my friends in europe....

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you!!! Yes please!! Everyone works so hard on these videos, and they are so much fun!! I am very grateful to have been on this episode!! Cheers and many many thanks!

[@stevenclarke5606]

That Art Work is amazing, a very talented artist

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes..we agree!! Thank you for watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you so much Steven!! Very grateful!! Thank you for watching!! Cheers

[@fretless05]

I love those old crazy vehicles like this Pinzgauer or the military Unimogs. They just go anywhere!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Aaron has a great collection for sure!! Thank you for watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Indeed!! There are soooo many incredible military vehicles!!

[@martinbernet38]

OMG. I still remember sitting in those. We called them just Pinz. I am Swiss and I have been in the swiss Army. It even went thru my nose the way it smelled sitting in the back. The whine of the engine when you rev it high. There was a 6x6 version as well. I guess in 1990 the Swiss Army replaced the Pinz with the Bucher Duro. Great Video you guy’s. Thanks.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for sharing with us!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Oh WOW Martin!!! That is awesome!! Then you know them well!! Apologies for the American mis pronunciation! 😂 Indeed the 712 is epic and the 712K would be a dream truck, but for the small motor!! I have loved the Pinz for ages (I call it Pinz as well) and it is one of my favorite of all the vehicles I’ve ever owned!! Hats off to you and thank you!! I’d love to hear more about your experience!! Cheers

[@nirfz]

The noise any former conscript in switzerland and austria will recognize in an instant.😁 (At least us older ones)

[@aaronshagar]

@@nirfz totally!! A very distinct sound!! And that floating connection that leaks and makes that “fluffy” tone! 😂

[@mikemaxwell2591]

I'm all in for the art and artists of the world, after all, what would this place be without them and their art? Art from graphite to oils, carving, or the art of music. All of the fine arts make the world so much better, even on cave walls. Nice stuff! Thanks for the look.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching. We totally agree!!

[@aaronshagar]

Right on Mike!! Nailed it!! Thank you for watching and appreciating the arts!! Cheers my good man!!

[@mongus451]

Very cool... Thank you!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you too! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you Mongus!!! Cheers!

[@btolley100]

I love Sammy, been going to shows since I was 13. He still rocks like back then and I am 57 now.

[@aaronshagar]

Right on Bart!! Thank you so much for following along the family journey all these years, and for watching and I hope enjoying the episode!! Cheers

[@SonnyFastSpeed]

It's great that Nicole you came back to light up our minds with your joy in the middle of the winter darkness, overcome our apathy with your humor and give us positive energy! Thanks Nicole! Warm thanks also to Aaron, thank you!🐇🐻🌞✅

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How nice..thank you. We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you for the kind words!! Life is good and sharing joy makes it worth every second!! Cheers

[@jrpuper5172]

Nicole, I love u n that's why I'm telling you, STOP RIDING THE CLUTCH! Same thing my old man told me when I was 14years old.

[@caddydave]

I don’t think that’s fair… wouldn’t you agree that there’s a lot going on? It’s not like it’s a gentle drive through the hills…. Nicole is driving a new and different vehicle, and her shifting “form” is supposed to be textbook perfect? Just my opinion…. :)

[@aaronshagar]

@@caddydave 😂😂 I know right? But I agree with both of you!! As you saw I kept saying to just commit. But since the E brake connection on that truck was broken from the previous owner you cannot use the E brake to lock yourself in position. So I find myself slipping the clutch a bit too! When I went through the Rubicon the first time, and really had to get to know the truck in new circumstances, I did smell the clutch once. But I was really surprised, having to slip it while at an angle a couple times I was surprised it lasted, but I have never had to replace it. That truck is just amazing!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching!!

[@EndoftheBlock7224]

Awesome guy and great show. Thanks

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you !! And than you for watching !! Cheers

[@SoCalChoppas]

Nicole Rocks! You are having true fun!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!! We really did have fun with it!!

[@SoCalChoppas]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour you need to be picked up by a network

[@aaronshagar]

Yes she does!! Fun is an understatement!!! 👊😂 Cheers and thank you for watching!!

