kermitpwee Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi folks, need your help. I need a jeep for doing a bit of shooting. I was thinking of putting a set of all terrain tyres on vitara. I wont be going anywhere very rough but dont want to get stuck with a car when i pull in on the ditch or down a grass road etc. Im looking at Suzuki Vitara's from 1991 to 01. Which is better the 1.6 petrol or the diesel? How are they for reliability? Any known problems? If i put good all terrain tyres on it will it get me out of spots a car wouldn't? Im thinking the lwb would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 We had an old one until a few years ago. Never got it stuck, just had mud and snow tires, nothing major there. Nice and light. We had a SWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 SWB are very small. I have a LWB, plenty of room, W reg. Fine for messing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 yep swb are tight on space but i manage 2xspringers, pigeon gear and guns with 2xadults at a tight squeeze....just no room for any pigeons......which is good news as i dont hit many :blink: B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I just sold an old (1993) LWB, and it was brilliant. The 16v petrol is very quiet, and very easy to get around in. It did mid twenties off road, and around the low thirties on road, but it was not a well car, and a good one would probably have better economy. Cooter :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I had the 1.6i hardtop...Never got stuck.Roof comes off easy....I picked it up for £500 with a years MOT on it...Cheap to run and insure...Take the back seats out,Very easy job..This opens the back up a little more.... :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi folks, need your help. I need a jeep for doing a bit of shooting. I was thinking of putting a set of all terrain tyres on vitara. I wont be going anywhere very rough but dont want to get stuck with a car when i pull in on the ditch or down a grass road etc. Im looking at Suzuki Vitara's from 1991 to 01. Which is better the 1.6 petrol or the diesel? How are they for reliability? Any known problems? If i put good all terrain tyres on it will it get me out of spots a car wouldn't? Im thinking the lwb would be better. With a set of decent AT's fitted, it will be more than capable for what you want to use it for mate :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermitpwee Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Great stuff folks. Thanks for all the replies. Any opinions on whether to go petrol or diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I havent seen an older model in Diesel to be honest, mine is 1.6 Petrol just gone through the MOT again with just a bit of repair which cost £65, cant complain good little motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 minrd s 2.5 v6. Itd fine for me as its solely a shooting van. But i can feel me having my pants taken down and made to grease up when i take it in the garage quite shortly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermitpwee Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Thanks for all the help folks. I bought a 94 lwb vitara with a dodgy starter motor(I was told this before i bought it) i'm delighted with it so far. It was bought on the cheap, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Kermitpeewee, I currently have a 2litre petrol LWB Vitara - this is my second LWB. I have also had 3 SWB Suzukis over the years. I have also owned landies, a Kia Sportage,Diatsu Sportstrack and an Izuzu Trooper. Fitted with all terrain tyres the vitara (or an SJ410/3) will go anywhere any other 4 x 4 will go. Being lighter and smaller they can go where bigger 4 x 4 's can't. Though parts are expensive I would opt for a Suzuki any day. Hope this assists, Bull :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermitpwee Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thanks. The vitara i bought is going well. I have put brushes in the starter motor and done 2000k since i bought it. Im very happy with it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 ive got a 97 p reg diesel vitara lwb and all the kit on the bodywork,full electric pack,aircon brill on fuel but ive been fancing a freelander and my mate says he has a r reg diesel i can have cheap so im debaiting at the min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I once had a 2.5 V6 Vit It was a wonderful vehicle, the low range was especially good. There was nowhere it wouldnt go ( apart from under 8ft of water or more) If it hadnt been so thirsty i would probabaly still have it now. The Vitara is a tough and thoroughly reliable car in all models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 ive got a 97 p reg diesel vitara lwb and all the kit on the bodywork,full electric pack,aircon brill on fuel but ive been fancing a freelander and my mate says he has a r reg diesel i can have cheap so im debaiting at the min Dont be foolish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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