4WD for surfing and beach fishing

Pajero, will probably give you the best value for money, good all rounder.

Back in tbe 60's to 80's we went everywhere in a 2wd car. Evereywhere include every surfable spot between Noosa and Bells. The only places that we did not get to were Fraser and north from Noosa. Why do you need a 4wd? If I was to take it up again I still wouldn't get a 4wd. And back in those days there weren't roads to most of the beaches we went to. Some of which were virgin beaches where we pushed through the scrub to get to.

Phil

Most softroaders or proper low range box 4wd's are fine for driving on the beach. Steer clear of anything that has large rims with low profile tyres. A decent amount of rubber is better on sand because you have to lower your tyre pressure or you can get bogged in soft stuff in just about any car. If a softroader, then pick something that can lock the centre diff so that there is drive to both front and rear wheels all the time. X-Trails have this feature but only below 40kph. I'm not sure of other brands. The on demand 4wd's can be a little slow kicking in on some models and you can dig a hole before the drive train becomes fully 4wd.

On car sales their is a lovely 2.7 l Prado with 85000ks for $13000. You could not go past this for value and its in WA.
Cheers pete

Thanks to all for the advice.

I did the same in my earlier days of surfing Phil with a 2wd but with the increase in off road traffic from 4wds, I'm very hesitant to rely on a 2wd. I dread the thought of being the city slicker that has to be pulled out by the local boat tractor driver and then going for a beer at the local.

The WA Carsales Prado looks good Pete but I think I'll look for an Auto, sorry forgot to mention that. I'm in no hurry.