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4 X 4 ,what to buy ?

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    #32
    Mahatma coat
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,869 ✭✭✭Mahatma coat


    all I can base my comments on is the fact that oneofthe guys that worked for us had a Santa Fe and we had to have him leaveit in the yard at work cos we were pi$$ed off havin to tow him up hills after us

    Oh and we were generaly ableto tow him with the Sierra

    Podge


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    #33
    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Mahatma coat wrote:
    the Sierra

    In these quarters also known as the Suzuki LJ, which was replaced by the Jimny (which has about 30 - 40% more power)


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    #34
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Mahatma coat wrote:
    all I can base my comments on is the fact that oneofthe guys that worked for us had a Santa Fe and we had to have him leaveit in the yard at work cos we were pi$$ed off havin to tow him up hills after us

    Oh and we were generaly ableto tow him with the Sierra

    Podge

    The Sorento is 4WD as is the Terracan and the new Santa Fe, and some of the old Santa Fe models. Don't make such a sweeping statement based on one 2WD machine.


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    #35
    joey90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭joey90


    Here's my 2 cents: Suzuki loses control at the back, a friend of mine could not get rid of one quick enough. Isuzu Troopers are popular in the Limerick region.... Santa Fe and Tuscon, Nissan X Trail and Rav 4 are very good "Soft Roaders", I'd keep away from Freelanders.

    I've had 3 Pajero's, niggley little problems with them, but on my second Land Cruiser (newer model), which is excellent, very solid on the road, very fast, €75 euros gets me 850km. As Eddie Hobbs says about the Land Cruiser "If they're good enough for the Taliban, they're good enough for me!"


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    #36
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Full time 4WD is the only way to go TBH


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    #37
    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    colm_mcm wrote:
    Full time 4WD is the only way to go TBH

    But only if it has a lockable center diff, otherwise it turns into 0 WD at the first sight of wet grass :D


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    #38
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The machine I'm thinking of (the daddy ;) ) has lockable diff.


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    #39
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    colm_mcm wrote:
    The machine I'm thinking of (the daddy ;) ) has lockable diff.

    Would that be an 80 series Colm?


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    #40
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    leaning towards 90 series actually!


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    #41
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    colm_mcm wrote:
    leaning towards 90 series actually!

    I would class the 80 as the daddy!! Especially in 4.2td guise!! You can get them with 3 locking diff's :eek:


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    #42
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    My uncle used to have one. they were very cool.


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    #43
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    I have over 200k miles in my 97 'cruiser and its still as strong as ever, one thing to watch is the tie rod ends, they are covered with a plastic gaiter and if the cable tie that holds the gaiter in place goes it won't be long before you are looking at replacing the tie-rod joint, at €120 +labour to fit and track they are an expensive part.
    I know I have had to replace 3 of them.
    BTW Eddie Hobbs replaced his old 'cruiser and my BIL has it now, very nice condition I would say that Eddie didn't do a lot of off road in it :)


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    #44
    macnab
    Registered Users Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    The 3.0 litre Isuzu has a soft engine with a tendancy to destroy turbos. If you must buy an Isuzu then buy the 3.1 litre coz they are more reliable. I would say if you want a big 4x4 then buy a Landcruiser, if you want a small 4x4 then buy the Suzuki Jimny.


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    #45
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    I had a Toyota Hilux Surf for 5 years. It's basically a Colorado/Prado with a different bodyshell. I couldn't fault it in any way. There is a few in the trader atm. Maybe check one of them out?


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    #46
    texanman
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭texanman


    Thanks for the replies so far.Was looking at the Suzuki grand vitara since.
    Few good things said about them.


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    #47
    Mc-BigE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Mc-BigE


    here's a real 4x4:)

    40 euro road tax a year, classic insurance.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1957-Series-1-Landrover_W0QQitemZ290093499971QQcategoryZ27379QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290093499971


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    #48
    Wazdakka
    Registered Users Posts: 4,467 ✭✭✭Wazdakka


    Cmar-Ireland wrote:
    I had a Toyota Hilux Surf for 5 years. It's basically a Colorado/Prado with a different bodyshell. I couldn't fault it in any way. There is a few in the trader atm. Maybe check one of them out?

    I agree completly,
    The Surf is an amazing 4 X 4.


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    #49
    GB15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭GB15


    Mc-BigE wrote:
    here's a real 4x4:)

    40 euro road tax a year, classic insurance.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1957-Series-1-Landrover_W0QQitemZ290093499971QQcategoryZ27379QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290093499971

    Nice! BTW how old does a car have to be to classify for vintage road tax. Also is it the same age requirement for classic insurance?


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    #50
    Mc-BigE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Mc-BigE


    GB15 wrote:
    Nice! BTW how old does a car have to be to classify for vintage road tax. Also is it the same age requirement for classic insurance?

    must be over 30 years old for 42 euro road tax

    classic insurance depends on the car, some cars can become classics after 15 to 20 years, but usually its 25years. and it must be your 2nd car to get the cheap insurance.


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