Thread: Touring 4wd, what would you buy?

Traytop 4wd with a solid frame canopy. Roof top tent on top. Plenty of room underneath for fridge, etc.

Vehicle would be 4.2 turbo diesel Patrol or 4.2 / 4.5 turbo diesel Landcruiser.

This would be a good starting point.

any shed class landy from the SI all the way to a td5 deefer.

Sorry but I disagree, and have put my money into it already. Don't want to start a slanging match because different things are important to different people but reliability is not a reason to choose a non electric vehicle in my opinion. And it really is just my opinion, but you did ask . A D3 is a fantastic touring vehicle and there have been many people who have successfully toured with them through all parts of Australia. I doubt there are any more of them get stuck with something that can't easily be repaired than the type of vehicle you mention. Different set of spares and tools required is all. I am sure the 200 series cruiser is probably suitable for others though I wouldn't buy one, it's not really their reliability or bushability at question as all modern vehicles are a lot more reliable than the old ones.

Communications to get you out of trouble when something goes seriously wrong is probably more important. It may not even be a car problem that you need it for.

Tim.

Get a 300Tdi Defender, and for under $10K you can have a brand new motor & rebuilt gearbox. if you think they're too old - Or for a bit more, a 2.8HSE. I'd get a 300Tdi Defender and go over it & prep well.

For up to 2 people, I'd get a ute, as it's easier to custom set up, and there are hardly any parts on it to start with.

Benefits over a patrol / cruiser would include weight & fuel economy, plus you don't have to win lotto to be fully kitted out in one.

A rebuilt V8 County on gas with an auto gearbox and lockers. Re trimmed interior and lick of fresh paint. Nice roof rack and ARB front bar with winch and a lovely set of HID Lightforce.

Originally Posted by sclarke

If you had a super payout or won the lottery or just had a few hundred laying around...

A super payout? Has to be a Unimog.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9tPxNyhLp8"]YouTube - Tom ford tests the worlds ultimate 4x4, the Unimog[/ame]

If money wasn't the issue I'd get a new Range Rover TDV8, buy a licence for the same computer system the dealers use (or get AutoLogic), a subscription to GTR and a SatPhone. The new Toyota's Workmates are about as electronic as the Td5 Defender, but at least with the Land Rover I know I can get support from the other end of a phone. Let's face it if you break down in a remote region, you break down and stop until parts get there regardless of which marque.

Mind you the other option would be a fully setup out Defender.

My Defender Tdi 300 is good enough if a lot of room it is not required other option a Isuzu 4WD truck like THIS