Terracan to the High Country II

As promised I took the new Jerry Can up to Mansfield on the weekend. Took Cicuit Rd to Craig's Hut. Very easy drive until the last track up to Craig's. It was a bit wet and muddy. The JC did it easy. Just scraped the belly a couple of times going over those humps/washouts on the track but no problem. Coming back down I engaged low range and stuck the auto in first; this enacts the downhill descent control. Take your feet off everything and it creeps down at 8 km/h, worked brilliantly. So much for autos lacking engine braking.

If height proves to be a problem in the future TJM have a 2 inch lift kit which I may look at, but not just yet.

Cruises beautifully on the Hwy and has plenty of grunt for overtaking, keep in mind I have just stepped out of a Supercharged S Commodore. Front suspension is a little soft at first but once you are used to it, no dramas. It comfortably corners faster than the yellow recommended corner speed signs.

My aim was a 4wd that would handle moderate off road work and get me to places I want to go; it does it brilliantly. At the money there is nothing that even comes close; a comparable Prado or Pajero will set you back another 20 large and according to the test in 4wd Monthly they are all within reach of each other. Oh and did I mention the 5 year warranty?

Do I sound happy? You better believe it.

Jim.