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evil_genius · Post by **evil_genius** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:50 pm

hello, im paul and im currently in living in the uk but in march im moving to palmerston north. i have never had a 4x4 before but wen lookin at some nz web sites i found this one, witch has made me need one!!!! you guys have so much fun in cars!! so basicly i will be lookin for a car to play in the mud with for little money. any ideas?

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:36 pm

hi Paul

welcome to NZ....when you get here :wink:

and welcome to the site, your among friends here....plenty of poms about...... :roll:

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:56 pm

i suggest you find a g wagen and bring it over with you :lol:

yorick · Post by **yorick** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:30 am

evil_genius wrote:hello, im paul and im currently in living in the uk but in march im moving to palmerston north..... so basically i will be lookin for a car to play in the mud with for little money. any ideas?

mercutio wrote:i suggest you find a g wagen and bring it over with you

Bring two and I'll buy one off you!

Here's one

and another

or on Ebay

You can ship them out with all your furniture in and save a bomb on freight. Best yet you can drive it to the new home and then join us for a weekend in the mud and receive undying gratitude ... well from some of us... Others have Toyota tattooed where it oughtn't be tattooed.... and then there's the Jeep Guys who believe a weekends fourwheeling really is worth three weeks in the workshop beating at their pride and joy with a big hammer. Then there's the Nissan types, but we musn't be rude to them because they're a bit sensitive. We don't talk about the Suzuki people because their stupid grins and constant giggling just get's too much.

I just need one, because I have a Niva and a Pajero and the shed isn't quite full enough.

Bubba · Post by **Bubba** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:22 am

evil_genius wrote: witch has made me need one!!!!

I like that thinking, however Palmerston North, I take you have never been there then

As for getting bang for your buck. You can't go past a Zuk, cheap to buy, run, repair and go all sorts of places.

If you need slightly bigger then NZ is Toyota country so get a Surf/HiLux

If you want to go even bigger then go Cruiser (yeah baby yeah)

If you have deep pockets then go Safari/Pootrol

Or if you enjoy countless days in the workshop the Landy or taking the Corgie's for drives to Polo match then a Rangie

Well thats just what I reckon anyway

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:26 am

Welcome aboard..... check out http://www.trademe.co.nz ....look at a Toyota or a Nissan...really depends on what sort of trips you want to do....shiny ones or play in the deep mud holes and your budget of course...

evil_genius · Post by **evil_genius** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:36 pm

dont need it to shine just want to go off road. i have been lookin on trade me, mostly at hilux and surfs.

bubba is right i havnt been there but thats where my gf has go a job so thats where we are going. is there no mud/hills or something?

long · Post by **long** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:23 pm

I would rather push my nissan than be seen in a TOYOTA :lol:

yorick wrote:
evil_genius wrote:hello, im paul and im currently in living in the uk but in march im moving to palmerston north..... so basically i will be lookin for a car to play in the mud with for little money. any ideas?

mercutio wrote:i suggest you find a g wagen and bring it over with you

Bring two and I'll buy one off you!

Here's one

and another

or on Ebay

You can ship them out with all your furniture in and save a bomb on freight. Best yet you can drive it to the new home and then join us for a weekend in the mud and receive undying gratitude ... well from some of us... Others have Toyota tattooed where it oughtn't be tattooed.... and then there's the Jeep Guys who believe a weekends fourwheeling really is worth three weeks in the workshop beating at their pride and joy with a big hammer. Then there's the Nissan types, but we musn't be rude to them because they're a bit sensitive. We don't talk about the Suzuki people because their stupid grins and constant giggling just get's too much.

I just need one, because I have a Niva and a Pajero and the shed isn't quite full enough.

curly12 · Post by **curly12** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:27 pm

I normally spend 99% of my time towing the toyota with my nissan......

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:33 pm

Is this the nissan with no brakes :lol:

theres some good play spots round palmy and its close enough to the good play spots in Wellington if you are keen.

Moriarty · Post by **Moriarty** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:13 pm

evil_genius wrote:dont need it to shine just want to go off road. i have been lookin on trade me, mostly at hilux and surfs.

bubba is right i havnt been there but thats where my gf has go a job so thats where we are going. is there no mud/hills or something?

Not mud in the city.
Blows a bit.
drafty place!!

i live next city across to the west, Wanganui.

PN has hills next door, apparently you can play up there somewhere.
When you get here, advertise THAT fact HERE and somebody will take you for a gallop around.

beware, you will get your leg pulled so hard it will end up longer than the other. very handy for walking along sidlings or when pissed and using the gutter as a guide home.

badnuz · Post by **badnuz** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:43 am

hey dude welcome to palmy! I live here, and in winter there is plenty of mud! good thing boout this place is that we are close(ish) to lots of great 4wd locations! Give me a message will be more than happy to meet ya and take you thru the most important decsion... WHICH TOYOTA TO BUY!!!!!

see ya in march!

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:11 am

goggle earth 40 20'38.38"S 175 37'0204 E

evil_genius · Post by **evil_genius** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:18 pm

ill be in palmy just in time for winter, you will have to let me know the what sort of stuff i will need. im readin alot of stuff on this web site so i shouldnt be totaly clueless! plus im a qualified mechanic so i should pick up the technical side very fast!

been lookin on that google earth location. there looks like alot of land to drive round! i cant wait to get there! i live in a good place for off roadin here but like i said i dont have a 4x4 :cry:

my x-boss used to compete in 4x4 comps. he had a landrover v8 vouge that was lifted and had big tyres, i had a little go but not threw much mud

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:12 am

palmy in winter, cold, wet, windy, snow in the hills cold , frosts, great fun

lneil · Post by **lneil** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:02 pm

[/quote="evil_genius"]... Others have Toyota tattooed where it oughtn't be tattooed.... and then there's the Jeep Guys who believe a weekends fourwheeling really is worth three weeks in the workshop beating at their pride and joy with a big hammer. Then there's the Nissan types, but we musn't be rude to them because they're a bit sensitive. We don't talk about the Suzuki people because their stupid grins and constant giggling just get's too much.
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I went to Palmy for the launch of the new model Grand Vitara diesel and we got to play around up on the wind-farm. (Now theres a tip for you, Why do you think they put a wind-farm in Palmy?) It persisted down all day, which made for great fun in slimy conditions, but I really missed my little Escudo. They'll run rings round the later stuff!

Apparently, I'm too busy grinning and giggling )while enjoying my cheap, capable Suzuki) to give you any thoughts on vehicle choice, so just take another welcome. No matter what you buy, you'll be well served if you tie-up with the guys on here.

And yes, I know it doesn't always rain in Palmy, but I was otherwise engaged on the day in 1996 when the sun shone.

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