Thread: Old 4wds vs new 4wds, which is better?

That's what you get with a US reporter!

Originally Posted by trout1105

Agreed.
New trucks are wonderful, Shiny, No dents/scratches or any errant stains on the interior and they look/smell absolutely Amazing But do you really want to take this pristine example of motoring excellence bush amongst all the mud, rocks and scratchy scrub that loves to caress the duco ?
There is always something rather "Special" about driving an older truck that you have maintained/restored and modified that you know exactly what it is capable of and what it isn't and Not being afraid of getting it dirty or the odd scratch or two on it.
Maybe the comfort or the aesthetics on an older vehicle is not up to Par with the newer editions But the satisfaction of being able to traverse a difficult bit of terrain is just the same But without getting your heart broken about an odd dent or scratch that would occur if it happened to a brand new truck

We took our brand new D4 bush 2 weeks after we got it, scratched it and got it muddy on the first day of the trip, I don't see the point of owning a 4WD if you're not going to use it as a 4WD.

Originally Posted by Redback

We took our brand new D4 bush 2 weeks after we got it, scratched it and got it muddy on the first day of the trip, I don't see the point of owning a 4WD if you're not going to use it as a 4WD.

Agree.

We took our then 4 week old Defender on an extended outback trip in 2006 and it looked decidedly second hand by the end of the 6 weeks. Only dirt and a few scratches though.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I couldn't finish reading that diatribe. Factually inaccurate lithographic detritus littered with inappropriate terminology.
It's been a couple of years since I've been to Birdsville but I'm confident the servo hasn't been replaced with a gas station.
No trucks were taken on the jaunt, fourbies, utes, wagons, but no Kenworths or Scanias!
Journalist? I think not, he wouldn't make a journo's fundamental orifice.

Just what are you trying to say, Ian?
Steve

I particularly liked this bit ................................. "This trip is one of the hardest challenges that can be completed by a 4x4 vehicle anywhere in the world".

This comment, after declaring modern 4WD's superior I found most interesting ........................ "you simply cannot argue the objective superiority of modern technology and conveniences. Modified appropriately, a modern truck is just as capable". So if you buy a new 'truck' and throw enough money at it it can be made as capable as an old one ?

Deano

Originally Posted by Saitch

Just what are you trying to say, Ian?
Steve

What a load of tosh.

Originally Posted by DeanoH

I particularly liked this bit ................................. "This trip is one of the hardest challenges that can be completed by a 4x4 vehicle anywhere in the world".

This comment, after declaring modern 4WD's superior I found most interesting ........................ "you simply cannot argue the objective superiority of modern technology and conveniences. Modified appropriately, a modern truck is just as capable". So if you buy a new 'truck' and throw enough money at it it can be made as capable as an old one ?

Deano

How much did Les Beadell spend on the Series 1, at ARB?

Didn't watch the video but, my 2c worth.

If I'm driving the entire family across Australia - someone buy me a D5 please - I'll take every bit of comfort and convenience I can get.
If I'm driving across Australia with some mates who won't complain - I'd prefer an old truck just for the fun of it.