Why do we waste money on 4wds? Rebuilding Old Landrover's?

**4x4 MORE** · 5th November 2013, 11:05 AM

Hey mate..my brother in law and my older sister had a go at me on the weekend about why I wasted 500 bucks on a rusty Suzuki LJ81 ute

I tried to say that it was unique and different, they said" why bother spending money on doing it up, cutting rust out ect"

They said " there are not any on the roads and none at car shows" and that they won't increase in value"

and that they are not a classic"

I did not know what to say But I do know for a fact that rebuilt FJ40's and series 1 Landrovers are worth a bit

But are LJ's?

So I am just wondering

WHAT MAKES
Landrovers/4wds special to you guys?

have you been picked on for fixing up a rusty beat up old Landy?

Thanks from Ind

**Grumbles** · 5th November 2013, 11:30 AM

Tell your family they are wrong.

A mate of mine has an early LJ81 Zook which I think is about a late 70s model - at least I think it is an LJ81 designation. It has the 800cc engine and the factory tub tray. There's absolutely no rust in his Zook and it is still completely factory original including the seats, interior and paint. It has undergone an engine rebuild along with a few other bits and pieces which wore worn and today it runs like a Swiss watch.

As for value he has knocked back a few unsolicited offers in the $5G to $7G area from strangers wanting to buy it from him when they have seen it in their travels. He will never sell it though.

**rijidij** · 5th November 2013, 11:52 AM

If they have to ask why you like Land Rovers and Zooks, they will never understand, no matter how well you explain it.

One reason (among many) why I love Land Rovers is because I'm not a sheep

Cheers, Murray

**4x4 MORE** · 5th November 2013, 12:04 PM

Thanks guys..so many people think I am mad because I like old zooks and Landrover's haha

I think it's character..

**Disco Muppet** · 5th November 2013, 12:22 PM

Frequently have this argument with the 'rents and SWMBO.

Because it's fun
Because you learn heaps
Because you get to meet interesting people, make new friends
Because what good is having money if you get no enjoyment out of life?
Because it's better than sitting in a pub all day

So there

**flagg** · 5th November 2013, 12:35 PM

My response is always the same: can't spend all your money on hookers and blow :-p

Seriously though, once you and your loved ones are housed and fed what other past time is going to open up so much of Australia, teach you so much and allow you go meet so many people? I'm not going add up what I've spent on my 110 but it is very well spent!(imo)

**VladTepes** · 5th November 2013, 12:45 PM

It's a false premise - it's not a WASTE of money....

**DeeJay** · 5th November 2013, 12:53 PM

I just sold a boat that I only managed to clock up 44 hours in 3 years. Took nearly another year to get $16,500 for it and it cost the other side of $25,000 new.
Now that's a waste of money

Just imagine what extra's the Landie could have with the shortfall

Anyway who wants to go boating when you can go 4x4ing...

redrovertdi · 5th November 2013, 12:59 PM

You can have better friends than family-One life Live it.....

**bee utey** · 5th November 2013, 01:03 PM

99% of the population can't work out why the 1% don't want to be dull and conformist, just like them. That's their problem, not mine. I learn new hand skills because it's a challenge, not because it's easy. And upstaging a typical Toypoojero owner in an old Landy/Zook etc makes it all worth while.

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