[@SoCalChoppas]

@@aaronshagar Great collection Mr Hagar! Love your explanation of numbering your cars with the year! Great collections

[@aaronshagar]

@@SoCalChoppas 😂 thank you kindly. I just love my little shop and it’s old relics! It’s a great life. But yes, I even label my tool box! 😂😂😂

[@drewgayle8325]

It was fun

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching..glad you enjoyed it!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you Drew!! YES IT WAS!!! We had sooo much fun doing this episode!! Thank you so much for watching and enjoying it! Cheers

[@puma1304]

I know these vehicles well from the Swiss Army, and have always been fascinated by them. I would really like to own a 710 HD besides an old Volvo C202... these are the threads dreams are made of....

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@aaronshagar]

Oh yes indeed!! There are soooo many cool military vehicles out there!!! I've always wanted a Ferret! Cheers for appreciating and thank you so much for watching!!

[@HyphenDude]

Aaron is just awesome! Love his personality throughout this whole video.

[@maxxwellbeing9449]

Ok…I think this is the first time I’ve seen Nicole have so much trouble trying to drive anything… pretty entertaining.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Definitely met my match!! Loved it though!!

[@maxxwellbeing9449]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour You looked…well…great as usual, but you looked like you were a bit frustrated with the way that those gears shifted. It must have been a difficult set up because I don’t ever remember seeing you having any real trouble mastering any of the vehicles that you drive. It’s quite impressive actually. So, I was quite surprised to see that you were struggling with this one. It’s got to be that thing you were driving… it obviously had nothing to do with your abilities in my view. Thanks for the reply. I’m still a bit awe struck that you actually respond to comments yourself. It’s a nice gesture. Thanks again. Be well.

[@aaronshagar]

Ahh Maxx! Nicole met her match for sure!! It is the curse of the Pinzgauer! 😂😂😂😂 I STILL miss gears when I haven’t driven it for awhile! It is a slanted gearbox and takes awhile to develop some muscle memory!! 😂 She did great and was a total trooper! We had a ton of fun about it. Siblings bickering in the most loving way!! Tricky part was the brakes aren’t great band we were in steep inclines most of the time! Cheers and thank you !

[@maxxwellbeing9449]

@@aaronshagar Yes I’ve seen every video on her channel. She’s a natural when it comes to cars, she even surprises some of the builders with her skills. She’s quite knowledgeable and catches on to these custom builds very quickly. This thing of yours is a beast. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen one of those before other than maybe on a news real passing by. I thought the two of you were having a ball. She seems to have such a great girl next door personality, very down to earth and…. she actually replies to comments which is usually unheard of. I find it very kind of her to do so. And now, here you are doing the same thing by responding. Thank you as well for the courtesy of your response. Hope to see what you end up doing with those 4 odd ducks in your back yard someday. Maybe Nichole will give them a spin too. Be well.

[@aaronshagar]

@@maxxwellbeing9449 ahhh kind words and great observation!! Indeed the “girl next door” I think part of the reason why we get along so well as we both share the same core values. We care about our friends and being public personalities. We care about our audience. You take the time to leave a nice comment, we are certainly going to respond mutually 👊😉 very grateful for being able to do what we do and have an audience that enjoys and shared in our joy!! Thank you again and if you ever find yourself in Tahoe, please stop by and experience them first hand!!

[@johnbarker5009]

Is it a good day? It's ALWAYS a good day when I get to see a new episode of Detour!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How nice..Thank you so much!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhhh I totally agree John! Can’t wait to see what she does next! She won’t tell me either! We both have to wait!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@CarVideoCzar]

@@aaronshagar 🐍

[@aaronshagar]

@@CarVideoCzar I know!!! She finally told me last night! 😂😂😂👍

[@The_Repair_Shop]

Nicole! Another excellent episode. The individuals you have on your show are always as, or more, interesting than their vehicles and Aaron is no exception. What a quality individual with a great collection. The apple fell close to the tree for sure. Thanks for haging in there for 2 years to bring us this visit with Aaron and for sharing his wonderful collection and his art!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!! We're glad you enjoyed it. Aaron is indeed a quality individual!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh thank you so much Jason! Very kind words. It is a special life and I am very grateful! Cheers and thank you for watching!!

