Yes I’m looking at the 1.3 petrol 4by4 and even the Bigster.
4x4 vehicle
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shbangsteve
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You've got it the wrong way round. All cars have vat on them but with a commercial vehicle you can claim it the vat back if you are vat registered. However if you were to alter a commercial vehicle ie. by adding seats to a 2 seater or reducing the payload of a twin cab pick up below 1 tonne then you have to pay the vat.
del.gue
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2016
So, it all depends on how 4X4 you need. If it's along the odd track and across the odd not-too-mountainous field, where mega-ground clearance isn't needed then seriously think about a bog standard soft-roader with either on demand or kicks in when needed all wheel drive. Then shoe it with some good all terrain tyres. Because let's face it, most of the traction is down to the tyres. They'll make any half decent jalopy that can drive all it's wheels into a go nearly anywhere vehicle. Then that opens up all sorts of possibilities.
As for smaller dedicated 4X4s, then the best of the bunch from Land Rover is the Freelander 2, a medium sized off roader that was even fairly reliable and good on the road. Even smaller, then it's the Jimny. Although the Jimny is not great fun on the road (think 2CV type performance and comfort) and hasn't a great deal of space. But it rocks off road.
As for smaller dedicated 4X4s, then the best of the bunch from Land Rover is the Freelander 2, a medium sized off roader that was even fairly reliable and good on the road. Even smaller, then it's the Jimny. Although the Jimny is not great fun on the road (think 2CV type performance and comfort) and hasn't a great deal of space. But it rocks off road.
All as good as the premier league vehicles, just don't forget the new ones are only available as "Commercial" so dreaded applies., get a used "Car" & take the seats out.Keep looking at the new jimny. I've heard there's a bolt on supercharger kit also available for them so they've got a bit more poke... Should pull 33's well with that on
What's the traction control like on them?
jthyttin
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Diff locks are optional extra on at least some G models. And when you start including extras, what's the difference of having the option from factory, or certified aftermarket install before you even get the vehicle?
Regarding Unimogs, I guess you cannot register them as passenger vehicles (or any other vehicle class that stays below the 3500kg limit that at least in EU mandates you to have C class driver's license). At least some current models with ABS, you can register as 80km/h agricultural tractor, though.
AFAIK Jeep Wrangler Rubicon still comes with locks as standard. But let's face it, all of these new from factory vehicles (even in Aus and similar locations) have so much unnecessary (electrical) stuff that I wouldn't class them as "proper 4x4 vehicle" (yes I added the word vehicle).
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Dr.Dolittle
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The Suzuki Jimny is very popular here in Australia as a smaller and cheaper alternative to the larger gas guzzlers below. Some of the Aussie favourites are:
Toyota: 70 series, 80 series, 200 series, 300 series, Prado etc.
Nissan Patrol: Y60, Y61, GU, Y62
Mitsubishi L200 variants
Nissan Navara
Ford Rangers
American Rams, Ford F series etc.
Toyota: 70 series, 80 series, 200 series, 300 series, Prado etc.
Nissan Patrol: Y60, Y61, GU, Y62
Mitsubishi L200 variants
Nissan Navara
Ford Rangers
American Rams, Ford F series etc.
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I once owned an ex bulance V W Transporter Syncro.
It's the most capable 4x4 I've ever owned and I've had many 4x4s. I wish I still owned it.
I used to fly paragliders in the 90s.
I once drove it up Aberedw Mountain nr Builth Wells, with 11 paragliding pilots and their kit, I got to the top having passed a Range Rover Vouge stuck on a slope with slippery wet grass. Chatting later with the driver of the Range Rover, he said he thought he had been sold a pup, performance wise. The V W had permanent 4x4 with limited slip diffs, It also had Front, Rear and a Central mechanicle diff lock system. It was purchased from Merthyr Motor Auctions for £4000. I believe the new Range Rover was tens of thousand more at the time.
Similar spec V Ws can be had today, although I believe they now have less ground clearence, and are way beyond my pocket.
I had a 4x4 Duster for 3.5 years (80k gentle miles) as a company vehicle (1.5L Renault diesel) and it was excellent off road, I wouldn’t be able to guess how many miles it did along forest roads and across fields and not once did it get stuck, it got driven around a good portion of the Land Rover off road circuit at Peckforton Castle with no issues and despite only being a car it went though water 50cm deep on multiple occasions.
Its best performance was driving into a wet, muddy field where a 3.2L Ford Ranger (with mud tyres) and a Nissan Navara (with AT’s) had both bogged down, the old Duster drove by both vehicles and parked up without batting an eyelid, it was fitted with Michelin Cross Climate tyres for reference. The only issue I ran into was breaking and ripping off the plastic engine tray, if fitted with a proper add on sump guard that issue would be sorted! Average 50mpg in the winter, 55mpg in the summer and that’s with it sat in the “auto” mode of 4x4.
Its best performance was driving into a wet, muddy field where a 3.2L Ford Ranger (with mud tyres) and a Nissan Navara (with AT’s) had both bogged down, the old Duster drove by both vehicles and parked up without batting an eyelid, it was fitted with Michelin Cross Climate tyres for reference. The only issue I ran into was breaking and ripping off the plastic engine tray, if fitted with a proper add on sump guard that issue would be sorted! Average 50mpg in the winter, 55mpg in the summer and that’s with it sat in the “auto” mode of 4x4.
Flash G 74
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Hello, I was looking at a Duster last year when I changed my Dihatsu Tereos but they all seem very Expensive second hand
HonestJohn
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Flash G 74
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Hello, Just found a good deal but to late, SOLD
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