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Which are Best "Jap 4x4's or british Landies " ??
Mud Surfer:
There is so much banter about who has 'the best' and as someone has put on here already, we all get along really, they are all great - they do the job they were bought for in varying degrees. I don't drive a LR 90 or 110 or similar, as I don't like the driving position and lack of comfort, don't have a Disco as the load space is quite small, and LRs are not that well built and a lot of the parts are cheaply made and have to be replaced often. I own two Toyota Hilux Surfs, and my girlfriend has on too - yes the parts are more expensive (sometimes) although I don't have any trouble sourcing or fitting mine, and I am by no means technically or mechanically minded.
I'd have a Nissan Patrol if one came up in the price range I'd be happy to pay, or an LC80 or similar, but out of preferance, no LRs - I like my creature comforts too much. The little Zooks and Diahatsus are great fun, and my friends have SJs and are unstoppable - tip them back over and start again.
I use my Surf every day, on road and off - it does what it's meant to, has loads of space, and looks the nuts - couldn't ask for better than that!
Tommo:
there will always be two types of people that off road...
1) People who put thought into what vehicle might suit them best
2) People who want a land rover.
Ill be honest, i didnt buy mine because its the best thing off road, or because parts are cheap or any of the other reasons mentioned. I bought it because it was an old car that i could mess about with. so if your not interested in how your car works or even interested in fixing/tinkering with your car then dont buy a land rover, but for the car enthusiast it could be one of the most rewarding/stressful decisions you will ever make.
auf_wiedersehen_pet:
--- Quote from: BK on August 04, 2008, 00:02:32 ---I could get an 04 plate shogun for the price of a 1999 LR 90
--- End quote ---
Doesn't depreciation like that tell you something! :twisted:
general baxter:
still sitting like this 3 1/2 weeks and counting :doh:
lightweight-love:
"Ill be honest, i didnt buy mine because its the best thing off road, or because parts are cheap or any of the other reasons mentioned. I bought it because it was an old car that i could mess about with. so if your not interested in how your car works or even interested in fixing/tinkering with your car then dont buy a land rover, but for the car enthusiast it could be one of the most rewarding/stressful decisions you will ever make."
very true! gotta walk that rewarding/stressful line haha! today im on the stressful side!
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