Are 4WDs too high-tech for the bush?

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Originally Posted by carjunkieanon

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You're all wrong. Taking any car into the outback is fraught with problems. That's why I WALK.

Yep, WALK. No electronic issues, no dirty fuel issues, no broken springs/struts, no need to carry any spare parts or diagnostic tools. Walking is the only reliable way to go.

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Sssshhh..everyone...don't tell him about blisters :angel:

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Originally Posted by Eevo

i 100% agree.

but if a new 4wd cant do outback between service intervals, its a lemon imho.

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But it's far more than simple service intervals.... I have no doubt the D4 will cope fine outback between service intervals....but I will still do a daily inspection when away.

A stray rock hitting something that matters underneath.

An air clearer full of crap after 1000km's of Bulldust can all make a mess of your trip, but sit well outside normal service to me...

Or worse still than blisters a blown out thong! ... :eek:

Seriously I reckon old style leather walking boots with hob nails are far more reliable than these new style modern lightweight orthopaedic custom breathable multi coloured sissy boots. ... :angel: ;)

Agree at last same as LandRovers:D

I think there's only one way to settle this debate.

All the East Coast AULRO's meet in Sydney and drive through the desert to Perth. All the West coasters do the reverse. We have a MASSIVE BBQ in the middle.

At the end, tally up the damage.

That's a great idea carjunkieanon - gives me an excuse to get away for a week or so :)

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Originally Posted by carjunkieanon

I think there's only one way to settle this debate.

All the East Coast AULRO's meet in Sydney and drive through the desert to Perth. All the West coasters do the reverse. We have a MASSIVE BBQ in the middle.

At the end, tally up the damage.

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It would be good to have 5 County Isuzu and 5 Pumas in each team.

Ooh, that rules me and my 300tdi out :(

I'm in.

If the timings right,, I'll be in it :D
Seeing as I don't have ABS/TC in my Puma, would that class me as old or new school :confused:
But is there a reason you don't want D3's/4's and Rangies there? One of the drivers might need a bit of a rest,, I could fill in for them :D