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Downsizing help - what to buy?
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Downsizing help - what to buy?
Currently driving a troopy pop-top camper. Although I love it, we're rationalising our cars, and I've decided to sell it and the wife's honda Civic, to go back to one smaller 4x4 vehicle.
I'm looking towards getting a small 4x4, that is cheaper to register and run, and has 4 doors (planning to have kids soon).
At the moment, I'm thinking of getting maybe a Honda CRV or Suzuki Vitara. I don't want to spend over $20K, and would prefer a 4 cylinder.
I want something that will handle decent off-road actvities, but nothing too extreme (usual Moreton/Fraser type jaunts, and some bush-bashing).
A few people have recommended a Subaru Forestor, but I'm thinkg they maybe a little too low to the ground.
Can anyone provide comments, and suggestions of what to look for?
I'm looking towards getting a small 4x4, that is cheaper to register and run, and has 4 doors (planning to have kids soon).
At the moment, I'm thinking of getting maybe a Honda CRV or Suzuki Vitara. I don't want to spend over $20K, and would prefer a 4 cylinder.
I want something that will handle decent off-road actvities, but nothing too extreme (usual Moreton/Fraser type jaunts, and some bush-bashing).
A few people have recommended a Subaru Forestor, but I'm thinkg they maybe a little too low to the ground.
Can anyone provide comments, and suggestions of what to look for?
Re: Downsizing help - what to buy?
LWB Vitara definately the most capable of those options.ryangus wrote:At the moment, I'm thinking of getting maybe a Honda CRV or Suzuki Vitara. I don't want to spend over $20K, and would prefer a 4 cylinder.
I want something that will handle decent off-road actvities, but nothing too extreme (usual Moreton/Fraser type jaunts, and some bush-bashing).
A few people have recommended a Subaru Forester, but I'm thinking they maybe a little too low to the ground.
I would rate the subaru Forester or outback above the HRV if it's an earlier model Forester.
From what you've listed Vitara hands down. Still got low range i think, and as long as your not getting brand-newish should have at least a solid rear. CRV is only rear 'assist' IIRC, and no low range - 99% sure
Actually just look under the back of a CRV should turn you off it, the 'diff' is tiny and open to such easy damage
Actually just look under the back of a CRV should turn you off it, the 'diff' is tiny and open to such easy damage
60 + Turbo, 33"s :armsup:
Honda CRV
(Exit that for an idea...)
Considered an early Pajero, Jackaroo, Foreskinner, Pathfinder, even a Sportage (post 2000 "longbody"). All can be had for less than $20K
(Exit that for an idea...)
Considered an early Pajero, Jackaroo, Foreskinner, Pathfinder, even a Sportage (post 2000 "longbody"). All can be had for less than $20K
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Re: Downsizing help - what to buy?
Dual cab Hilux/Navaras/jackaroos/pajero/4runner as stock it will handle decent ofroad activities. They is all a lot smaller than a pop-top troopy. Forget all the soft roaders as they will not handle decent offroad activities. The Vitara will work also but fitting camping gear etc might be a bit hardryangus wrote:
At the moment, I'm thinking of getting maybe a Honda CRV or Suzuki Vitara. I don't want to spend over $20K, and would prefer a 4 cylinder.
I want something that will handle decent off-road actvities, but nothing too extreme (usual Moreton/Fraser type jaunts, and some bush-bashing)
If you dont have panel damage you ain't trying hard enough
Re: Downsizing help - what to buy?
Completely agree. You have the cab for passenger carrying and also the ute comes in handy (around home and carrying camping gear)mudmacaca wrote:Dual cab Hilux/Navaras/jackaroos/pajero/4runner as stock it will handle decent ofroad activities. They is all a lot smaller than a pop-top troopy. Forget all the soft roaders as they will not handle decent offroad activities. The Vitara will work also but fitting camping gear etc might be a bit hardryangus wrote:
At the moment, I'm thinking of getting maybe a Honda CRV or Suzuki Vitara. I don't want to spend over $20K, and would prefer a 4 cylinder.
