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Bought an old Vitara for peanuts from a mate


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Ouch! with a 1.6? My jeep is £60 to fill (just did it last night) and I am getting ~240 to the tank in a 3.7L. That sucks, but not as bad as 180!

 

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rick

Yes it was the 1.6 petrol (G16A engine) Lifted 2 inch and had mud tyres on. It was the jx 4u model.

 

Loved it but my 200 tdi Landy 90 is cheaper to run fuel wise!

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"Bought an old Vitara for peanuts............"

On reflection.... That seems like a fair swap lol :good:

? Do You think it is a bad car? Or?

No, not a bad car at all,

I'm sorry it was a witty (I thought) tongue in cheek retort,

Obviously my perceived humour was lost or only appeared to me..

 

The Vitara is a very capable and popular little 4x4 without needing a lot of modifications.

I found mine surprisingly thirsty for a little car

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? Do You think it is a bad car? Or?

They are great! Very reliable and superb off road!

 

Great for shooting too as you can fold the back seats down and get quite a bit of room. Good for lamping too as they are quiet and don't vibrate like a diesel when resting on the window frame.

 

Easy to fix too I miss mine very much! Luckily my dad has it now so I still get to see it lol

 

Sure it will make you verry happy, they may be thirsty but they are worth it!

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I will check that! Thx for tip! Air con fixed. All oils have been changed. Got the 5 matching alloy set on her now. Going to the bodyshop next week I think to sort out some rust issues on back wheel arches. I will paint the sides after. Now, still undecided on tyres. Thinking of buying some all terrain ones. (50/50%). 195 size. However car got a 2" lift (spacer), so might get away with something bigger? It will be used as my fishing/shooting vehicle. No serious off roading.

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I will check that! Thx for tip! Air con fixed. All oils have been changed. Got the 5 matching alloy set on her now. Going to the bodyshop next week I think to sort out some rust issues on back wheel arches. I will paint the sides after. Now, still undecided on tyres. Thinking of buying some all terrain ones. (50/50%). 195 size. However car got a 2" lift (spacer), so might get away with something bigger? It will be used as my fishing/shooting vehicle. No serious off roading.

Sounds good! I fitted matrix pumas on mine and they where great tyres.

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