Thread: Best 4x4 for under $15k ?

My automatic 80series vx sits at 2200rpm at 100km/h currently getting 7km/l, around 500km for a 80l tank. Guess it's what you get for full time four wheel drive running mud tyres that just fit in the factory wheel arches without flares.

Non turboed vc so she sure is a slug

I just love how on American forums they refer to jeeps as "heeps"

Originally Posted by 223nut

My automatic 80series vx sits at 2200rpm at 100km/h currently getting 7km/l, around 500km for a 80l tank. Guess it's what you get for full time four wheel drive running mud tyres that just fit in the factory wheel arches without flares.

In my turbo ed one I could get the 100l tank down to around 420km if I tryed hard on a trip....off road god knows maybe only a 100 if really technical.

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Originally Posted by Pointer

I just love how on American forums they refer to jeeps as "heeps"

Are the newer jeeps really that bad, I mean the ones designed for 4x4 but not the wranglers say the Cherokee Laredo or limited from say 2008 onwards.

Series 1 or 2 Landrover Discovery.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

That would only work if mostly open road Km ....older autos suck for economy.
That's why they used to call manuals 10 percenters. 10 percent better economy and resale

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The Safari was pretty economical. Probably about 2/3 the fuel consumption of the manual Bighorn. I know people with heavy feet that get substantially better economy from their auto Bighorns than I do from my manual. A lot depends on how heavy the drivers right foot is.

Hey Team,

small hijack, but I am in a similar dilemma.

I was down in Te Puke Area over the weekend and have come to the conclusion that my 2016 Kia Sportage is not the ideal transport to out of the way hunting locations, especially on the back forestry roads and paddocks.

on a reasonably small budget at the moment, with the intention of upgrading the bought vehicle to be more offroad in the near future. with this in mind vehicle has to be reasonable on fuel, and reliable, spares cost at a reasonable rate would be a plus as well.

I have been looking at a Suzuki and a Mitsi as per below.

which one would you guys go for, and why? Bearing in mind this would be solely a weekend car, and low to medium 4x4 use.



Suzuki Grand Escudo 2001
Kilometres: 182,000km
Body: Gold, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 6 cylinder, 2736cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
ABS brakes
Air conditioning
Alarm
Alloy wheels
Central locking
Driver airbag
Power steering

i would get rid of those silly rims and tyres and put some decent rims and tyres on this one .
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Mitsubishi Pajero Lwb Exced 2003

Kilometres: 198,678km
Body: Green and Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 3497cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
Import history: NZ New

4WD/4x4
Air Bag(s)
All Electrics
Reverse Camera
GPS in Built
Touchscreen USB player
Factory Speakers
Maintained very well
Tow bar
Front Nudge Bar
Alloys
EFI
Fog Lights
Power Take Off
Transmission Details: Automatic
Interior Details: Full Leather

7 Seats, Seat Trim: Leather, Electric Mirrors (Retractable), Face Lift Model, Rear Wiper, Spare Wheel Cover
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 Petrol 4WD
- side steps
- alloy wheels factory
- very good condition
- touring fog lamps
- airbags

this is my 1st choice at this time, I have looked at this one and it is in mint condition .i am concerned about fuel consumption though.



ANNNNNDDDDD have at it

Just get a better run up in the Kia

I don't recall stamping any visa's

Originally Posted by Pointer

Just get a better run up in the Kia

LOL pin it to win it

I would love a Suki Jimmy, look like a fun little 4wd and cheap to maintain and run.

Originally Posted by Milan501

Hey Team,

small hijack, but I am in a similar dilemma.

I was down in Te Puke Area over the weekend and have come to the conclusion that my 2016 Kia Sportage is not the ideal transport to out of the way hunting locations, especially on the back forestry roads and paddocks.

on a reasonably small budget at the moment, with the intention of upgrading the bought vehicle to be more offroad in the near future. with this in mind vehicle has to be reasonable on fuel, and reliable, spares cost at a reasonable rate would be a plus as well.