[@dcanmore]

Would love to see Aaron with the Pinzgauer on the trail with Nicole in a Volvo Sugga.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

THAT would be a great day!! I'm not sure you can get those here!? Never seen one here that I know of!! Good one!!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@dcanmore]

@@aaronshagar Thanks Aaron. Yes you would have to import one from Europe and really nice ones go for between $10k-$20k, although only 720 were made they do come up for sale quite often mostly in Scandinavian countries. Cheers.

[@aaronshagar]

@@dcanmore the ROKON? Oh no. They are pretty cheap around here. I guess a lot of people use them for hunting. Right now there’s a 1967 for about $5000. It’s a little disheveled but I’ve seen them as much as $8000 but really not over that. I just can’t justify it because you can’t use them in the neighboring wilderness so I would have to transport it somewhere to use it off road. I would love to get my hands on a SHERP. But those are going for huge money right now. They used to be 40-50K and now they’re near 200K. Even used ones are near 100k or more.

[@gui-texzan7477]

He seems as awesome as his father. Very entertaining episode.✌️

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for watching..we're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you kindly! We have a great family and always having fun! Thank you for watching and the comment! Cheers!!

[@gui-texzan7477]

@@aaronshagar Your personality really shined. I love your place and wish you well. Enjoy the season. ✌️

[@aaronshagar]

@@gui-texzan7477 thank you for the kind words!! It’s a good life!!

[@chefgiovanni]

Aaron is so cool. I partied with the Red Hot Rocker in the 80's. Simpler times. I can't drive 55. The shop and collection and the PINZGAUER is all very cool. And he was so calm while Nicole was climbing up the rocks. I hope to look him up, next time were in Tahoe.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate the comment!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@rogerhudson2814]

There is a surplus yard near me with lots of them, in various states of disrepair, left over from the Bosnian war 30 years ago, i still see running ones and am tempted. Portal axles are seriously good off road.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@aaronshagar]

Oh wow!! I bet that is a site to see?? Tragic however 👊😔

[@ericbrammer2245]

"None of this is Intentional, I Assure You!" Yup, and AWESOME!!

[@aaronshagar]

😂😂😂👍 thank you for watching! Cheers

[@robertvance1873]

As always you did a great job Nicole, I can't believe how much he looks like his dad 👍

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh thank you! She did!! She got it!! Regardless we had sooo much fun!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@robertvance1873]

@@aaronshagar And Thank you for Sharing your Amazing Collection.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! We had so much fun!

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Too Kool. I need this to git to my cabin in the mountains Dandahermit

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

For sure!! Thanks for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

YES!!! There you go!! It’ll never let you down!!

[@maxxwellbeing9449]

Ughh. Nicole looks awesome in everything that she wears..love this look. The glasses are hot. Oh… was this about a car or something? I’d better watch it again.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha!! Thanks for watching...again!!!

[@aaronshagar]

😂😂😂😂😂 Maxx!!!

[@sultanamajam9725]

Awesome Entertainment video footage.......Thanks guys. Nice

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@shcaskey]

good-looking woman ....and a bit of a badass!! oh hell......he looks like his dad ....and laughs like him! Damn! Aaron is a real artist!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you Frodo!!! We had a super fun time! Cheers and thank you!!

[@lucbelanger4951]

I have a 710M, I learned to drive on manual gears and drove all my life on gear transmissions, I can relate to your frustration with the transmission! My biggest beef with this transmission has always be to put it in reverse! Then an old trucker, week-end racer showed me to "double clutch". Now I get it in reverse usually on first try :) (not always!) Yes these guys are peculiar and temperamental, but they are the most fun vehicle I drove! And I went far in the Quebec Labrador toundra where "road" is just a concept! That was a great episode! THank you

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@aaronshagar]

Awesome Luc!!! Yes indeed, I’ve been double clutching as well. Reverse is particularly tricky otherwise!! I love that someone said “stir the soup to 3rd gear” 😂😂 so true!! Thank you for appreciating, owning and preserving these cool old vehicles!! Cheers!!

