Something different !!

[pumbaa]

As pointed out at waynes meet near Arundel , i drive a disco or ride my bandit 1200 (which is to normal and mundane for my liking!!) .
I am looking at chopping in the bandit and a delica for something a bit more unique . It should be capable of offroading but does not nessasarily need to be 4 wheel drive . It would need to transport me and my 2 kids (just incase i need it for the school run) and mustn't be to thirsty . I have searched all over the net for something but have found nothing that fits the bill ! Any ideas on what vehicle might suit my needs ?
Pumbaa

 

[scanker]

 

[xairbourne]

quality nice one mate.

 

[rich59]

There might be a 3 seater version

 

[fa11en ange1]

What about one of these. The original Ukranian versions were 2 wheel drive, I'm not sure if the UK one is though.

 

[redflex]

Here is a serious suggestion,


http://www.dakar4x4.me.uk/

It is nothing to do with the dakar race, might be what you are looking for.

(I would love one but I own one of those wonderful off roaders recommend by scanker )

 

[scanker]

OK, to be serious: http://www.bowler-offroad.com/NAV1.htm

 

[Topcat02]

How about a scooby?

 

[arctic hobo]

As pointed out at waynes meet near Arundel , i drive a disco or ride my bandit 1200 (which is to normal and mundane for my liking!!) .
I am looking at chopping in the bandit and a delica for something a bit more unique . It should be capable of offroading but does not nessasarily need to be 4 wheel drive . It would need to transport me and my 2 kids (just incase i need it for the school run) and mustn't be to thirsty . I have searched all over the net for something but have found nothing that fits the bill ! Any ideas on what vehicle might suit my needs ?
Pumbaa

You're getting rid of a bandit??
Can I have it??? g'wan, :You_Rock_ , thanks, drop it off tomorrow? :yelrotflm :yelrotflm
Seriously though, how about an APC? Bloke I know in Norway has one, apparently they're exempt from MOT and most insurance... some can do 70mph but they're pricey... also a bit uncomfortable but you'd fit the kids in no bother! It's also mean you need never fear a crash or being stuck behind a tractor... or a flat tyre... you might fear corners though

 

[redflex]

Okay here is my second choice,

Alvis Stalwart,

Not the fastest but can swim in the sea

http://www.amphibiousvehicle.net/amphi/A/alvisspecial/stally7.jpeg
Sorry :sulkoff:

 

[monkey_pork]

Ok, what about one of these ... 4x4 2CV

The more I think about this, the more intriguing it becomes.
Not too much internal space tho' maybe ?

 

[JonnyP]

OK, to be serious: http://www.bowler-offroad.com/NAV1.htm

I have been in one of those as a passenger, round a course at goodwood festival of speed and all I can say is wow, so I will let the photo do the talking.................Jon

 

[martin]

Alvis Stalwart now your talking, I've wanted one of them since I was knee high to a grasshooper.
It'll be the first thing I buy when I win the lottery

 

[Nemisis]

What about a Qpod two seats and a boot for third kid? and does about 50 mpg http://www.uniquemotorcompany.co.uk/qpodrange/sportpiclibrary.html
Dave.

 

[pumbaa]

A bowler would be Ace too get (although a tad pricey) , but i reckon they are a we bit out of my price range !! I like the unimogs , but again a bit on the pricey side . is there any thing similar that comes up a bit cheaper ?
Pumbaa

 

[EdS]

who much do you want to pay and how much room do you want?

Who about a volvo 303:

http://www.volvoc303.co.uk/


or even a LR 101.


Let me know and i'll come up with ideas.

 

[martin]

One of the vehicles that picked us last year on Bearclaws Vildmark Course was a Volvo 303 and they really are the dogs danglies.
My tongue was hanging out as soon as I saw it, needless to say I got myself parked in the front passenger seat for the trip to the course location

 

[pumbaa]

I guess about £3500 would be what i am looking to spend , but may be able to add a bit if something really takes my fancy .
I do like those Volvo 303's but do they come in right hand drive ? I tend to use a lot of back roads on a daily basis and reckon that the diference between left and right hand drive would be fairly equal to hit or miss , and as it tends to be tractors ,quarry lorrys and busses , would much rather a miss !!!
Pumbaa

 

[arctic hobo]

3 grand can get you a decent Hagglund, although how you'd afford the fuel I'm not so sure... loads of sites have 'em, www.witham-sv.com is one. Awesome vehicles.

 

[EdS]

do not think that they come in RHD - I'll ask Richard. Another thought would be a Haflinger / pinzgauer type thing

http://www.4x4mag.co.uk/aprfeatures/magpinzgauer.html



Or how about something Russian like a GAZ or UAZ.