considering a sierra - other options??
Submitted: Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 20:38
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Jarrod73
G'day all,
Im considering a Suzuki sierra as a smaller second fourby, to just jump in for short week-enders by myself, when I do a bit of shooting up the bush.
will be driving up the h'way 2 or 3 hours, then swagging it, minimal camping gear, using potentially a sierra for a bit of spotlighting, ( knocking off a few feral bunnies, )
There doesnt seem to be too many on the market, (looking at drive.com, here of course, and googleing.)
so what other options are there, or, where else should i look, ??
thinking something that has a few mods?.. any year / engine size better than others??
a better more suited, just as easily moddable make ??
what else do i need to consider??
BTW first truck is a 100 series, that SWMBO will need while i go out one up.
Not thinking huge mods, just usual
suspension, tyres, maybe a winch....
Thoughts, experiences?? questions I should ask myself??
thanks guys and merry xmas etc,,..
regards,
Jarrod.
Reply By: OzTroopy - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 10:05
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 10:05
My order of preference in your small and fuel efficient criteria:
Suzuki Sierra / Daihatsu Feroza ... Feroza is more town orientated but stronger driveline than sierra and also has a has lift off top. The last of the sierras were a bit wider than previous models I think ... in wheel track. Feroza had two width models also.
Earlier small economic vehicles:
Suzuki Sierra / Daihatsu Rocky (diesel)
SWB Rockys are like rocking horse droppings but a few of the streched ones come up occaisionally. SWB Rocky is bigger than Sierra and has a 2.8 oiler ... a totally different category of vehicle. If nissan is happy with 2.8 in patrols you get the idea of Daihatsu power to weight ratios.
In the real old bracket:
Sierras / Daihatsu 2.5l / Subaru
Brumby ... and like all
well designed / desired / useful vehicles ... as scarce as - or surprisingly overpriced for their age.
And before it all starts .... Daihatsu is not Toyota. Toyota acquired majority shareholding in Daihatsu Auto in late 90's - about the same time Daihatsu stopped making anything that could compete with smaller Toyota models.
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Follow Up By: OzTroopy - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 10:06
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 10:06
BTW .... early Sierra were also badged as Holden Drovers.
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