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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
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/rcnk/horse.jpg
:lmao:
xairbourne
20-01-2006, 08:55
quality nice one mate. :lmao:
http://www.rhino-offroad.com/images/tandem_small.gif
There might be a 3 seater version
fa11en ange1
20-01-2006, 09:22
What about one of these (http://www.ural-motorcycles.com/nf/uranger/index.htm). The original Ukranian versions were 2 wheel drive, I'm not sure if the UK one is though.
Here is a serious suggestion,
http://www.dakar4x4.me.uk/ :cool:
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 :D )
OK, to be serious: http://www.bowler-offroad.com/NAV1.htm
Topcat02
20-01-2006, 15:28
How about a scooby?
arctic hobo
20-01-2006, 17:01
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?? :eek:
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 :eek: :D
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
20-01-2006, 19:27
Ok, what about one of these ... 4x4 2CV (http://www.2cv4x4.com/)
The more I think about this, the more intriguing it becomes.
Not too much internal space tho' maybe ?
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
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8058/picture1127kk.jpg
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 :lmao: :lmao:
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.
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
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.
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 :D
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
21-01-2006, 22:05
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.
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.
Neil Mac'
23-01-2006, 19:38
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
Try a ferret armoured car, you'd just about get one for your budget. Driver's position is in the middle so you wouldn't have to worry!
[IMG=http://www.copyright-free-pictures.org.uk/cars/ferrit.jpg]
http://www.copyright-free-pictures.org.uk/cars/16-ferret-armoured-car.htm
Best wishes,
Neil.
Spacemonkey
29-01-2006, 22:10
I'm considering one of these beauties:
http://www.blitzworld.co.uk/products.php?productId=111#
Well within your budget...