Thread: Tough Tourer

I'm not looking to sell, but what are you looking for? Definintions of tough tourer will vary though.

Very valid point Slunnie!

My idea of a "Tough Tourer" is something along the lines of the following modifications.

2-3 INCH LIFT
31-33 INCH MUD TERRAINS
-25 OFFSET WHEELS
SNORKEL
FRONT BAR/SLIDERS/REAR BAR
WINCH
UHF RADIO
SPOT LIGHTS/AUXILIARY
CARGO BARRIER
LONG RANGER EXTENDED FUEL TANK
ARB AIR LOCKERS FRONT AND REAR
DIFF GUARDS FRONT AND REAR
BRAIDED BRAKE LINES
HD STEERING DAMPER
HD STEERING RODS
FLEXI FLARES
TEMPERATURE ALARM
LED LIGHTING SYSTEM BACK COMPARTMENT
ROOF RACKS
ROOF TOP TENT
FULL TENT ANNEX
DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM
CARGO AREA DRAWS
FRIDGE/FREEZER



In regards to Manual or Auto i am not too concerned however i am after something post 95 with the facelift and new interior. This list is essentially a direct copy and paste from an Add which i missed a few months ago unfortunately.

Kind Regards, James.

James,

My advice is wait until something you like comes up. Anyone who has set up a tourer like that and not looking to sell will expect top dollar for it (I would), which I'm guessing you don't want to pay.

The list of accessories you've listed will set you back around $16 to $18k new (assuming reasonable quality), possibly more if you get them installed by someone else.

You ideally want to find someone who has put in the hard work / poured in the money, and decided they need / want something else, in which case, their price has to match what a buyer is willing to pay for it.

Unless you're prepared to pay top dollar for it of course, in which case I'm sure you'd get a few offers on here. :-)

Good luck

Bojan

can you buy "31-33 INCH MUD TERRAINS"were you are touring to.maybee better to stick to 16's

He may not be referring to tyres at exactly 31/33 inch. I usually refer to my 245/75R16s as 31 inch tyres in a casual conversation. It's usually just easier for some to understand.

However I could be wrong. If so, I agree, those tyres sizes can at times be difficult to come by. Though this happens less and less often these days.

Chris

Tough and Tourer dont necessarily go together, your list is way over the top for touring purposes. I'd be more worried about buying a well maintained vehicle with a few mods to aid reliability .

Offender90,

I see you point in regards to the listing price of the modifications being high when newly purchased, however as we know when installed and sold in a used condition this original out lay of money is not fully returned.

I am willing to pay what a truck is worth if this seen value is met by myself and the seller. As I am new to looking around the list I have shown below is from an add which went for 10k with a recently rebuilt motor and a significant amount of registration.

I would be happy to go above this price for the right vehicle this was just a rough guide.

Lewy,
I just used inches for simplicity but as suggested I was referring to tyres such as 245/75R16s

Kind regards, James.

Loanrangie,

I'm aware the two classes are very different, however it was just the easiest way to try and convey the idea of a 4x4 which will be comfortable, convienient and reliable for touring as well as capable in the tougher terrain on a local weekend run.

What items do you see to be excessive? All opinions are welcomed

Kind regards!