Wanted a decent 4x4 for 5500?

[sg8380]

hey ive got $5500 to spend on a 4wd any idea on what to get? i was looking at getting a 1kz surf and doing it up. I dont want to get another 2.4 surf

[zukmeista]

Suzuki

[Ralfie]

hey ive got $5500 to spend on a 4wd any idea on what to get? i was looking at getting a 1kz surf and doing it up. I dont want to get another 2.4 surf

Depends on what you want in a vehicle. Asking here people will tell you their preferences but its your money and you have to get what you are comfortable with.

Is it for off road, a play toy or is it to be the family car as well?
Petrol, diesel its your choice.
4 door or 2 door, long wheel base or short.

Options could be anything from the Suzuki to a Nissan. There are other Toyota's, Jeeps. Land Rovers and many more besides. Unfortunately with that small budget Hummers are off the list.

[taz01]

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 17&t=33965

[Pj_Marsh]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 306808.htm

You won't find a truck as mint as these for the price. 12h-t's go even better.

[Pj_Marsh]

oh my god i found another one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 664895.htm

[Suza]

Best bet is to go and drive some different ones and see what you like.
We used to have a 3.1TD bighorn LWB and loved that and now we have a 4.2td LWB Safari and like that too.
For your money there is heaps out there.
If its for family traveling as well try and go with coils the ride as far as family is concerned is much nicer, just my 2cents

[sg8380]

hey it will be used as a daily driver and for some offroading in the weekend, i would prefer it if it was cheap to run and id want somthing from the 90s onwards

[zukmeista]

Suzukis are very cheap to run, very low servicing costs too as they only need half as much oil as the bigger trucks eg Nissan Patrol takes 10 litres of oil for the engine, Suzukis only need 4 litres. Also cheap to modify and buy parts for.

[Smurf]

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 17&t=34031

[hachi_roku]

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=34031

Mine would be good, but using it as a daily driver would be pretty shit to be honest, in these little trucks leafs arent that great. Coilovers on the other hand make it so plush

[Dirtydog]

Suzukis are very cheap to run, very low servicing costs too as they only need half as much oil as the bigger trucks eg Nissan Patrol takes 10 litres of oil for the engine, Suzukis only need 4 litres. Also cheap to modify and buy parts for.

my terrano uses 5L, parts are everywhere for them, dont know many people that have had major issues with them that arnt related to maintenance, and only uses 11L of diesel per 100k.

better yet, ya can tow with them.

[sg8380]

ive been looking around and i found ths that i like http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =552168497 its just finding a cheap one, i dont really like the suzukis that much

[Dirtydog]

for 5500 you could get a tidy terrano, and get the relevant steering mods done, finish up having a really nice truck to drive, and strong for offroading too.

[zukmeista]

for 5500 you could get a tidy terrano, and get the relevant steering mods done, finish up having a really nice truck to drive, and strong for offroading too.

Wouldn't exactly call them strong, sibainmud has been through several front diffs in his.

[Dirtydog]

for 5500 you could get a tidy terrano, and get the relevant steering mods done, finish up having a really nice truck to drive, and strong for offroading too.

Wouldn't exactly call them strong, sibainmud has been through several front diffs in his.

what silbainmud does a suzuki would go through twice as many front diffs.

Theres a reason he drives a terrano.

[zukmeista]

for 5500 you could get a tidy terrano, and get the relevant steering mods done, finish up having a really nice truck to drive, and strong for offroading too.

Wouldn't exactly call them strong, sibainmud has been through several front diffs in his.

what silbainmud does a suzuki would go through twice as many front diffs.
Theres a reason he drives a terrano.

Depends what model, escudo probably but not SJ's, they are pretty strong for their size.

[ladeda]

Wouldn't exactly call them strong, sibainmud has been through several front diffs in his.

what silbainmud does a suzuki would go through twice as many front diffs.
Theres a reason he drives a terrano.

Depends what model, escudo probably but not SJ's, they are pretty strong for their size.

haha na mate it aint got nuthing to do with the diff being week, I know how he has that truck tuned and how big his right foot can get when approprate.... Its realy got bugger all to do with a week diff a.

[Dirtydog]

exactly.

but atleast the terranos are nicer to drive on the road lol

[zukmeista]

exactly.

but atleast the terranos are nicer to drive on the road lol

And suzukis are better offroad, comes dow to want you want to do with it I guess.

[Dirtydog]

exactly.

but atleast the terranos are nicer to drive on the road lol

And suzukis are better offroad, comes dow to want you want to do with it I guess.

So considering the advice the person is after is what truck would be good as a daily diver with some offroading during weekend, you would then agree that a terrano would be a good choice?

[zukmeista]

exactly.

but atleast the terranos are nicer to drive on the road lol

And suzukis are better offroad, comes dow to want you want to do with it I guess.

So considering the advice the person is after is what truck would be good as a daily diver with some offroading during weekend, you would then agree that a terrano would be a good choice?

Nah still think suzuki is the way to go.

[coxsy]

yes and he uses them hard, so no point bagging them

[J_Dub]

another 'wankfest' on what the best 4by is

[sg8380]

i dont think ill get a suzuki ill have a look at some terranos on trademe

[ladeda]

for what you need, I think your heading in the right direction. good luck and let us know what ya get. we await the pics

[Crash bandicoot]

for 5500 you could get a tidy terrano, and get the relevant steering mods done, finish up having a really nice truck to drive, and strong for offroading too.

Wouldn't exactly call them strong, sibainmud has been through several front diffs in his.

In that case look for a 1998 onwards R20

[CLUMZ1]

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/ ... 17&t=34055

88 Model with a bloody top TD42 Diesel engine. 4wd High and low and 2wd

Motor has done 355km and doesnt smoke or spit any shit out! She has been extremely well looked after. Reconded auto has been fitted, Oil cooler. Truck goes very well with plenty of power.

Body is rust free! Not many like this anymore
Newish exhaust, Serviced, New handbrake, Brake lines and pads, Axle seals done, Very good tyres, Diff lock,

Looking at 5.7k ono as is or 6.3k with Wof, Reg, RUC, & Back seat. Good work horse.....

Tow bar on tm is $80 and it doesnt have a back seat at moment but am sourcing one if needed.

Text me 021478939

Photos are here:

http://s281.beta.photobucket.com/user/M ... l/library/

[jaseandjess]

Haha thats my beast. Will sell for 5k as is

[sg8380]

if i got a safari it would be a swb one and there wasnt much terranos on trademe already set up