I can't seem to be able to buy a Feroza/Rocky in the area that suits my cash outlay versus value for money so I was considering a Terios (there's a couple on Ebay at the moment). Are these things any good in the bush such as fire trails and fairly rough tracks or indeed where a sign says "4 wheel drive vehicles only"?
Bob
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Terios - Are they worth considering?
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Hell no!...... in a word, or two. As mentioned, next to no offroad ability, you may as well buy a datto 1600, would probly go further and last longer.Terios - Are they worth considering?
How far is maitland from sydney? I'll probly be selling my rocky in a few months if you want to wait
What sort of price range are you in?? I cant imagine a terios being any cheaper, as they are a fair bit newer than the latest Rocky.
60 + Turbo, 33"s :armsup:
NOx2AJFeroza wrote:NO
They are just a road car thats a bit higher and can engage 4wd... they are by no means equivalent to a Rocky/Feroza (is anything
) lolStay away from them mate and buy a real 4wd which you wont kill in one day
[quote="RockyF70 - Coming out of the closet"]i'd be rushing out and buying an IFS rocky[/quote]
OK Thanks for the replies. Just thought that being a 4x4 Daihatsu, they might have some ability. I'll keep searching for a Feroza or Rocky around $5K mark. There are a few available at the moment but they just don't suit me. I let a good one slip away a couple of weeks ago and am kicking myself ever since. I should never have had any doubts about it but "c'est la vie" 
Bob
Bob
Have you seen the one at Elermore Vale man??
There is one exactly like mine for sale on Grandview Parade. They have 7500 on it I think... looks in good nick. Haven't got out and had a look tho
Maybe you could talk them down
There is one exactly like mine for sale on Grandview Parade. They have 7500 on it I think... looks in good nick. Haven't got out and had a look tho
Maybe you could talk them down
[quote="RockyF70 - Coming out of the closet"]i'd be rushing out and buying an IFS rocky[/quote]
And where's East Maitland?? The one I was talking about earlier is located in Sydney's western suburbs:RockyF70 wrote:What year model are you looking to buy? What sort of criteria does it need to fill, like Air, P/S, etc etc??
If anyone wants contact details PM me. In the pics the bodywork/ paint look perfect and it's painted a dark blue colour1985 2.8lt Diesel Daihatsu Rocky, 5 Speed Manual 4WD
> * 287,000kms
> * Well looked after
> * Car rebuilt 3 years ago, including paint job
> * New Wrangler All Terrain Tyres, 4 weeks old
> * Serviced 4 weeks ago included:
> * New Oil Filter
> * New Oil
> * New Fuel Filter
> * Brakes Flushed
> * New Air Filter
> * Battery 6 Months old
> * Glow Plugs 6 Months old
> * Fog Lights
> * Bull bar
> * Tow Bar
> * Rego till March 06
> Price - $3200
David
I was hoping to get something for around the $5000 mark. Must have air and steer and preferrably a bullbar. I just like to get up in the mountains around the Hunter and Barrington Tops, so it must be ultra reliable. Thanks F70, I just saw that one on Ebay. He's about 5 minutes away from my place. I'll check it out tomorrow. I thought all Rockys were diesel. this one states it is petrol 
Bob
Bob
RockyF70 wrote:HotFourOk wrote:East Maitland is about 15/20mins up from Newcastle
The one near me is a heaps cool model.. he wanted something better than a crappy leaf sprung version.. 2.8 Turbo Intercooled
Only trying to help him out
[quote="RockyF70 - Coming out of the closet"]i'd be rushing out and buying an IFS rocky[/quote]
Yeah, the earlier ones came out with a 2L petrol motor... and the one on eBay has seen 301,000kms... petrols wont last much longer than that if it the original engine... thats huge!
I'd highly recommend the diesel engine dunky... They go so much better.. the turbo ones go even better... and the intercooled one go even better still
You wanted ultra reliable - You cant go past a diesel
The one at Grandview looks quite tidy.. although no bullbar.. but then again i dont either
lol
I'd highly recommend the diesel engine dunky... They go so much better.. the turbo ones go even better... and the intercooled one go even better still
You wanted ultra reliable - You cant go past a diesel
The one at Grandview looks quite tidy.. although no bullbar.. but then again i dont either
lol[quote="RockyF70 - Coming out of the closet"]i'd be rushing out and buying an IFS rocky[/quote]
Yeah, they came in petrol models but are crappy IMO (just like IFS but i'm very opinionated, so they say
) Friend of mine had one same year model as mine, or maybe 85, cant remember how many K's it did but engine was gutless and smokey and generally a heap of .... well, you know.Hotfour, we gotta have a Live vs IFS showdown @ watagans someday
60 + Turbo, 33"s :armsup:
Not if look after. The 2.0L in early Rocky's is a Toyota 3Y, the 4Y in my 4runner is still going strong at 450 000kmHotFourOk wrote:Yeah, the earlier ones came out with a 2L petrol motor... and the one on eBay has seen 301,000kms... petrols wont last much longer than that if it the original engine... thats huge!
If God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat?
3y motor is actually not a bad motor and yes very easy to repair however when you are pulling a car with the weight of a rocky the 2.0ltr motor tends to struggle with bigger tyres and on hard terrein. imo.
owned one so i know the issues with 'em
however if you are only doing mild stuff and not too big on the tyre size then it will go ok and prolly surprise ya
owned one so i know the issues with 'em
however if you are only doing mild stuff and not too big on the tyre size then it will go ok and prolly surprise ya
rockstock gq patrol
Sounds like a plan F70RockyF70 wrote:
Hotfour, we gotta have a Live vs IFS showdown @ watagans someday
Mine is now lifted with Rancho shocks and 31" Goodyear MT/Rs on it.. Ready to Rock!
Should be a good matchupMore to come also
(gotta do body lift also )[quote="RockyF70 - Coming out of the closet"]i'd be rushing out and buying an IFS rocky[/quote]
I second that!inka wrote:3y motor is actually not a bad motor and yes very easy to repair however when you are pulling a car with the weight of a rocky the 2.0ltr motor tends to struggle with bigger tyres and on hard terrein. imo.
owned one so i know the issues with 'em
however if you are only doing mild stuff and not too big on the tyre size then it will go ok and prolly surprise ya
My first 4x4 was a 85 Rocky (hardtop) with the 3Y. It turned 31s fine.
Easy engine to fix.
Rod
Dont expect mere proof to sway my opinion.
I said I was opinionatedchev28 wrote:Geez, you sure know how to win friends!RockyF70 wrote:
Yeah, they came in petrol models but are crappy IMO
3Y engine is easy and cheap to fix (or replace), easy to trick up (carbs, cams, turbos, etc) and arguably better top speed.
, and dont expect these opinions to be backed up by evidence. I just lurve the offroad advantages of the Diesel.- The voice of reasonchev28 wrote:Each has a place but I wouldn't say either is crappy.
60 + Turbo, 33"s :armsup:
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