I want something that will handle decent off-road actvities, but nothing too extreme (usual Moreton/Fraser type jaunts, and some bush-bashing)
And they are all fairly capable while giving and alright ride
Remember IFS smoother but less capable and SAS is the opposite
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Brad
Brad
SAS stand for a Solid Axle Swap.
To have a SAS rig means you started with IFS and Swaped that for a Solid Axle thus SAS.
If you want a daily driver there is nothing wrong with a IFS it will handle sand and mud. They are good for holidays/touring
I had a lot of fun in mine but have since found out I like the Hart stopping,woody giving.cold sweating wheeling you might just find this out and then you will have a choice of doing a SAS or selling your IFS and getting a earlier model that already has a live front end
To have a SAS rig means you started with IFS and Swaped that for a Solid Axle thus SAS.
If you want a daily driver there is nothing wrong with a IFS it will handle sand and mud. They are good for holidays/touring
I had a lot of fun in mine but have since found out I like the Hart stopping,woody giving.cold sweating wheeling you might just find this out and then you will have a choice of doing a SAS or selling your IFS and getting a earlier model that already has a live front end
If you dont have panel damage you ain't trying hard enough
I know a hottie from bondi who has one she looks sweet in it.DAMKIA wrote:That's about as much as you would want to know about them.................mac1cruz wrote:What about the RAV4 i dont know much about them
In fact she looks sweet in anything or nothing
If you dont have panel damage you ain't trying hard enough
The chick that cuts my hair on the Island has one too and she is But i love my girlfriend and she is also hot...mudmacaca wrote:I know a hottie from bondi who has one she looks sweet in it.DAMKIA wrote:That's about as much as you would want to know about them.................mac1cruz wrote:What about the RAV4 i dont know much about them
In fact she looks sweet in anything or nothing
I love them all they taste as sweet as strawberrysmac1cruz wrote:The chick that cuts my hair on the Island has one too and she is But i love my girlfriend and she is also hot...mudmacaca wrote:I know a hottie from bondi who has one she looks sweet in it.DAMKIA wrote:That's about as much as you would want to know about them.................mac1cruz wrote:What about the RAV4 i dont know much about them
In fact she looks sweet in anything or nothing
If you dont have panel damage you ain't trying hard enough
Vitara come out with 28" tyres from stock on some 16" models - 15" are normally 27".
You can fit 30"s with suspension lift alone, depending on the rim offset you use. Certainly 235/75/15"s (29") or similar are easy - I think 29"s will fit with no lift at all.
A sportage probably deserves consideration - didnt really think about that. Sportages are not too bad really - pretty cheap to buy and pretty solid drivelines. Not as many offroad accessories but that doesnt sound like an issue for you.
You can fit 30"s with suspension lift alone, depending on the rim offset you use. Certainly 235/75/15"s (29") or similar are easy - I think 29"s will fit with no lift at all.
A sportage probably deserves consideration - didnt really think about that. Sportages are not too bad really - pretty cheap to buy and pretty solid drivelines. Not as many offroad accessories but that doesnt sound like an issue for you.
I don't know of too many making it far offroad. I think the biggest problem is lack of aftermarket accessories - suspension, bullbars etc.ryangus wrote:Never thought of one of them! How do they stack up everybody?j-top paj wrote:pajero io ??
The 2 door is a 1.8 litre, 4 door is 2 litre. I haven't had a look underneath, so I don't know how well they're built. Inside, they could be "finished" a little better.
The 4 door may do what you want, but it's a long way from what you're used to. For what you've described, I'd recommend you concentrate on Grand Vitara, Sportage, or larger.
Terrican, Should be able to get one about 20k.
Or a Jeep Cherokee CRDI
Or a Rangie, you could get a 1997 - 98 Rangie for 20k
Or a Jeep Cherokee CRDI
Or a Rangie, you could get a 1997 - 98 Rangie for 20k
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