I have been looking at a Suzuki and a Mitsi as per below.

which one would you guys go for, and why? Bearing in mind this would be solely a weekend car, and low to medium 4x4 use.


Attachment 72044
Suzuki Grand Escudo 2001
Kilometres: 182,000km
Body: Gold, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 6 cylinder, 2736cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
ABS brakes
Air conditioning
Alarm
Alloy wheels
Central locking
Driver airbag
Power steering

i would get rid of those silly rims and tyres and put some decent rims and tyres on this one .
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Attachment 72046
Mitsubishi Pajero Lwb Exced 2003

Kilometres: 198,678km
Body: Green and Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 3497cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
Import history: NZ New

4WD/4x4
Air Bag(s)
All Electrics
Reverse Camera
GPS in Built
Touchscreen USB player
Factory Speakers
Maintained very well
Tow bar
Front Nudge Bar
Alloys
EFI
Fog Lights
Power Take Off
Transmission Details: Automatic
Interior Details: Full Leather

7 Seats, Seat Trim: Leather, Electric Mirrors (Retractable), Face Lift Model, Rear Wiper, Spare Wheel Cover
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 Petrol 4WD
- side steps
- alloy wheels factory
- very good condition
- touring fog lamps
- airbags

this is my 1st choice at this time, I have looked at this one and it is in mint condition .i am concerned about fuel consumption though.



ANNNNNDDDDD have at it

Don't know why dickheads put those dorky wheels and tryes on a 4wd

Originally Posted by Milan501

Hey Team,

small hijack, but I am in a similar dilemma.

I was down in Te Puke Area over the weekend and have come to the conclusion that my 2016 Kia Sportage is not the ideal transport to out of the way hunting locations, especially on the back forestry roads and paddocks.

on a reasonably small budget at the moment, with the intention of upgrading the bought vehicle to be more offroad in the near future. with this in mind vehicle has to be reasonable on fuel, and reliable, spares cost at a reasonable rate would be a plus as well.

I have been looking at a Suzuki and a Mitsi as per below.

which one would you guys go for, and why? Bearing in mind this would be solely a weekend car, and low to medium 4x4 use.


Attachment 72044
Suzuki Grand Escudo 2001
Kilometres: 182,000km
Body: Gold, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 6 cylinder, 2736cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
ABS brakes
Air conditioning
Alarm
Alloy wheels
Central locking
Driver airbag
Power steering

i would get rid of those silly rims and tyres and put some decent rims and tyres on this one .
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attachment 72046
Mitsubishi Pajero Lwb Exced 2003

Kilometres: 198,678km
Body: Green and Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 3497cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
Import history: NZ New

4WD/4x4
Air Bag(s)
All Electrics
Reverse Camera
GPS in Built
Touchscreen USB player
Factory Speakers
Maintained very well
Tow bar
Front Nudge Bar
Alloys
EFI
Fog Lights
Power Take Off
Transmission Details: Automatic
Interior Details: Full Leather

7 Seats, Seat Trim: Leather, Electric Mirrors (Retractable), Face Lift Model, Rear Wiper, Spare Wheel Cover
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 Petrol 4WD
- side steps
- alloy wheels factory
- very good condition
- touring fog lamps
- airbags

this is my 1st choice at this time, I have looked at this one and it is in mint condition .i am concerned about fuel consumption though.



ANNNNNDDDDD have at it

My Grand Vitara will be up for sale shortly,
252km manual,wof'd and reg. 2.5 V6 petrol. Let me know if your keen?

So i pulled the proverbial trigger and bought the Pajero it's a mint waggon, and I managed to get it REALLY cheap. Going to pick her up today and I can't wait to get her into the bush.

been watching all sorts of videos on 4x4'ing as I am totally new to this, seems I am going to need a bit of kit for when I get stuck

You know what pajero is in spanish right?

Well done. Now to go get it stuck. The trick is to go get it stuck with people who are capable of recovering you..