Amargeddon proof cars!

[GravelBen]

The Nissan GQ Safari/Patrol trumps the Landcruiser.

[davepoth]

If going for diesel, something with a mechanical fuel pump is a good idea - if the alternator dies it'll keep running as they don't need a spark. Since you can run them on vegetable oil fuel isn't a problem.

For petrol cars, it's best to find something with a very big engine for the size of the car. It's possible to run a petrol car on wood gas, but it's not very efficient compared to petrol so you would need a pokey engine to get up hills.

The biggest issue in the event of armageddon is going to be tyres - once the rubber starts to decay you'll have real trouble finding new ones. So the actual answer to this question is

[Johnboy Mac]

GravelBen said:

The Nissan GQ Safari/Patrol trumps the Landcruiser.

Why so? And what version?

[welaye]

When I read your question, I couldn't help think of a zombie apocalypse. So on that note, it would be the solar powered things I seen at a show in the U.S. 90bhp, looks like crap but recharges itself during the day...

[irocfan]

[r1ch]

I'll take my chances in this, Otto v 2.0

[MDT]

OP you were on the money with a Moggy.

[Captain Muppet]

welaye said:

When I read your question, I couldn't help think of a zombie apocalypse. So on that note, it would be the solar powered things I seen at a show in the U.S. 90bhp, looks like crap but recharges itself during the day...

I have a zombie MX5. Short of removing it's head or destroying it's brain nothing seems to kill it.

[CBR JGWRR]

http://www.2worldwar2.com/t-34-tank.htm

[Johnboy Mac]

irocfan said:

A good call.

[rsox87]

Unimog with a caravan on the back. Next!

[rsox87]

davepoth said:

The biggest issue in the event of armageddon is going to be tyres - once the rubber starts to decay you'll have real trouble finding new ones. So the actual answer to this question is

Metal tracks wear out pretty quickly - I wouldn't fancy replacing the bearings and joints on all 4 of those! Tyres can last a long time if they're made the right way. My dad has a 1947 Fordson Major tractor which has tyres from 1949 on it!

[k-ink]

I bought a Lexus a couple of years ago. I've not spent 1p on anything going wrong. I aim to keep it running for some time yet.

Or you could buy something simple like a Fiesta. If / when it goes wrong at least it'll be a cheap fix.

[cptsideways]

Johnboy Mac said:

irocfan said:

A good call.

Found everywhere in Africa so a good call


As for tyres, most live axled 4x4 tyres last about 40-50k miles. Much less so for non live axled stuff.

[sparkyhx]

irocfan said:

amazing to see the estate versions running thru the desert in Egypt with 10 people in and luggage on the roof making the car 2.5 times taller.

k-ink said:

I bought a Lexus a couple of years ago. I've not spent 1p on anything going wrong. I aim to keep it running for some time yet.

Or you could buy something simple like a Fiesta. If / when it goes wrong at least it'll be a cheap fix.

Bast*d mine's cost me £200 for a new headlight bulb in the past 3.5 years

Edited by sparkyhx on Sunday 29th July 21:52

[deltashad]

[Matt UK]

Mid-80s Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel

[StuartGGray]

CG125 - 40 series Land Cruiser

[valverguy]

50cc Scooter, Think about it, very little to go wrong, when it does easy to work on, they do silly miles to a tank (which costs a tenner).

Id out live any of you lot!!

[fat freddie]

OK, maybe THAT one's a bit trick, but Amazons just go on and on and on.....
Cool as, too....