Least expensive good 4WD (2010, SUVs, seats, truck)

[Radek]

Originally Posted by tinman01

Your points are valid. I was suggesting alternatives.
LOL remember those suzuki samarai? Man unpopular at first but they turned into an off road rage. I know a guy who managed to put a chevy small block in one.
anyway. Good posts one and all.

I have a buddy who has a Suzuki Samurai. He's like 6'5". He had to physically unbolt the seat, and move it back like a foot, so he could fit. hehehe.

[jdavid93225]

Originally Posted by Radek

I have a buddy who has a Suzuki Samurai. He's like 6'5". He had to physically unbolt the seat, and move it back like a foot, so he could fit. hehehe.

I was going to suggest the Samurai as a good, inexpensive 4x4. They can often be found easily for under $2000. With a few modifications, they can be made to go almost anywhere. They are fairly reliable, and extremely simple in design, which is why they are so popular for off highway vehicle build ups. The Jeep Wrangler (or the older CJ series) is also popular for the same reasons. These vehicles don't lend themselves well to extensive highway driving, though, because they don't offer a good highway ride, but once they get off the pavement, they really shine.

[Radek]

I've ridden in a few jeeps on the highway. Its not bad if you're in a climate that lends itself to being open air. And the heaters on those things are marvelous.

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by Radek

... And the heaters on those things are marvelous.

You are so right! Mine was so good I took it out and donated it to the local junkyard so they could study how they got that much sound and that little heat out of it. LOL

[riveree]

Originally Posted by Kerby W-R

What would you say is the best, least expensive 4WD ?

For new, I'd look at the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

For used, I'd look at the Toyota 4Runner.


If All-Wheel-Drive is all you need, I'd look to:

New: Honda Element or Honda CRV

Used: Honda Pilot (only because new is $30k+)

[Radek]

Sit in the FJ Cruiser.

Look to your blindspot.

Notice the C pillar.


Scratch car from list.

[8 SNAKE]

Originally Posted by Kerby W-R

What would you say is the best, least expensive 4WD ?

Best for what? You've got to give some indications about the intended use of the vehicle in order to get constructive feedback.

[Old Gringo]

Get yourself a used Toyota 4WD pickup with the 4 cylinder motor. Practically indestructable.

[riveree]

Originally Posted by Radek

Sit in the FJ Cruiser.

Look to your blindspot.

Notice the C pillar.


Scratch car from list.

I know there's that element of it, but it still works for some people. Every vehicle has some shortcoming, it depends on the individual what they can live with. I don't think the OP should rule it out until trying it personally.

[Radek]

Originally Posted by riveree

I know there's that element of it, but it still works for some people. Every vehicle has some shortcoming, it depends on the individual what they can live with. I don't think the OP should rule it out until trying it personally.

Hence why I recommended they sit in it.

I sat in one, and because of that pillar, decided not to drive it.