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Nice65

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I got the "extreme" version so it's chain ready for winching :)

I did my research and I'm very aware it can be as dangerous as it's usefull. I just like to have a very usefull car full of very usefull bits :)

What is the “extreme” version? I’m starting to look at 5dr Vits as an upgrade to a 3dr RAV4. The Rav has been great on, and as off road as I’ve needed to be, sitting on Grabber AT2s, but it’s not really big enough now with a belltent, 70ltr cold box, 2 dogs, fire bowl bbq, sack of logs, two chairs, 2 bedchairs, bedding for all plus a weekends supply of food and drink, again for all 4 of us.
 

Broch

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What is the “extreme” version? I’m starting to look at 5dr Vits as an upgrade to a 3dr RAV4. The Rav has been great on, and as off road as I’ve needed to be, sitting on Grabber AT2s, but it’s not really big enough now with a belltent, 70ltr cold box, 2 dogs, fire bowl bbq, sack of logs, two chairs, 2 bedchairs, bedding for all plus a weekends supply of food and drink, again for all 4 of us.

Extreme version of the Hilift I think they're referring to.
Have you seen the new Suzuki Jimny? It looks like what the new Land Rover should look like (but only 88")
A fraction of the price too!
 

santaman2000

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Extreme version of the Hilift I think they're referring to.
Have you seen the new Suzuki Jimny? It looks like what the new Land Rover should look like (but only 88")
A fraction of the price too!
They used to call that the Suzuki Samaria here. I wish they still marketed it here.
 

Nice65

Brilliant!
Apr 16, 2009
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W.Sussex
Extreme version of the Hilift I think they're referring to.
Have you seen the new Suzuki Jimny? It looks like what the new Land Rover should look like (but only 88")
A fraction of the price too!

Ah ok, that makes sense. :)

I have, a mini G-Wagon. Someone I know off another forum has one and is really enjoying it. Too recent an addition to the market for me to afford at the moment. We’re hovering over a larger 4x4, or going in a completely different direction and getting a Sprinter camper conversion.
 

Janne

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Feb 10, 2016
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I need to have a look!

The Jimny was underrated by most people, but time has shown how good they are!

We see quite a few here on Island. Look crap, but seems to work beautifully!
 

Janne

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They look crap because the climate here is incredibly harsh. Sun damages lower quality paint, the salt and gasses from the sea rusts any badly protected metal.

Not many brands of cars look good after 5-7 years here.

I have always thought those little cars look cool!
 

Janne

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see what I mean?
Mommy was a Jeep, daddy was a Hummer?
 
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Janne

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Feb 10, 2016
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The G wagen today looks overdesigned outside because they had no space to fit the additional hardware.
For example, the front bumper, it looks like it does because it has coolers behind it.
The engine room is just too small.
 

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