[brettmeg]

Hey guys havent been around for long on here but I need some advice. My old toy car is up for sale (Datsun 1200 ute) and I want to get back into the bush!!!! As a young bloke I used to get amongst it all the time. Im ready to go back to a little 4x4.

Question what is a reasonable price to pay and is it best buying stock and building yourself??? Im not the most mechanically minded bloke but can do a bit and I have a good mate who can get lift kits etc.

Any other info for a new bloke who doesnt know that much about what Im getting in to!!!

Thanks
Brett

[TryHard]

hey man few things what type of Suzuki are u looking for ? and what are u wanting to do with it ? my advice is to buy a Leafy Lots of mods for them easy to work on etc also buy stock that way u can Learn how to do things your self Suzuki are very simple also if u buy stock u know it most likely has not been miss treated off road and you can mod it to suit your needs etc price wise im not sure where u are but over here in Perth your looking anywhere between 3- 5 there alot cheaper over your way i think there about 2 - 3 .also my suggestion is not to change it to start with and get used to the car then come here ask whens tell us what u want we should be able to point you in right direction that info helps

[DMAC]

Loiter around this site.
You'll soon get a good feel of what to look for and what goes wrong.

Personally I'd look for something with light mods. 2" lift, good mud tyres and maybe extractors.

Check for the usual mechanical stuff. Oil leaks, slop in drive line, strange gearbox/transfer noises. Select 4wd lock and unlock hubs. Maybe able to talk down price if they are not up to scratch but they are easy (read cheap) to fix.

[sirbob]

brettmeg wrote:

.... I want to get back into the bush!!!! As a young bloke I used to get amongst it all the time.

Dont we all

[brettmeg]

Thanks guys once the dattos gone i think ill look for stock. I would like a serria. Later model I think. Must have 5 speed box though, highway driving with the 4 speed datto is not fun!

Thanks again

[brettmeg]

TryHard wrote:

hey man few things what type of Suzuki are u looking for ? and what are u wanting to do with it ? my advice is to buy a Leafy Lots of mods for them easy to work on etc also buy stock that way u can Learn how to do things your self Suzuki are very simple also if u buy stock u know it most likely has not been miss treated off road and you can mod it to suit your needs etc price wise im not sure where u are but over here in Perth your looking anywhere between 3- 5 there alot cheaper over your way i think there about 2 - 3 .also my suggestion is not to change it to start with and get used to the car then come here ask whens tell us what u want we should be able to point you in right direction that info helps

Hey man, im not looking for anything hardcore, just something that can handle fire trails and get me to places off the beaten track so I can go camping. Defiantly wont be my everyday car, but really need it to be more than happy to get me a couple of hours from home.

Getting quite excited!!!!!

[TryHard]

hmmm well then Suzuki Sierra would suit you well id even go as far to suggest something like a Suzuki Vit if you want some more comfort and power