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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: bandit86 on December 12, 2011, 06:59:00 PM
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What would new car would you buy if there were no more trackers or sidekicks around? Personally I would like something with live axles, but nothing new is built that I could like unless I import Indian samurai knockoffs. Actually I just bought a 95 land rover discovery
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needs to be brand new? i would get a 2 door jeep rubicon. still a fairly short wheelbase but with solid axles, lockers, push button sway bar disconnect, etc.
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OK, I'll bite. What is it and where do I get one?
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Suzuki Jimny... Not sold in the USA >:(
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There is not a single vehicle that is currently available that I would ever consider purchasing new or even used for that matter!
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What would new car would you buy if there were no more trackers or sidekicks around? Personally I would like something with live axles, but nothing new is built that I could like unless I import Indian samurai knockoffs. Actually I just bought a 95 land rover discovery
I both love and hate these kinds of questions because I'm constantly thinking about it!
If I could buy a brand-new Jimny, I would in a heartbeat. That's obviously not an option here in Oregon, USA. I'm a die-hard manual transmission driver. However, I personally can't afford a $30,000 4x4. So, I guess if I had to buy new, I'd go with another Suzuki SX4 AWD or possibly a Jeep Patriot; both would have a manual trans.
If I couldn't have had my Sidekick or any other Suzuki/Chevrolet product and I could go used, I would've went with either an older Mitsubishi Montero, a Toyota pickup, or possibly a Ford Ranger.
Luckily, there ARE plenty of Suzuki choices used!
- Andy
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If I couldn't get another solid used Trackick, I guess I'd take a good look at the Jeep Liberty, then try and figure a way to make it tough enough to stay together like my Tracker :laugh: I need a small rig able to squeeze through tight spaces. I do like the way they look, especially with a bit of lift and some meaty rubber. Probably less aftermarket support than for Trackicks though.
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I would buy a Suzuki Jimny! I want one now!
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Just curious?
Are those "Snorkels" a factory option?!!!
Both Units have the same snorkel !!
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Gwagen...
-Eric
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Gwagen...
-Eric
Good choice 8)
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If trackers were no longer available i would have to search out a older extended cab hilux.
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the snorkels are not a factory option.
I'd say you'd have to define new because there are just not many options "Brand New" anymore...
but as close as I can get, I'd take an imported land rover 90.. a last gen tacoma and convert it to live axle.. oorr a new jimny. But all of those require money for importing.
So I'd just stick with my 88 samurai :DD
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That would be a sad situation for sure, but if that were the case, I would go back to a Toyota or Jeep 4x4 pickup.
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Might go with a Daihatsu Rocky, or build up a Scout 800 series. I love those things...
Or maybe a Lada?
Fifth Gear [20x02] - Lada Niva (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFx5b5Tpjfc#ws)
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I contacted Australia where they sell jimnys. If so many people want one why can't we get them? Can someone start a petion to get Suzuki USA to carrry that model. I hear they have turbo versions availible!! Or we could do a group buy. :laugh:
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Hi
I think that even if it spends way more gas, is allot heavier, wider and costs a ton of $$$$$... The Ford Raptor is one bad a** vehicle capable of almost anything. The pure fun factor of driving such a vehicle would of set allot of the negatives in my mind. Plus it comes equipped with 35" tires and over 400 HP form the factory and has FOX suspension parts capable of jumping the rig... Again and again and again.
Then again in the real world were money really is a major concern and if for any reason my Suzuki would cease to exist. Then I would probably start using me and my dad's 1974 Ford Bronco again. I rebuilt the engine myself to be putting out about 350HP, 35" MT HP tires, Dana 44 front with disk brakes and True Track locker, Soft No-Spin in the 9" rear, 6 point roll bar, dual 2.5" exhaust with H-pipe and tons more of fun stuff. It is in the hands of my friend at his body/paint shop for a total overhaul. Though the Bronco spends allot of gas as well, it's allready mine :)
Best regards,
Tryggvi
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If money were no object, maybe something like an ICON FJ40 series...
(http://icon4x4.com/sites/icon4x4.com/themes/icon/images/overview/fj_overview_fj40.jpg)
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I contacted Australia where they sell jimnys. If so many people want one why can't we get them? Can someone start a petion to get Suzuki USA to carrry that model. I hear they have turbo versions availible!! Or we could do a group buy. :laugh:
It would be next to impossible to import a non usdm vehicle other than for show these days. The Jimny would require a ECU, emissions and safety items that meets todays standards, very costly!
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Hi
I think that even if it spends way more gas, is allot heavier, wider and costs a ton of $$$$$... The Ford Raptor is one bad a** vehicle capable of almost anything. The pure fun factor of driving such a vehicle would of set allot of the negatives in my mind. Plus it comes equipped with 35" tires and over 400 HP form the factory and has FOX suspension parts capable of jumping the rig... Again and again and again.
Then again in the real world were money really is a major concern and if for any reason my Suzuki would cease to exist. Then I would probably start using me and my dad's 1974 Ford Bronco again. I rebuilt the engine myself to be putting out about 350HP, 35" MT HP tires, Dana 44 front with disk brakes and True Track locker, Soft No-Spin in the 9" rear, 6 point roll bar, dual 2.5" exhaust with H-pipe and tons more of fun stuff. It is in the hands of my friend at his body/paint shop for a total overhaul. Though the Bronco spends allot of gas as well, it's allready mine :)
Best regards,
Tryggvi
one of the logging companys here use the raptors. if they can survive those guys they can survive damn near anything haha.
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FORD = Found On Road Dead
FORD = Fukced Over Rebuilt Dodge
LOL, LOL, LOL,
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I would have to go with the wrangler rubicon. Dana 44's, factory lockers swar bar disconect, convertable, and manual trans available. Not so hot on the minivan motors though...
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I would have to go with the wrangler rubicon. Dana 44's, factory lockers swar bar disconect, convertable, and manual trans available. Not so hot on the minivan motors though...
The gas mileage of a Wrangler is a huge letdown over a Tracker/Sidekick. I REALLY miss 23 mpg. I do like having a 3500 pound tow rating though. I have a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited.
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If there was no such critter as the track/kicks, their is only one option, a Toyota minitruck extended cab dovetailed nose with linked spider-trax axles.
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If the question is "what would you drive if you could have anything you want?" I would say new Jimny, or a frame-off freshened sami with Toyota axles, gears, coils, ARB's, and a suzuki V-6 on 35's.
If the question is "What would you drive in the real world?" I would say a 90's Toyota pickup, extented cab(for kids), flatbed, small lift, on 33's. This truck would suit most of my needs affordably.
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That would be a sad situation for sure, but if that were the case, I would go back to a Toyota or Jeep 4x4 pickup.
my sonoutlaw just picked up a 65 Jeep pickup. I hope he doesn't plan on IT being a dd :laugh:
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Oh, I thought the question was what would I drive in the real world. Yeah, I'd like a Ford Raptor and an Icon! and all the fuel I can burn for free! Hell, why stop there, I'd also want a Turbo Hyabusa for squeezing out whatever adrenalin I have left. I always have my old Ford PU. Fix or repair daily, blah blah blah, heard em all. 145000 and counting, runs great. Maybe a F250 7.2D. If I can't finesse it I can push it outa the way
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I'd drive a Samurai ....Never liked side kicks anyway....Boxcar...
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Duh, A Samurai! 8)
I like Sidekicks though. ;)