Hi
New to the group and looking for a sj or vit as I have just got my licence back due to medical reasons after some time.
No pics as no wheels but I have waited long enough so I'm not gonna rush out and buy the first one I see.
One day I will get one, so if you know of one in the Essex area let me know
Dikster
Newbie from Essex
Re: Newbie from Essex
to scuk matey. good choice in 4x4
what do you want out of it? an all out offroader or something that is comfortable to drive on road as well?
Sjs are the better offroader IMO but can be uncomfortable to drive long distances.
Vitaras are more comfortable on and offroad however they are more expensive to modify and the IFS is a weak point offroad. But you can pick them up cheaper than a good SJ.
Scott
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Re: Newbie from Essex
Very much in agreement with this! There are loads of SJs on Ebay at the minute!ScottieJ wrote: Sjs are the better offroader IMO but can be uncomfortable to drive long distances.
Vitaras are more comfortable on and offroad however they are more expensive to modify and the IFS is a weak point offroad. But you can pick them up cheaper than a good SJ.
Scott
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Re: Newbie from Essex
howdy totally agree with other comments but as long as its a zuki yo got the right 1
totally agree with other comments but as long as its a zuki yo got the right 1 Sid James gone but never forgotten
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
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BrilliantROBBIE wrote:howdy
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'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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Re: Newbie from Essex
Welcome to the forum.
Ive had a sj and now got a Vitara, i miss the sj but love the Vitara, more comfort but agree with all comments, i have broken a drive shaft already but still love it
Ive had a sj and now got a Vitara, i miss the sj but love the Vitara, more comfort but agree with all comments, i have broken a drive shaft already but still love it
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Re: Newbie from Essex
In terms of facts, I agree. A Vitara'll be better on road. I went SJ because of the unique charm it has, though there's something brilliantly iconic about the beach buggy look of a soft top vitara with wide wheels.
There's three ways of doing things:
The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
Re: Newbie from Essex
Thanks for all your replies.
SJ or Vit it is and a soft top.
From my experience of cars and all the repairs I used to do I suspected as much but once I have one I will let you know.
Cheers!!!
SJ or Vit it is and a soft top.
From my experience of cars and all the repairs I used to do I suspected as much but once I have one I will let you know.
Cheers!!!