Newbie advice

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Trippyforky
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Newbie advice

Post by Trippyforky »

Hey guys,

I'm a newbie and looking at getting into some 4wding and am wondering what are the best swb's that I should buy!! I've been told a Pajero is a good one, any others??
mudy1
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Re: Newbie advice

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hi there what area are you in,,, I have a Nissan safari and that's good off road and on road.
Trippyforky
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Re: Newbie advice

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I just have a shitty little run around Mazda astina liftback
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Smurf
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Pajero is a good solid starting platform for a 4wd.
Trippyforky
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Re: Newbie advice

Post by Trippyforky »

Sweet as thanks man, now just gotta wait for one to pop up that's for sale!
dvk-kp
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Re: Newbie advice

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Where you located? I'll have a SWB 3.5 auto for sale soon. Wanting 3.5k ono with brand new wof and reg.
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Clint
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If you really want 'best', not 'best cheap' SWB I'd be looking for a Nissan Safari, 4.2 turbo diesel. Very tough & capable vehicle with a huge range of aftermarket options. Often they'll come with really useful factory options like a diff lock & PTO winch. It's getting harder to find a good one though.

At the other end of the SWB size spectrum the Suzuki Jimny is also a seriously good 4wd.

For something in the middle also look at the Toyota Landcruiser KZJ71 (early shape 3.0 turbo diesel Prado)

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