bobby dazzler Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 went to have a look at suzuki vitara today on a 93 plate its the estate one has any one got one of these and what do they think of them got to lrt her no by sat weather i want it or not just hopeing u chaps out there could give me your views on them thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I have a P - reg 2ltr TDI with 118ish K on the clock and so far has needed little in the way of spares.It was towing the caravan to Cornwall a couple of yrs ago on the hottest day for xxx years and didn`t faulter.`snot bad offroad too and does 35 miles to the gallon. I like it and would have another but the GV is a bit girly looks wise. Jimny should have a oil burner in it`s range too IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/...html?1142373037 bit of info on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Including the wifes current softy Ive had three a 1.6 16v a 2.5 V6 and a 1.6 8v all petrol. Im sure we will get the usual "you cant beat a discovery, landy, trooper, et al et al ****" but I couldnt fault any of them. Id pit my old V6 against any of them off road and often did at the Suzuki Trials in Cirencester Park. Even the wifes current 1.6 soft top is brilliant off road in low range and in the recent snow weve had its got us out of the smelly several times ( we live in the middle of nowhere surrounded by B roads which are all at least 1 in 6 ) The japanese ceratainly know a thing or two about aluminium engines. Just check that the timing belt has been replaced ( although this is not a big job) Check the back of the engine for Oil leaks from the rocker gasket ( bit prone to this ) and also the Inside of the oil filler cap for white scummy deposits which could indicate a blown head gasket or what is usually the case with cars of this age blocked up breather system which just needs a damn good flush through. If its in reasonable nick, and a sensible price buy it. However there are plenty about if you cant strike a decent deal. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby dazzler Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 thanks chaps dont no what i would with out u all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) I was going in to work this morning (snow every whare) and I saw a police van with its blues going up ahead. I pulled up to the van and went round. On the other side I saw a bus at the bottom of a very steep dip the police man stoped me and said you might as well turn round no one has been able to get up the hill. Being the arogant sod I am I said watch this and proceded to drive straight up the snow coverd slope that had beeten all who had come before. I have proper mud and snow tyres but to be honest it was not even strugeling. Edited to add I was in my K plate Vitara. with a genuine 66K on the clock, I had its MOT last week and the mechanic recons it is the most solid example he has seen around that age. So I was quite pleased at that. Dave Edited March 14, 2006 by Devilishdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby dazzler Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 sorry missed a do in that last post :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanber1088 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hi, i had the short wheel base a few years ago, it would go anywhere also very cheap to insure and run,only thing wrong was to small to get all your gear in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I have heard that dead-eye-**** pulled a Landrover and a Cherokee Jeep out of the mud on out Shoot with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 i've had a 1992 1.6 jlx for a while now and it's pretty good , it's not as good off road as my old sj410 but it's a lot nicer on the tarmac , it's a soft top so it's ok for shooting from the top and it's pretty decent on fuel as long as i don't hammer it , the one bad thing about it is the room in the back is practicaly zero but you can't have everything i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I have 1 word for you Marmite! Yup Marmite!!!!! They are like Marmite You either Love em or you hate em I hate em after trying one out for a fortnight and the thing broke down more times than it was on the road Others have no trouble but i drew the line. I am not the only one who had trouble with em either Friends had em and loathed em and my old mans boss's son had one and hated it also LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BountyHunter Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) Second best 4x4 on (or off) the road, bettered only by "old faithful" - the Suzuki Samurai. BH Edited March 15, 2006 by BountyHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Anyone rate the Jimney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 wife has a jimney, when it needs thrashing i take it out into the fields. dont know owt about the jimney though :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 wife has a jimney, when it needs thrashing i take it out into the fields. dont know owt about the jimney though Thought it was your lass that would need thrashing ?? :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :*) :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 My son has his ex vehicle for sale. Snorkel, body lift, suspension lift, mega tyres. LPG converted, new soft top, loads of other goodies. If your interested please PM me and I will arrange for Martin to get in touch. This car is the dogs danglies. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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