[@Chris-hq7nl]

That’s a neat truck!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@Chris-hq7nl]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour It's fun watching presenters like you and Jay Leno who "get" what cars are about for car people. They're about the way we feel when driving them and being around them, the stories we tell with them, and how our soul connects with the machine. Please keep making these episodes!

[@aaronshagar]

Nailed it Chris!! It is indeed! I just had this conversation with a friend the other day! I remember when what we drove in the 80’s kind of defined who we were so to speak. But now that we are older and have multiple cars it more rather defines our mood or the experience we are looking for in our life or even that day! 😂😂😂😂 Life is wonderful and we are very grateful to be able to do what we do and drive what we drive! Cheers and thank you for watching!!

[@st-ex8506]

This video brings back good memories. I passed my military driver's license on such a Pinz 4x4... that was back in 1983 (does not make me any younger!) in the Swiss army. We also had 6x6 models, which I personally preferred in terrain.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Oh wow!! I LOVE hearing about the true servicemen that have had the privilege of experiencing them in the real!! Well done and thank you for your service!! Cheers

[@CHRnorton]

A man with good tastes, a MK3 Commando in the shop. Nicole has some skills too!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh thank you Carl! That was my late uncle Bucky’s Norton. I grew up on that bike. Very special. He always had minis as well. That’s where I get my passion for British relics!! Thank you so much my good man!!! Cheers!

[@1227air500]

That was SOOO much fun! Lots of smiles and laughing, and what's better than that?

[@aaronshagar]

A longer episode!! 😂😂😂 so much was left on the cutting room floor as they say!! It was so much fun! I am very thankful to have been on the show! I’d do it again in a heartbeat!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@1227air500]

@@aaronshagar Aaron, you would be a cool dude, even if you weren't the son of a famous person, LOL. Looks like you have plenty of toys and material around there for a bunch more episodes. And Nicole and her crew are first class all the way. Even though the story about how you and Nicole met at that show was at the beginning of the episode, it was the icing on the cake. And thanks so much for the personal response, it means a lot to us regular fun junkie folks! Lloyd P.S., It is always nice to see someone who has a passion and is able carry it out and enjoy and share it with others.

[@aaronshagar]

@@1227air500 ahhhh thank you Lloyd!! Appreciate the kind perspective! Thank you so much! It is a good life and I am very grateful! I’ll keep harassing Nicole about another episode! 😂😂😂 Cheers and have a great holiday!!

[@CarVideoCzar]

@@aaronshagar As long as it's not the Seabreacher!! 🤯

[@davidwalker386]

You have an awesome program and you are an awesome woman you know what you’re talking about. It’s always interesting to watch your program.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..we're so glad you're enjoying our channel!!

[@aaronshagar]

Indeed she does and is!! Thankful to have been a witness on the show 👊😉

[@RPM-sr2gn]

That vehicle was something else.I'm very glad to see that Sammy Hagar's Son has made a name for himself.Aaron,the cars that were in your garage were Super.Seen Nicole work that hard trying to drive this thing was funny.But she handle it in style.Thanks Nicole for having Aaron Hagar & sharing his amazing story with all of us.>:)))

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate the comment!! Thank you for watching!!

[@asphaltcowboy9833]

This looks like a lot of fun, a challenge but it's no fun without that part! Cool place to show off anything cars, cool & random. Heck, I'd be happy just hanging out there! Nicole, great presenter as always & very capable for the challenge. I love how you break every piece down & talk about it. You leave no stone unturned... sorry not sorry for the pun LOL!! Thanks again for another great segment & keep the content coming!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha!! Thank you so much for the kind review. We're so glad you are enjoying our channel!!

[@aaronshagar]

Well said!! Ha ha ha! She took on the rock garden TWICE!! I must say I was a bit nervous! But she nailed it! Girl has some skills!! I might try it next time 😂 We had a wonderful time and I invite you and anyone visiting Tahoe to stop by! Cheers

[@jameshamre8778]

Your enthusiasm is catching! Great show.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

👊🥳👍🎉🎉🎉 she loves her job!! We both do! Cheers and thanks for watching!!

