Hi all.
I am not serious right now but will be in the next 12 months or so to buy a new or used 4x4.
There are not many vehicle's that tick all the boxes of my requirements. My current 4x4 is doing the job
well now but I have long term concerns on durability and performance.
I need a vehicle that is:
1. Strong
2. Reliable
3. Fuel efficient would be great also, but i realise i do carry heavy loads/trailers for work.
4. Must fit 2 adults and 2 children
5. Capable / engineered to carrying large loads
6. Takes the family on 4x4 holidays with a camper
Looks, speed, bling, status, color, excessive comfort etc are not important to me at all. I want a car that will last so i can be done with changing cars regularly and what mods - accessories I install to it will not waisted.
So - just putting it out there on what I am thinking of getting given my needs. I currently have a dual cab with tool boxes on this rear. This works
well for me especially when I can remove the current box set up and place on the new vehicle(With a few mods)
My preference would be a dual cab but not married to it.
The only stock car that does tick all the boxes is the 'NEW' Land Rover Defender 130. It can carry 1.3 ton and with the new driveline should be good...??
Any opinions on this one forgetting about brand loyalty??
The one thing I noticed about the driveline is the full time 4x4 with center locking diff. Can anybody comment on this 4x4 system and any short comings..
My second preference is the NEW 4 door Troopy. My concern with this one is the drop in GVM from the standard troopy by 300kgs. I am not sure if this can be a factory change to increase it to the 3300kg? Might only be a
suspension, brake thing?
I am open to other suggestions but I am not sure if I want to go down the custom build up of say a patrol wagon and modify it to become a dual cab. Something about that makes me want to cry.
Forget about F250's and the like they are old hat / dead technology i think now.
Thanks all.
Marco