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i wanna buy a auto suzuki but i dunno which is better a vitara or sierra?

If you want an auto you will have to go a Vitara.I think the first mod should be a SAS hey antt.

SHE_DEVIL_4B wrote:i wanna buy a auto suzuki but i dunno which is better a vitara or sierra?

well besides the auto issue as Sierras don't come with an auto in Australia. What do you mean by better? Better on road as a daily driver. Better as a light 4wd. Better as a full on comp vehicle. Need a little more info on what you mean by "better"

You could order a 660 Auto Jimny (Sierra) from Japan... Apparently they are about $5,500 imported

i meant better as i light 4wd it really doesnt have to be auto, ive always have had toyotas i want a change!

Well if you go Vit it has a Toy auto in it. The autos are pretty strong but if you want hardcore a Sierra is better but if you want nicer on the road and reasonably capable off then the Vit would be fine and they are getting pretty cheap.

cj wrote:Well if you go Vit it has a Toy auto in it. The autos are pretty strong but if you want hardcore a Sierra is better but if you want nicer on the road and reasonably capable off then the Vit would be fine and they are getting pretty cheap.

A Toy auto ?? they are a TH180 .. same as a tri-matic ...

If you're only talking about beach work and light trails the Vitara will be fine, but does need a little more ground clearance as a starting point, before you damage the tank and other underbody stuff.

They can be lifted up to the levels of a sierra (after all the chassis is similar enough that with sufficient effort most parts can either be swapped or improvements beyond Sierra spec can be made, but the problem is the cost of doing so.

In the end a big enough cheque book removes all obstacles...

What sorta spec was your hilux in?

OVERKILL ENGINEERING wrote:If you want an auto you will have to go a Vitara.I think the first mod should be a SAS hey antt.

i agree

love_mud wrote:

cj wrote:Well if you go Vit it has a Toy auto in it. The autos are pretty strong but if you want hardcore a Sierra is better but if you want nicer on the road and reasonably capable off then the Vit would be fine and they are getting pretty cheap.

A Toy auto ?? they are a TH180 .. same as a tri-matic ...

early 3speeds were tri-matics, but the 4speed electronic controlled type is different (tho I dont know what brand) christover

If more than half your driving is on road = Vitara

if ya want to pull the chicks get a sierra

yeah most will be on road for now.

i am a chick so i think ill go with the vitara something like a 94 GLX but i think i would have more fun with a manual

SHE_DEVIL_4B wrote:yeah most will be on road for now.

i am a chick so i think ill go with the vitara something like a 94 GLX but i think i would have more fun with a manual

Never ever EVER buy an auto... there are never enough good reasons to justify buying a slow gutless heap of sh1@t

i am getting manual just not sure which to get a hard top or soft top i will end up going off road though...

join or visit a local 4wd club, check out what works and what dont, best way to make a choice, christover

christover1,
i think that may be a good idea hey im kinda new to all this so i think it might help me out just a bit

The NSW Suzy club has quite a few vitaras and they get discounts on parts from suppliers for membership.....

Plus, they've stuffed around before and they know what works and what doesnt... which really saves a packet in the long run.

I think you'll find the vitara capable enough if you're not competition hardcore...

Sweeet they got a website or something so i can check them out??

SHE_DEVIL_4B wrote:Sweeet they got a website or something so i can check them out??

http://www.suzuki4wd.com.au/index.asp

she_deveil_4B, .....send Squik a pm (private message) from this board. She also belongs to the NSW zook club and would most proberly recommend that you get a Jimny.
Or turn up to our next meeting to see what we are like.
Next meeting is on Wednesday, 10 March 2004 8pm
Meeting Point : Ermington Community Hall at Ermington (near Silverwater)

thaoldman wrote:she_deveil_4B, .....send Squik a pm (private message) from this board. She also belongs to the NSW zook club and would most proberly recommend that you get a Jimny.

But a Jimny may be a bit expensive depending on her budget..... we know Squik is somewhat biased too.

Jimnies face their own little hurdles to overcome.




A few more questions.... budget, accessories requied (eg P/S A/C as well as lockers) and hard top/soft top/ LWB wagon?

i wanna spend round $6000 - $11000
but something that is easy to fix cause i know ill roll it or definatly smash it, ive been told from the way i drive, to get a hard top just incase

SHE_DEVIL_4B wrote:i wanna spend round $6000 - $11000
but something that is easy to fix cause i know ill roll it or definatly smash it, ive been told from the way i drive, to get a hard top just incase

after that comment , consider 2 things ...

1.... soft top , less panels too repair !!!
2.... soft top , less panels too protect your brain !!!!

It's sounding like Sierra.... panels are cheaper

cause if i do dent it or anything i wont bother fixing it unless its real bad so go with a sierra?

SHE_DEVIL_4B wrote:cause if i do dent it or anything i wont bother fixing it unless its real bad so go with a sierra?

sierras are much cheaper to repair, yes

so what would be a good year model sierra and at wat price?

SHE_DEVIL_4B wrote:so what would be a good year model sierra and at wat price?

not up on prices, havent looked lately. but after 1988 Sierras became wide tracks, more stable and internal fittings, seats and things are better quality, with inertia reel belts etc. All Wide Tracks (WT) have 1300 motor standard.
after about 1984/85 to 88 was the narrow track 1300 (NT)

before 84 were the 1.0 litre motors, with slightly lower gearing to suit, and very basic inside, these are very cheap.

also there is long wheel base (LWB) versions with 1300 and 1 litre motors. these are rare, and many people want them, they climb better and have better load carrying.

Maruti Utes with WT and 1.0 litre motors(bit rare, bit poor in build quality)

most parts from all sierras are interchangeable, but motors and diffs in 1.0 litre are not easily changed. christover

i picked up my sierra for $3500, it's an 88 WT... i've seen a few around that are cheaper, but not in my area.

$3-4K ya can get a decent one of that age. look thru the for sale section, there's a couple in there i think...