Hi I'm from Kent don't own a 4x4 yet but want to get a vitara
Me and the girlfriend want one for travelling to norway in (won't go unless we have a 4x4)
Done alot of looking around and research and the vitara seems like the most practical and within budget for what I want (it will be a daily commuter before we go and used for greenlaning when I get back)
But which one do I get a 1.6 petrol or the 2l diesel?
I'm going swb as we don't plan on taking much, the back seats will be taken out and we'll be sleeping in a bell tent where we stop
hi from kent
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donkeychomp
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Re: hi from kent
Hi and welcome. Petrol 1.6 any day. Diesels are heavy, not good in an off roader, slow too, and smelly! My Vit will be up for sale in maybe a week, but it won't be that cheap...
If it ticks over...leave it
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ROBBIE
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Re: hi from kent
Hi 
I think I would rather go petrol as well
I think I would rather go petrol as wellSid 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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Jordi
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Re: hi from kent
Welcome to SCUK.
The 1.6 us a good motor, reliable. Don't have any experience of the diesels.
The 1.6 us a good motor, reliable. Don't have any experience of the diesels.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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Anton
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Re: hi from kent
Welcome!
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
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Re: hi from kent
to the club 
86 SJ413 tin top, 1.6 8v, SU carb, YJ spring conversion, virtual lift, 33x12.5x15 KL71's, rocklobster, rear discs, power steering.
Re: hi from kent
Thanks for the replies
Petrol it is then. What's the life of the motor before you need a rebuild? Say 100k if not looked after 150k if it is??
Anything I should be on the look out for when viewing?
Petrol it is then. What's the life of the motor before you need a rebuild? Say 100k if not looked after 150k if it is??
Anything I should be on the look out for when viewing?
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1066 Boy
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Re: hi from kent
Welcome to the club mate, 1.6 Vit engine in mine with loads of miles
still goes like stink!
still goes like stink!
I Know how to work it. Not, how it works...............
believe me, there is a difference!!!
believe me, there is a difference!!!
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donkeychomp
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Re: hi from kent
Not really known for any faults, service it when it needs it should last ages. Mine is 108,000.
If it ticks over...leave it