NUFC wrote:Nope don't post over there. But I have been out fishing with some of them because my mates post over there. Why's that?

Coz you fish mang.
Figured if you didnt know bout the site I would mention it
ALl good

have fun

Hello all. The names Ryan I live in Wellington and I just sold a typeR WRX STI and got a KZN130 Surf. Got bitten by the 4WD bug driving a mates truck round Wellingtons south coast for a fishing trip. The surf is a 1-kz with a little lift, snorkel and winch etc. Only down side is it still has A/T's ...

Petrol vs Diesel: I hear the argument about torque. I dont know if I will be testing the vehicle as if I was a fulltime 4WD bod. I want to get to some hairy fishing spots. But these probably pale in comparison to the Hardcore 4wd spots you all regard as testing.Cost wise i understand with RUC there ...

I think with the wisewords here and lots of perving I will likely go the challenger route

Most bang for buck
Car like on the road
affordable

Thanks all
I'll lurk some more and post when I have aquired the damn thing

jaypeegee , there are to many flaws in all your questions and answers , in no particular order, you want to be able to take your go any where , but got to be latish model good looking 4X4 any where, at night in any situation with no back up vehicle and have your wife and family feel safe , and you ...

fair enough. parts for vehicles even back into the 70s and 80s aren't really a big deal. even oddball stuff can be sorted outwithout toooooo much drama. I've owned a pajero, and that's it, for 4x4s. I do rather like it though. In my opinion a vehicle that's reasonably capable, whilst still having ...

Wizard is likely out of the running due to being out of prod 2003 iirc why does this matter to you? Me not so much. SWMBO moreso. i guess availability of parts etc. Although if you think this is not a concern please let me know why. To be honest: There is a white Wizard down the road from me that I ...

NJV6 wrote:We use a non corrosive salt, much dearer than salt but it is calcium magnesium acetate and seems to work pretty well.

Cheers man
Ya learn something everyday!!

kiwipete wrote:

How do vehicles in CHCH (Salt on roads)

We do not have salt on our roads.

My Bad
How do you guys manage the snow there?
Or is that Dunners
Or just a Nth Island myth?

Why do you say wizard is ruled out? Just having a quick look at trademe and that seems to be one of the only ones that fit in your criteria. m m m Just to show a few. I personally would be opting for a 3.4V6 surf, but I'm a toyota guy, and as you say they are more expensive and slightly higher kms ...

Cheers mate Absolutely will be inspected prior to purchasing I have a contact or two around the place and will be relying on them to filter out the less desirable options. I will without exception be looking for as late a model as possible. What I will save in spending on lifts and other 4WD ...

how long are you expecting too own this vehicle. you do realize that once you have had it in the salt water even just a little bit it will be a death sentence for it. the rust will explode out of it within a few years. your spending a lot of money and maybe your expectations from a vehicle you ...

Hey, just read your price range after I wrote the above. You'll get a bloody nice what ever you buy for that money. I only paid 6k for mine, so if I had your cash, I'ld get a diesel landcruiser or safari! The smaller wagons (with a family) are just a compromise, especially when you go away camping ...

keithal wrote:price range may also help?

Idiot!!!
(Me that is)
Yes
I guess 15k is about max although if I really needed to I could borrow up to 20 k.

Hi Guys Apologies in advance for the reposted info here I fish. I have a small family I will be buying one of the above vehicles It will stay pretty stock. Its a land boat pretty much. I will enroll in some basic 4WD ing courses/Join a club to be able to recognise my limits and be able to safely ...