[@justlistening9463]

Talk about new meaning to can't drive 55 lol that thing is so Kool .

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

It sure is. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

😂😂😂😂😂 Not sure if you caught the sticker on the rear window? “I can’t drove 55”…… then under it says “No really!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I think I have only been 55 a few times in the 16 years I’ve had it! Most fun going slow you’ll ever have I assure you!! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@markvisconti4507]

Great interview, again. Good showing the mistakes. Talented man, just like his father. Cheers!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you very kindly Mark!! Cheers and thank you so much for watching!!

[@VTX1800MC]

❤ U. Thanks and Merry Christmas from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..Merry Christmas to you!!

[@aaronshagar]

Heeeey another from Sweden!! Awesome and happiest of holidays to you!!! Cheers

[@vintagemilitaryvehicles]

😊 Great video 🙂

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jonnyb394]

It was like the Batman and Joker hanging out. She was serious and focused and he just kept on laughing. Two great personalities and really super easy to watch.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ha ha ha! Excellent Jonny!! Next time I’ll wear the outfit! 👊😉💯

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@aaronshagar hahaha

[@jeffdiehl8394]

great episode! that transmission is a ZF dogleg 5 speed, basically similar to the super rare dogleg 5 speeds you could order in a BMW 2002. I had the great experience of off roading in a friend's Pinzgauer about 20 years ago - Swiss German family brought one over as the father used one in the Swiss Army back in the day. the hydraulic locking diffs are really cool, as is the whole experience! Thank you Nicole and Aaron!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome...thank you so much for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Right on!! Then you know first hand how unusual and capable they are!! Is this my old Buddy Jeff Diehl from Monterey?? Far out either way my man!! Thank you so much for watching!! Cheers

[@kennycarter8179]

Looks like a lot of fun to drive! The way the drivetrain was designed gives it tons of ground clearance, looks like it would do really well in the mud. Another great episode ty for sharing!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome. We're so glad you enjoyed it..thanks for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

Indeed! It is pretty good in the mud as well! It’s all about the tires though!! But the narrow track and ground clearance really makes it incredible on the trail! Thank you for watching and commenting! cheers!

[@leangrypoulet7523]

Loving the British influence of classic metal, from the 110 outside, to the Minis, the Triumph, the Morgan etc etc. And also some great euro metal influence such as the Microcars outside and of course this wonderful Pinzgauer, such a capable vehicle. I know Hager said he doesn’t drink, each to their own, but the only thing that garage now needs is a real ale pump (I’m British) and an old, tattered leather armchair to admire all those treasures from. Perfect. 👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!! There is so much to admire in Arron's garage!!

[@leangrypoulet7523]

Certainly is. Particularly loved this episode as it’s very relevant. Mate and I this year started a 3-5 year project to do the Dakar Classic (Look it up if you don’t know what it is. Given your background you probably do, but if not I think it would appeal). Amongst the handful of vehicles we’re considering is the Pinzy. As ex British military I’ve had a lot of fun in them, so thought it would be an option for Saudi. But starting at 30k€ (super trendy and sought after in Europe/UK) before any FIA modifications means we might have to pass. But good to see one in action and a four-wheeled variant to boot. Keep up the good work.

[@aaronshagar]

Ohhhh you nailed it!! Thank you for the kind words! I have found a few old leather chairs but they are always gone before I could get to them and frankly I just don't have room for a lounge setting!! I certainly would!! AND we have a "rumerator" that Rick Dale from the "American Restoration" series built and I would certainly have the family brand in it for guests, although that may be illegal! Ha ha ha Good minds think alike!! And DAKAR!! Wow!!! What an epic journey that is! I hope you find the right vehicle!! I wonder if the Volvo c303's are a bit more affordable there? They are just catching on here and are a fantastic machine, arguably better than the Pinz even!! Fantastic my good man!! Cheers to you and the team and best wishes!! Hope we meet somewhere along the way!!

