mahmood Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 hi i am looking to get a 4x4 to use for shooting, i am thinking of a vitara or DAIHATSU spotrak, not to sure, wht do u guys use, any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remytherussell Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I have a J reg Range Rover..goes absolutely anywhere and good comfort on road. Plenty about in £1500 - £3000 range. Not good if you do high milage, which I dont. (Have another car for that) Just my opinion. RTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy trucker Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 i have a land rover 90 (1988) with a 200tdi engine coversion, disco steel wheels,colway 265- 70 -16 mud terain tyres, remote roof mounted light force 170 lamp. never been stuck in it this is made for the job wether i'm lamping or just carting decoying equpment about. i use it every day work & play you wont get a better offroader than a landy :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I had until recently a 2.5 v6 Grand Vitara and it was awesome off road. My younger brother has the 2.0l diesel version I go shooting with a guy who has a old style GV 1.6 petrol with 287,000 miles yes287000miles on the clock and it runs as sweet as a nut. Puurrrrrs like a kitten. I have field driven and rigorously so, all of the common 4 x 4,s at off road days and the Vitara ( Old and new range) have real off road capability with selectable 2 or 4 wheel drive. It would put many of its competitors costing 3 or 4 times more to shame. I regularly use my Uncles 2.8 TD Diahatsu Fieldman and that too is absolutely bombproof. How much you looking to spend as my friend has a really good Sporttrack in his garage at the moment and I know he will do a deal. It is a real cracker. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 mahmood There have been several similar questions on this subject in recent months. Can I suggest that you do a search. One common factor though; landys are ****, despite what some members may think! Off to scotty now for a few days, ta ta. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 The only one to get ? Obvious answer IS= Shogun 3.2 DI-D How many times have Mitsubishi won the Paris -Dakkar rally ? The auto gearbox on the Shogun is awsome Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahmood Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 looking to spend a £1000, i have seen a few good sportrak for about a 1000, how much does ur mate want for his one does he have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozo Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 we had an old pajero its was literally a tank and could go anywer, but not sure about the di-d version my cousin is a car dealer and he told us that they are a bundle of scrap- bad build quality, and some probelm with the engine(cant rember what though) but these probelms only in di-d version, also a friend has one and hes says its lovely to drive but hes not happy with jeep in general, because he thinks theres a lack of power in the disel versions compared to older shoguns. Ozo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_GINNER Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 you wont get a better offroader than a landy :thumbs: With you all the way there Tommy Ive had two series 3 109" landies, loved both of them to bits, never let me down, and were a doddle to maintain. Thought nothing of driving the 300 miles to cornwall in them a few times to go camping. Dont care what anyone says, they really are the best off road vehicle ever built. Both of mine were petrol guzzlers too If i get another one it will be diesel conversion i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Shuter Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 No need for a 4x4 when pigeon shooting only for serious greenlaning or off road work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Only one option available to you geezer. LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 TDI All those who will slate it drive what us LR owners call "hairdressers cars" We suspect their wifes force them to buy something that they can drive occasionally and is available in pretty colours. They also like to think they have off road capabilities, but they don't. Most will spend their time on tarmac (90%) and drive into a little puddle of mud and really, really believe they are awesome off road. LB :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Land rover defender. £18K plus. Its a bit expensive to carry bails of hay and drive through pig sh$t :thumbs: They don't give much away do they Land Rover. everthing is an optional extra. It even comes standard with VINYL seats. My the are a generous lot. I drive one of the "hairdresser" cars 3.2DI-D, and no it doesn't see any off road work. For being awesome off road ? Paris Dakar. How many times have landrover won it? or even finished it ? How cares Jonno :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 got to be a toyota hilux ,even top gear had a job to try to destroy it and failed :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Oh dear, the hairdressers are swinging their handbags :thumbs: Jonno, 3.2DI-D, the P/Daker winner only shares the name. Yours wouldn't do 10 K, sorry to dissapoint you darling. So off you all go to the mall and do some shopping. LB ROFLMAO Hilux is good but can not do a 3 point turn :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 lurcherboy, depends who is driving it. :thumbs: Everybody should buy a Land Rover, they are the best off roader ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 hilux can do 3 point turn just as long as the fields big enough [around 4 acres will surfice ] :*) :*) :*) :thumbs: :*) :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 looking to spend a £1000, i have seen a few good sportrak for about a 1000, how much does ur mate want for his one does he have any pics? Oh Um Its a bit more than that I am afraid. If your spending a G do a internet search under Yahoo for second hand motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 No need for a 4x4 when pigeon shooting only for serious greenlaning or off road work. Quite true... I now use a two door mark 3 Fiesta zetec sport or My wifes Focus C-Max and they get me and the dogs where I need to go.. I have never found that a cumbersome oil burning tank of a 4 x 4 has improved my bags. or brought more pigeons to the decoys but it seems to be the "got to have it"accessory for shooting people. As for the Landy debate... well you either love em or you hate em... Personally I think that when you are essentially buying a Tractor with a cab and boot they are much too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Everybody should buy a Land Rover, they are the best off roader ever made. Puzzled? The shogun at its best "Annihiating their peers with four FIA Cross Country World Champioships. and establishing itself as the most successful vehicle in history of the toughest motorsport event of them all with eight outright wins in the notorious Dakar rally" Yeh probably right mate the landrover is the best off roader ever made :thumbs: :( :( Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 The shogun at its best"Annihiating their peers with four FIA Cross Country World Champioships. and establishing itself as the most successful vehicle in history of the toughest motorsport event of them all with eight outright wins in the notorious Dakar rally" Yeh Yeh Yeh.... yawn... Where was it then during the second world war mate...In the Africa campagne in the Sudan, In Egypt, Burma, Borneo, France, Italy & Eastern Europe, Korea, The Falklands and The Gulf.? :thumbs: Shogun my ***. recycled coke tins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 No need for a 4x4 when pigeon shooting only for serious greenlaning or off road work. I can't agree with such a general statement. A lot depends on where you shoot, the weather conditions and your own health. Also having to clean out the family car after every outing would be a bind. I shoot flat grounds where the land remains moist for 9 months of the year and also quite hilly wooded areas with quite steep, muddy, rutted tracks. My Subaru Legacy did not even like these conditions, ground clearance especially being a problem. Of course I could leave the family saloon car in the concreted farmyard and walk the mile or so across the fields to my chosen shooting position, with all my gear on my back, but realistically, I am not fit enough to do that (I doubt many here are). If your shooting is a drive along a metalled road, park in a layby, hop over the hedge and set up, you are very lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Oh dear, the hairdressers are swinging their handbags :thumbs: So off you all go to the mall and do some shopping. Nice one Lurcherboy :( :( Mall ? Is that down town ? Off to get some vinyl seats then the shogun will be a proper off roader Jonno (now wears my matching handbag) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 If your shooting is a drive along a metalled road, park in a layby, hop over the hedge and set up, you are very lucky. Thats Me.... If there is a burger bar nearby so much the better... :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Everybody should buy a Land Rover, they are the best off roader ever made. jonno 357, my comment was made very "tongue in cheek". There have been a million words typed on this Forum in many threads, debating the merits of off road vehicles. Landrover owners go on and on and on and on, its quite exhausting. If you believe them, the first vehicle on the Moon was a Landrover, eventually Landrover will find a cure for all known diseases, World peace will only be achieved by Landrover, etc . etc. etc. So, I was trying to short circuit the process, by surrendering straight away. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 No probs Cran I just like winding people up just like anyone else, don't mind anyone critisicing me or anyone p$ss taking out of myself. It all good fun I can handle it (he says quitley sobbing) :thumbs: Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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