What 4WD Vehicle should I buy?
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February 16, 2008 |
Looking to buy a 4WD vehicle - not sure what you want.
Questions to ask yourself.
1. What do you want to use your vehicle for? Urban driving, occasional unsealed roads, light off-road driving, sightseeing in 4WD only accessible areas, high clearance off-road driving, competition?
SUV- constant All Wheel Drive e.g. Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forrester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Honda CRV - occasonal unsealed roads, light off-road driving , towing capacity varies depending on make and model.
Small 4WD with Low Range 4WD e.g. Suzuki Jimny or Suzuki Grand Vitara - unsealed roads, medium off-road driving where low range required, can tow light camper trailer. Deisel model now available in Grand Vitara
Medium 4WD e.g. Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero - will go most places the big gals go
Large 4WD e.g. Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Jeep Grand Cherokee -
2. Will I need to tow a camper trailer, trailer, campervan or caravan?
Check Tow Ball rating and Maximum Towing capacity of vehicle - don't forget water, food and personal gear all adds to the weight of the trailer.
3. Will I be travelling long distances in remote areas? Deisel gives longer range and can be more readily available that unleaded in remote areas of Australia
4. Do you want to join a 4WD club? Check out local clubs and see what types of trips they organize and what vehicles club member's drive.
Study a number of 4WD Magazines before you go looking for your vehicle and compile a list of must haves.
Happy 4WDing. |
posted by Akaelah @ 10:39 AM   |
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