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Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: Monster V8 on January 26, 2005, 16:10:08: Hi All

I got taken to whaddon on sunday and liked it so much i am now looking to getting my own 4X4 just wonder what people think are the best and why or what not to get and why it wont be for everyday use so it dont have to be road legal

Cheers

Mike
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: BIG_ORANGE_90 on January 26, 2005, 16:13:35: Depends, What do you want one for exactly
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: Monster V8 on January 26, 2005, 17:18:22: Just for fun

Pay and play days (Water, Hills , Mud)

no comps

what other type of use is there
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: muddyweb on January 26, 2005, 17:21:04: Well, either a LR Series 3 or a Suzuki SJ then I would say

Both pretty good on the mucky stuff, both cheap and easy to repair, cheap to insure if you do put it on the road.
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: MUSKIE on January 26, 2005, 17:28:20: depends on how much cash is to be involved, and definatly get someone who knows what they are looking at to go with you otherwise a pile of useless metal will sit on your drive. buying an older offroader is a minefield without a doubt.
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: laser_jock99 on January 26, 2005, 18:01:43: Something like this would be a fair bet

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4522184971&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

I'm half tempted to bid myself (mud plugging in your familly transport isn't good for the nerves if you need it next day to go to work in).

The car even comes with it's own trailer- but you'll need another big 4x4 to tow it to play days!

Nevillef
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: BIG_ORANGE_90 on January 26, 2005, 19:49:28: Tim wrote
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Well, either a LR Series 3 or a Suzuki SJ then I would say. Both pretty good on the mucky stuff, both cheap and easy to repair, cheap to insure if you do put it on the road.

I would have to agree with that Tim.
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: muddyjames on January 27, 2005, 16:01:37: I have to agree with Tim as well. I have an s3 and although I have done abit of fiddling to get it how I want it is great off road especially when you tow out hand bags like Shoguns!

I only have AT tyres on mine and it hasn't got stuck, sorry progress slowed down yet If it is for fun get a petrol it is alot quieter.

They are great fun.
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: Range Rover Blues on January 27, 2005, 19:17:21: Quote from: "laser_jock99"

The car even comes with it's own trailer- but you'll need another big 4x4 to tow it to play days!

Nevillef

And there's the problem, if it's not road legal it's going to be a pain. Unless you're serious about competing then go for a roadworthy car, you can even compete in RTV (road tax vehicle).

There's plenty to choose from, see what your mates have, you'll need their help from time-to-time so go with the flow. Don't blow your whole budget on your first car either, like any S/H car, someone is selling it for a reason, so expect to have to fix things.

A lot of us drive Land Rover products but don't discount other makes, often landies have had a hard life and this makes them problematic compared to a Chelsea tractor that's just as capable but never been put to the test, that's why Pajeros are popular for example.
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: Topple on January 27, 2005, 21:07:02: I'll sell you my S3, it's sitting in the garage looking for a new home, the lack of space and an imminent move to Ireland is forcing it's reluctant sale.
http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=4275&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Title: what type of 4X4
Post by: thermidorthelobster on January 27, 2005, 21:22:34: A Disco V8 is an increasingly popular choice for a fun mud-plugger. I've heard of them going for about 1500 quid in serviceable condition.