[@kululv]

Hey Nicole, this is not a race car, so you don't heel and toe! It has a hand brake (emergency brake) for that purpose. I did my apprentice ship at a Swiss military maintenance plant. I drove Pinzgauers all the time. You can actually go pretty fast (for a Pinzgauer) around bends, just never let off the gas! We even engaged each diif locks in the middle of a turn, which caused some surprising actions...The shifter is rubbery because the shift linkage is like 4 feet long and has a big bend in it. But with a little bit of feel (pond intended!) it's easy! It has nothing to do with the trans being off-set. And you look very cute in your Christmasy look! As always I enjoyed your video and your down to earth attitude! Oh and there is a 6x6 version which is even more capable! You got to try one of those. With 6 chains they can follow any tank in the mud!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing..very interesting!!

[@aaronshagar]

Kululv you are sooooo right! We also discussed the linkage and it’s amazing road handling off camera! I giggled at the heel toe as well. 👊😂 but my e brake dog leg is broken. It got hit while off-roading with the previous owner and I haven’t been brave enough to try and tig weld it. It broke the mount off the tunnel 😳 I haven’t tried activating the locks while driving in a corner!! I’ll have to mess with that! I am always so impressed with how hard you can push it in corners!! Sooooo much to experience in a Pinzgauer!! Thank you so much!!!

[@kululv]

@@aaronshagar its a pleasure to see other Pinzgauer crazy people! And of course, I'm honored, that you're sharing it with me. Nicole probably got confused by the dual carbs and thought it's a race car 🙂 Which I think is the only thing that needs to be upgraded. Those carburetors were always out of sync! Make sure your shifter linkage tube is reinforced with a plate in the 90 deg bend and is not cracked. All Swiss Pinz should have been upgraded, but it's worth checking. When you try the diff lock prank, make sure you have some room. The radio pinz were worse to drive than any other model because they were so heavy and all the heavy radio equipment was installed high up as well. Luckily you don't have all that equipment in it anymore. I also thought they had heavier springs installed, but not sure anymore. The next time I'm up in Tahoe I would love to visit your place, it looks like heaven! happy New Year!

[@aaronshagar]

@@kululv ahhh great details to know thank you!! I’ve always such a massive list to get through with all my vehicles I have that priority thing going on! I drive everything as it is until it breaks. 😂🤦‍♂️ I do preventative maintenance and seasonal prep. But the Pinz has been wonderful and I find myself just maintaining the basics. I truly hope you do visit soon, I’d LOVE to take it out and learn what you know! See what you think and make it as perfect as it can be!! Thank you so much!! Cheers and hope to see you in Tahoe soon!!

[@kululv]

@@aaronshagar thank you so much, you're too kind! I'm looking forward to visiting with you!

[@Devon-3point1]

I saw Sammy Hagar with Ronnie Montrose and John Miles in Boise Idaho many years ago. Seeing this brought back fond memories. I'm glad his son is doing so well, living the life he chose and loving what he does. I'm glad he has a friend like you and vice versa. Merry Christmas.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching. We're so glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!!

[@aaronshagar]

Hey Devon! Outta site man! Ronnie was a legend! I miss him very much. Epic you got to see them together!! Very special!! Thank you for the kind words!! And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@stoneblue1795]

Best one ever. Great cinematics, a big win for sure. Enjoyed the personalities quite a bit. Merry Christmas, Miss Nicole!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Merry Christmas to you! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@WilliamEllison]

I really love this girl.. Her husband is very lucky.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..I agree..haha!!

[@WilliamEllison]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I knew you would.. haha!! Keep up the good work on the channel.

[@aaronshagar]

👊😂👍

[@Mikegabor1]

Really glad you both enjoyed that off-road adventure! My crew and with volunteers maintain that route and are striving to make it a great experience.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Oh that's awesome!! It was an wonderful experience and such a beautiful area! Thank you and all the volunteers for what you do!!

[@aaronshagar]

MIKE!!! Thank you so much! I have noticed a lot of changes in the last few seasons! Well done! I tried to fill a couple of the ruts on the way up as there were some inexperienced folks in front of me a couple weeks earlier that were carving it up! Please always feel free to hit me up for maintenance, I'd love to help!! I'm almost always at the shop on Barton Ave. Cheers and kind regards my man!

