phraza wrote:Nice truck! If i was looking for one id get that!

Newbie, im on the shore too. I can let you know next time i goto Woodhill or somewhere if ya want

That would be awesome - Will PM you my number etc.

Chris

BTW - thanks to Swamped who was helping with a Suzuki down in the Waikato - really appreciate all the effort Dude!

Well, since we're going on about the Mitsis here... Just so happens I'm selling one! Shameless plug. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/4557542486_a2a50f5f25_o.jpg m SOLD TO THE NEWBIE Had a VTNA pre purchase inspection done - only very minor item to tide with a seatbelt in the back. Really happy ...

PR wrote:For $500 less you could get Bubbles Pajero

Sadly - we have a top limit to the budget of 5k - and by the time I got it to Auckland I would be well over that Pity - it looks like a great truck and it was interesting reading your build up thread.

basics wrote:try reading toyota, you wont look back

I heard funny stories about those fellas

Looking at the options of a 4x4 and the Virata starts to stand out a little for me. Mainly because (and please correct me if I'm incorrect), its cheap to buy, cheap to run, can be modified (lots) and is inexpensive to get bits for. I also believe (from reading - not experience) that it is a very ...

ahh - like this -

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 635574.htm



I will read thru the Suzuki forums this weekend - having said that - I want to read the Mitsi and Nissan ones as well.

So much to learn ....

Swamped wrote:However if an SJ came up Id jump at that well before a vitara.

Sorry Swamped - which one is the SJ? (sorry I did say I knew nothing

I liked the Pajero - pity it is just out of my budget to spend at the moment

Swamped wrote:I would stay away from it unless you wanted to put a bit of work into it.

Thanks - it has gone into the 'nope' pile.

Thanks lilpigzuk,

Read the link and there were enough alarm bells going off there to wake the dead.

Thanks for comments about falling over / height - Im reading and learning (quickly). I prefer to keep the rubber-side down.

C

Sorry if I have this posted in the wrong place. m http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/60/127641260.jpg Jeep goes great,have bought another so have to let go.have just put a new alternator on also. -has current rego but no wof -suzuki sj413 -toyota 3t 1800cc -5 speed toyota box -heavy duty ...

I should point out (dugh - sorry) - that I live in town 2 blocks from the beach - never take the boat any further than that to launch - so Im not taking it too far - and I only need to get to 50kph.

Im guessing say 5k?

So I guess I'm not going to end up with a brand new Landcruiser.

I have been reading the Suzuki pages and they look a awesome little beast - Im hoping I could get one with that budget?

Or for that limited $$$ should I be looking elsewhere?

Hi, A few weekend ago I went 4x4'ing in a mates Land-cruiser - and what can I say - I loved it !!! Combined with my love of shooting it it became obvious that I needed to buy a 4x4 - Using the wifes Legacy just wasn't going to cut it. Im totally new - and have no idea what I should be looking to buy ...