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    The big trip. Choosing an appropriate, reliable 4x4 and tow.

    we recently sold our terror an diesel after 140 ks of great service. well priced, well equipped and suprising in the end the depreciation was about the same as a cruiser, but at half the entry level. U have probably noticed by now I have a bit of a soft spot for orphan vehicles :) have...
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    The big trip. Choosing an appropriate, reliable 4x4 and tow.

    I had one of these technology marvels when they were first released..................the only 4wd vehicle at that time available in Aust at that time that had perm 4wd, coils all round, central diff lock etc . The Rangie was about the next best, with all others still being leaf sprung monsters...
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    The big trip. Choosing an appropriate, reliable 4x4 and tow.

    Most of the more modern stuff goes to 15 k for oil and filter in diesel. Unlike my old MQ and HJ45 where the oil would be black within 30 milliseconds of start up. The argument of diesel reliability I reckon doesnt apply so much these days. So much electronics and rubbish under the bonnet of...
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    The big trip. Choosing an appropriate, reliable 4x4 and tow.

    having spent a bit of time out bush proper in areas with no tracks or roads, the vehicles the exploration cos use are invariably Tojos or the occasional nissan, almost always diesel. Did a solo vehicle crossing of the French line in the simpson in the days b4 it was like Pitt St :). And a...
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