[Mobile-Portable] All-in-one radio versus seperate rdaios?

[Jacob Tennant]

This might have been hashed out in the past but I missed it so humor me,

I am looking at getting my but in gear and finally getting my rover project
moving forward but was deliberating over the radios to be used. Mainly
should I go with something like the FT-100D for 3 bands in one radio or
since the rigors of a rover/mobile setup can be harsh would it also make
sense to go with a little older radios one per band and save the FT-100D for
the safety of the house?

I understand the FT-100D is a rugged radio, but one of my concerns is that
if one of the three VHF bands die, I will have to send the whole radio in
for repairs whereas a seperate radio per band would I only lose that band
while reparing or replacement if needed.

Also would be a little easier on my wallet to buy a piece at a time for
around $200.00 per band than a $800.00 shot all at once.

As usual, I know you folks won't steer me wrong...

Jacob Tennant  K8JWT