Buying a 4x4 - Advice
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So, a friend and I are planning a long distance trip from London to Sydney via car, we expect the journey to be at least 15-18k miles.
We're looking for a car with both good MPG and something that's going to be durable enough to actually get us there. We'll be living out of this truck/car/whatever for around 8+ months so something that can carry a fair amount of gear would also be fantastic.
We're going to be crossing rough terrain, deserts, mountains, beaches and rain forests so 4x4 is essential for us.
So far I've been looking at Isuzu troopers, but as we know little about cars we would love to get some outside advice.
Maximum spend would be about £3500.
Any tips, tricks, links, sites and knowledge welcome!
We're looking for a car with both good MPG and something that's going to be durable enough to actually get us there. We'll be living out of this truck/car/whatever for around 8+ months so something that can carry a fair amount of gear would also be fantastic.
We're going to be crossing rough terrain, deserts, mountains, beaches and rain forests so 4x4 is essential for us.
So far I've been looking at Isuzu troopers, but as we know little about cars we would love to get some outside advice.
Maximum spend would be about £3500.
Any tips, tricks, links, sites and knowledge welcome!
Thanks for the tips, trooper is something I've been looking at for sure.
When I was about 11, my mother drove from Texas to Argentina (The entire length of Central and South America) and we had an old beat up Isuzu then too.
Also, yes we will have a spare seat for a third, however we are still in early stages of planning and wont be setting off another 10 months or so.
When I was about 11, my mother drove from Texas to Argentina (The entire length of Central and South America) and we had an old beat up Isuzu then too.
Also, yes we will have a spare seat for a third, however we are still in early stages of planning and wont be setting off another 10 months or so.
It wont all be tarmac, we're looking to really get off the beaten track and will most definitely need to do some offroading.
I've been looking at the Toyota land cruiser 80's series and most seem to be north of £6k for something reasonable.
Also, do they do a decent MPG? While we do want something offroad capable, we will also be covering A LOT of mileage and need something that wont guzzle too much gas.
I've been looking at the Toyota land cruiser 80's series and most seem to be north of £6k for something reasonable.
Also, do they do a decent MPG? While we do want something offroad capable, we will also be covering A LOT of mileage and need something that wont guzzle too much gas.
With the exception of the Panamanian gap, yes she did.
Thanks for all the info guys, the toyota hillux looks pretty cool. I'm going to research it a little more, are there any suggested places to pick up second hand cars in the UK? Perhaps auctions etc?
Once again, thanks for any and all info.
Thanks for all the info guys, the toyota hillux looks pretty cool. I'm going to research it a little more, are there any suggested places to pick up second hand cars in the UK? Perhaps auctions etc?
Once again, thanks for any and all info.
Lots of really great information, thanks so much guys!
Another topic I'd like to broach would be Diesel Vs. Petrol for this kind of trip, being a newbie with cars I'm trying to hoard as much information as possible in the next months!
Are there any major perks to one or the other? Especially for a big car for example the Hilux surf over such long distances etc.
Many thanks in advance.
Another topic I'd like to broach would be Diesel Vs. Petrol for this kind of trip, being a newbie with cars I'm trying to hoard as much information as possible in the next months!
Are there any major perks to one or the other? Especially for a big car for example the Hilux surf over such long distances etc.
Many thanks in advance.
Woah woah guys, keep it cool! Haha
No need to argue in here, just looking for some car advice! Please don't flood my thread!
@Ru78 - Thank you, I will take the Shogun into consideration, I remember seeing quite a few of them out on the road and they always looked great, I've never driven one myself.
@Turbodiesel1976 - Comfort is not the plan here bud, the whole idea of driving to Sydney is the adventure! It'll be tough, exhausting and a hell of a laugh. The last thing I want to look back and remember is 'comfortable'! I need reliable, something that'll get the job done with a little love, a hammer and some ingenuity.
@TurboHatchback - Thank you for that, I was looking at diesel as the better option simply due to it having better MPG usually (is that wrong to assume?)
Thanks again or all the replies guys, and does anyone have any information on why they'd choose diesel over petrol and visa versa?
No need to argue in here, just looking for some car advice! Please don't flood my thread!
@Ru78 - Thank you, I will take the Shogun into consideration, I remember seeing quite a few of them out on the road and they always looked great, I've never driven one myself.
@Turbodiesel1976 - Comfort is not the plan here bud, the whole idea of driving to Sydney is the adventure! It'll be tough, exhausting and a hell of a laugh. The last thing I want to look back and remember is 'comfortable'! I need reliable, something that'll get the job done with a little love, a hammer and some ingenuity.
@TurboHatchback - Thank you for that, I was looking at diesel as the better option simply due to it having better MPG usually (is that wrong to assume?)
Thanks again or all the replies guys, and does anyone have any information on why they'd choose diesel over petrol and visa versa?
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