[@MoaByte-v2z]

I need one! That thing is perfect!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks you for watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

👊😂 they are exceptional vehicles, and super cool aren’t they? If you’re in the market, find one while you can. If you’re in central California, come see me as I have mine listed locally.

[@canucklehead0]

For some reason I tend to see a lot of these Pinzgauer trucks up here in Canada, I've heard guys like them for elk hunting in the mountains so they have some protection from Mountain Lions. I've only had the pleasure of driving one on a parking lot many years ago at a Boat & Sportsman Show in Edmonton AB. You really have to trust that torque and just remove your foot from the clutch and not feather it. They are truly unique vehicles, I wouldn't mind a "K" in my yard for you know, reasons.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@aaronshagar]

Ahhh you are so right!! This one came in from Alaska!! I would imagine they are excellent up there!! Well suited!! Thank you for watching!!

[@whos-your-mate]

Loved this film! Thanks Nicole 👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..we're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you for watching and enjoying!! We sure had some fun!!! Cheers!

[@whos-your-mate]

@@aaronshagar Pinzgauer is the dream toy. Very cool 👍👌

[@aaronshagar]

@@whos-your-mate you know it!! Right on!! Thank you!

[@nirfz]

I did not doubt that you would keep your word. Thanks! Many episodes ago i suggested trying out a Pinzgauer and you answered that there would be a video comming at some point. As you didn't need the lockers (which you can use on the fly and don't have to stop to engage) it seems you haven't challenged the vehicle much on camera but i hope you had as much fun as it looked like! (the old testdrivers at Steyr are quoted to have said something like "the only thing that stops a Pinzgauer is the fear of the driver" but i can attest that a little over 1meter of snow uphill can too, despite the use of snowchains 😂) I did not expect the gearbox to present such a challenge, as our drivers never complained about that. (but they did about the heating though...a lot😁) I never drove one myself, but spent quite some time as a passenger in the ones with he soft top during my service. (both 4x4 and 6x6) Most of our drivers were normal conscripts who had their civilian drivers license for not even one year at the start of their service. (The civilian one doesn't count in our military, it requires drivers to make a dedicated military one to be allowed to drive a mil vehicle and they do a little offroad driving as part of it too) Impressive pushup ability shown at the end, with elegance and precision! Fits the military use of the vehicle too i'd say: "Falling down for 20" is something that has happened a lot where these vehicles have been used. At least here in austria during my time, when a conscript did something wrong, that was one way of getting us to remember to not make the same mistake again. (Or when we answered _yes_ to the question "are you cold soldier?" with the reasoning "every soldier has his own heating system built in"...) Not sure if that's still practiced, but at least it was back then. (almost 23 years ago) Depending on where one made the mistake it could mean doing them in full gear, with backpack and helmet on and the rifle laying on the back of your hands. This then also meant the spacing of the hands was given by the length of the distance between buttstock and forward grip (the steyr aug is a rather short rifle) ->Hands best not moving much so the rifle doesn't fall/slip off, and only the ones where the rifle was on the hands and the chest touched the rifle counted. This comment gets too long already but i have to mention two more memory snippets: I have been in a Pinzgauer with an NCO at the wheel using a "shortcut" that turned out to be a mountain bike trail (against my advice as the navigator, but we came out fine), and the next day he decided to use a horse riding trail...🤪 (we soldiers had to help a little at one point...i mean who would have imagined that the Pinzi is wider than a horse... of course we did, but we weren't in command 😉) Greetings from the surroundings of Graz! 👋🫡 (where the Pinzgauer the Haflinger came from, and the Mercedes G still does to this day.)

