1k budget for a 4x4
Discussion
Hi chaps,
Is it possible to purchase a 4x4 for under or as close too 1k and for it not to be a "dog"? I am very new to 4x4 ownership, infact this will be my first one. The reason for me wanting one is, I have been doing track days for a long time and also I am a motorsport engineer at Castle Combe which is all very well but I have a desire to drive through mud and various types of terrain that my track car would not be able to do.
I live very close to Salisbury plane which is also tempting me towards a 4x4 of my own. The 4x4 wouldn't be used as a daily driver so mpg isn't a massive issue.
Some friends have Land Rovers all of which are not modified, but they still are fantastic machines for off roading. I am guessing though that they will be out of my budget? Well for a good one anyway. As for being reliable this is a must. Also are 4x4's galvanized? Again I don't want to be welding in new sills etc due to rust (far too lazy for that).
Well it will be great to hear your responses,
Vince
Is it possible to purchase a 4x4 for under or as close too 1k and for it not to be a "dog"? I am very new to 4x4 ownership, infact this will be my first one. The reason for me wanting one is, I have been doing track days for a long time and also I am a motorsport engineer at Castle Combe which is all very well but I have a desire to drive through mud and various types of terrain that my track car would not be able to do.
I live very close to Salisbury plane which is also tempting me towards a 4x4 of my own. The 4x4 wouldn't be used as a daily driver so mpg isn't a massive issue.
Some friends have Land Rovers all of which are not modified, but they still are fantastic machines for off roading. I am guessing though that they will be out of my budget? Well for a good one anyway. As for being reliable this is a must. Also are 4x4's galvanized? Again I don't want to be welding in new sills etc due to rust (far too lazy for that).
Well it will be great to hear your responses,
Vince
Never thought of a Lada. As for getting hold of parts how easy is it?
Will I be able to get a good 4x4 for 1k? I don't want to have to spend hours changing parts, been there done that and I hate it. As for the diffs, 4 wheel drive system etc how good are the Suzuki Vitara's and Sj's as for being reliable?
Will I be able to get a good 4x4 for 1k? I don't want to have to spend hours changing parts, been there done that and I hate it. As for the diffs, 4 wheel drive system etc how good are the Suzuki Vitara's and Sj's as for being reliable?
jas xjr said:
How about a shogun / pajero ? Quite a few about and have a reputation for longevity . 3 ltr v6 or diesel
I hadn't thought about this car. Infact my parents had one when I was younger, we had a 3.0 V6. It was great. For off road use, what is better auto's or manuals? Or does it not really matter too much?Sorry for all of these questions, I just want to get the best 4x4 I can and have no idea about what is good or not for off roading
joaner said:
get a 300tdi disco easey a cheap to fix get 1 for £750 put a set of insa turbo mud pluggers on it wont get stuck ps dont go on the plains stick to the ox droves coz the old bill will take your truk of u
Don't Landys suffer badly from rot? I would love one though.I heard about some of the plain being out of bounds. What will happen if you get caught up there?
300bhp/ton said:
V_cirellio said:
joaner said:
get a 300tdi disco easey a cheap to fix get 1 for £750 put a set of insa turbo mud pluggers on it wont get stuck ps dont go on the plains stick to the ox droves coz the old bill will take your truk of u
Don't Landys suffer badly from rot? I would love one though.I heard about some of the plain being out of bounds. What will happen if you get caught up there?
A Series Landy is easily in budget and you might even find one with a new galv chassis. It's a bit more rustic than newer stuff but very capable, even 100% stock.
I'd also have a look for a Jimny.
Rum Runner said:
No Very good offroad, cheap run, tough.
Best bet as said is a very late Vitara 2000 / 2001 you will get a low mileage good condition vehicle probably only pottered around town for 1K.
Have a good look on the net and you will see.
I lived in the Caribbean for many years and on the roads out there it one of the few cars that last and can be fixed easy. Landies don't survive out there not on those roads.
I also had a early shape Terios for 4 months which also was much better than expected considering the house was not do able in a normal vehicle.
I work on a beach a lot in the summer towing boats as well and we used to use a SJ which was very good and now have a old Landie 110 crewcab which is ok but had its fair share of issues (Gearbox etc).
I have still a MK1 Vitara just sold a Grand Vitara and have new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 . The Vitara is excellent and I have owned this one since 2004
That must have been absalutely fantastic to live in the Caribbean, very jealous.Best bet as said is a very late Vitara 2000 / 2001 you will get a low mileage good condition vehicle probably only pottered around town for 1K.
Have a good look on the net and you will see.
I lived in the Caribbean for many years and on the roads out there it one of the few cars that last and can be fixed easy. Landies don't survive out there not on those roads.
I also had a early shape Terios for 4 months which also was much better than expected considering the house was not do able in a normal vehicle.
I work on a beach a lot in the summer towing boats as well and we used to use a SJ which was very good and now have a old Landie 110 crewcab which is ok but had its fair share of issues (Gearbox etc).
I have still a MK1 Vitara just sold a Grand Vitara and have new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.8 . The Vitara is excellent and I have owned this one since 2004
Edited by Rum Runner on Monday 4th January 23:13
I have been looking at Vitara's today and the model which seems to come up a lot is the 'fat boy'. Is this just cosmetic changes and wider wheels? Or does it has suspension modifications as well? The one thing that is holding me back from going out and just buying a 4x4 is I really do not want the hasstle of buying one and then the diff breaks or there is a problem with the 4 wheel drive system. So what is a good test to make sure that everything is working perfectly?
Thanks again chaps, I don't mean to ask a lot of questions but I truely am a novice with 4x4's
Well I won't quote that 300bhp. That was some very useful information there, thankyou very much. It has given me something to think about.
As for the terrain that I would like to tackle, a friend of mine with a Land Rover attends quite a lot of these 4x4 off road days at quarries etc so I would like to tag along in my own 4x4. Also a bit of green laning as I live in a very good area (apparently) for off roading.
Now my other car which was on finance is going next week I will have some extra money spare, which I will more than likely put towards my 4x4 fund. As much as I want a Land Rover, I think I will wait a while to get used to off roading first in a smaller (probally a suzuki) and cheaper to fix off roader.
I will bare that in mind for when I test drive a 4x4. It doesn't sound too tricky.
Thankyou very much again. You have been a great help chaps
As for the terrain that I would like to tackle, a friend of mine with a Land Rover attends quite a lot of these 4x4 off road days at quarries etc so I would like to tag along in my own 4x4. Also a bit of green laning as I live in a very good area (apparently) for off roading.
Now my other car which was on finance is going next week I will have some extra money spare, which I will more than likely put towards my 4x4 fund. As much as I want a Land Rover, I think I will wait a while to get used to off roading first in a smaller (probally a suzuki) and cheaper to fix off roader.
I will bare that in mind for when I test drive a 4x4. It doesn't sound too tricky.
Thankyou very much again. You have been a great help chaps
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