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    The 'Bush Ranger' Anyone got one??

    Hey All,

    Just wondering if anyone owns a Bush Ranger? What do you think of it?
    If so, how practical are they when NOT Off Road?? (other than not being very secure)

    Still gonna get my Defender 90 in Feb (maybe March now.....good festive season, if you know what i mean. :wink: ....Damn all that drinking! :roll: )

    Might just get a 2nd hand one of these later this year? thinking about it anyways (we'll see if some extra $$ comes in later on)

    For those of you who dont know what it is....Here's a link to some pics and info etc :

    http://www.bushy.lookscool.com/

    It is basically a 'custom made' Off road BEAST that is made from a 'donated' Range Rover....I think it's a great/ unqiue looking 4wd! That WILL go anywhere!! (so they say)

    Thanking all for the feedback in advance!! :wink:

    Knight
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    I've read a few articles on them and wouldn't mind one my self so will be watching this post eagerly 8) There's a Overlander mag in the newsagents at the moment I bought last week called Custom 4WD's which has an article on a bushranger style of vehicle in it.

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    8) that's one heck of a toy. i've seen the dakars on pommy websites, but it looks like the okker boys have austra-cised it, don't drive valiant station wagons in the bush!
    8) harry
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    KEV0044,

    Thanks, the 'Suzi' appreciates it!! (she's been left out recently!) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]


    But, then again, i may have the D90 by then....we'll see..... :wink:

    I just want a bit of fuel economy info? (I would assume it guzzles!)
    How secure is it...(you know what it's like in Sydney, if it's not tied down....it's GOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!! )

    Do you still need to donate a RR chasis? or can they supply it?
    Do you know of the approx price on them currently?

    (thinking I may wait to get one made later on this year)

    Not sure yet, but i know it would be the ultimate Off Road Beast!
    (actually, that depends on how much my D90 can do when i get it?!?!)

    Thanks for the help on this one!!

    and YES, YES, YES (so long as the particular weekend chosen is free - got a wedding, engaement party, and some 'mile-stone' birthdays to attend soon) COUNT ME IN!!!!

    Thanks again

    Knight

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    Worst thing is, these vehicles are as cheap as chips in the UK.

    You can often buy these "Dakar" cars for less than AUD5,000 with good motors.

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    Hmm they even do a ute version :!:


    The Bushie Ute.
    http://bushy555.50megs.com/bushy-ute.html

    Drool, drool, drool...
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    I coincide with a blue one occasionally on the way home from work.

    Its for sale.

    I'll write down the phone no and post it next time I see it.
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    Bushranger.

    Hi Knight,
    I have been in one a couple of times. This one is used for stuff like the Warn winch challenge and is heavily modded. Opinion? Mod the D90, accept that you will have panel damage if you take challenging tracks and you will have a vehicle that's just as capable and far more practical.
    The Bushranger is a bit rudimentary and a pain to get into and out of and only has a trayback for cargo. Just not suitable for the city. It's advantages are that it has better approach-departure angles and side clearence due to the body styling. That's about it.
    Hope this hasn't been too depressing!
    Damo.

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