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for sharing with us!! Love it!! Yes, I remember your suggestion on the Pinzgauer!! We've been wanting to do this episode for awhile..just takes time to coordinate schedules. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

OMG this is awesome!!!! THANK YOU!! What great story and information!!! You are so right. I think the challenges of the transmission and shift pattern is that 1 o’clock offset input! It is not unusual in a lot of 60’s and 70’s European transmissions, but most unusual in American vehicles. I have driven some very unusual configurations and yet this one gets me when not rehearsed most often!! 😂😂😂 But what a delight! I have a nice added perspective and experience in the Pinz!! I will hear your words when I drive it next I assure you!!! A wonderful addition and I am very grateful! I have NEVER used the chains in the 16 years of ownership!! I have had to get a running start in deep snow and have driven it hard and YES, the only thing the Pinz can’t do is what the driver isn’t willing to try!! Ha ha ha! Indeed!! We took it through a bit of challenge that day and the ground was full of silt and a bit slippery so we did have front and rear much of the time on the steep rocky slopes! Just for ease of production and safety for Nicole as a first timer! Cheers to you and the Pinz lovers!! Thank you for the wonderful information!!!

[@nirfz]

@@aaronshagar Thanks for answering and for sharing your Pinzi with us viewers!

[@nirfz]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Thanks for answering!

[@scottgibson109]

Great Episode!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you Scott! So happy that everyone is enjoying it!! Cheers!!

[@leloup1956]

i like this man !!

[@aaronshagar]

Thank you so much!! Nicole and I had so much fun!! And FINALLY were able to do this episode. Two years in the making.. Every time we had it scheduled we would get evacuated from Tahoe from forest fires!! Nuts!! Cheers and thank you for the kind words! AND for watching! ❤

[@tomcolegrove5491]

Once again - and epic episode! More! More!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@aaronshagar]

Yes yes yes!! There are still things we can drive!! 😂 Thank you for watching Tom!! Cheers

[@GildredRacing]

Gues what? Chicken butt! What a great episode! From dolphin jet skis to Mini coopers this episode has it all. You two were so great in this one I watched it twice. My friend Keith Sarloos has a winery in our valley bought one of these but the canvas top one a few years ago and took me for a ride off road and it made my Defender look like a children’s toy in comparison! My next trip to Tahoe has a new stop!

[@aaronshagar]

Ha!! Awesome!! THANK YOU!! Aren’t they magnificent machines??? I have Defender also and love it!! But I would never take it on the Rubicon like the Pinzgauer has so many times! It feels fragile in comparison right? The Pinz is just so capable!! Cheers and com eBay the RRG anytime!!! I’m easy to get ahold of ;)

[@GildredRacing]

@@aaronshagar I have a place near incline we go to in the summer you seriously need to bring That dolphin boat thing over

[@aaronshagar]

@@GildredRacing really??? C’mon by some time!! You’re always welcome!! We will bring it in the spring. I’m going to repaint it and add some fun details. I usually put them in the water at the tunnel ramp. Too cool!!

[@GildredRacing]

@@aaronshagar Our place is just north of that, that’s the one near Glenbrook?

[@aaronshagar]

@@GildredRacing yes!! That’s the one! Usually pretty easy to load in there!

[@danielhoward8354]

Yes!!! Finally someone else who gets it "guess what"? ...............

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Chicken butt!! 🐔

[@aaronshagar]

Ha ha ha ha

[@DogAteMyPopcorn]

You make some of my favorite videos on KZbin! Your pure joy shines through. Is there a special vehicle on your 'bucket list of things to drive' you haven't tried yet?

[@aaronshagar]

Well said Ike!!! Right???? Cheers and thank you for watching!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Truthfully..I just want to drive everything! It's always fun to find something unique and interesting. We're so glad you're enjoying our channel and appreciate you watching!

[@Kenfx-by7mv]

So glad I found your site, even by accident. Thank you both for a wonderful time. See you next time!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@stanleyroberts4381]

Great video, enjoyed the fancy footwork!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@aaronshagar]

😂😂😂 indeed! She had her fancy footwork shoes on!! Soft sole!! 😂 We had sooo much fun!

[@koborkutya7338]

I loved that you were apparently having fun while struggling with that gearbox :) Good stuff, I will come back for more

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!!

[@aaronshagar]

Awesome!! It was fun indeed and she did great!! Thank you for watching!