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[reteid]

danger dassie, on 07 February 2012 - 01:55 , said:

Just be careful if looking a second hand diesel, do your homework otherwise those engines can work out costly.
If you can find someone willing to sell their old Samurai SJ, that'd be first prize!
Pajero wise I went for an iO, well priced and the engine is the petrol one of the Colt bakkies. Am over the moon with mine, good space, great offroader, perfect for daily use and the fuel economy is decent enough.
Only expense is the clutch kit stuffing out and gearbox needing a recon after a mate loaned it a bit in Dec.

i have the 2.0l io with a ride on bike carrier which works fine after putting on a bit of an extension plate to get past the spare wheel.also heard that the rack to be affixed to the spare wheel mite give problems to the door hinges.the io is perfect for me after having the corsa bakkie.

[nickc]

Go with the Suzuki - super strong and reliable, will go for ever.

[DJR]

OK Stephan, I take the 5x back. Its called hyperbole and I only used it as such.

[danger dassie]

reteid, on 07 February 2012 - 02:06 , said:

i have the 2.0l io with a ride on bike carrier which works fine after putting on a bit of an extension plate to get past the spare wheel.also heard that the rack to be affixed to the spare wheel mite give problems to the door hinges.the io is perfect for me after having the corsa bakkie.

Another iO driver, nice man ... yeah I also have the 2.0L one, 5 door. It's a pleasure to drive.
Did a round trip just over 2000km last year to Pietermaritzburg and back. Two louts, bikes in the car, camera gear and assorted luggage. No problem!
Also have heard about issues with hinges having the rack on the spare wheel. So far no worries though.

[Weight Weenie]

OK will have a look at the SWB Pajero as well.

Anything else in that class ? I know there was a SWB Landcruiser at some point. And Jeep ?

[4M41_Jero]

TNT1, on 07 February 2012 - 02:04 , said:

Although not quite 5x more, twice as much is still a lot.

What I'd like to see is a comparison between the two cars in terms of environmental impact.

Although you lot of sand dune driving hunters are probably not too concerned about that.

Well my current vehicle only consumes 20% more fuel than the previous one. But for the last year or so I commute with my mtb, which reduces my carbon footprint.

And between commuting with my mtb, a recycling service, a worm farm and using rain water for garden, car wash, bike wash, I think I make up for my impact on the environment.

[TNT1]

Stephan, on 07 February 2012 - 03:54 , said:

I make up for my impact on the environment.

Good man.

PS, these okes talking about driving iO's? What is that? Car made by apple?

[4M41_Jero]

TNT1, on 07 February 2012 - 03:56 , said:

Good man.

PS, these okes talking about driving iO's? What is that? Car made by apple?

It is a smaller version of the pajero which came out a few years ago. Very nice vehicles, very much the same as a Suzuki Jimny, and they were available in a 3 door and 5 door version.

[danger dassie]

Awesome cars, made them up until 2005 ... Closest thing now would be something like the Terios, also a darn nice car. Although slightly underpowered.

http://www.google.co...iw=1130&bih=680

[Slowbee]

what is the going price on an Io 2l these days?

[Stretch]

you havent considered the suzuki sx4?. I quite like the look of it. Has a reasonable clearance and 4x4, just looks better than the jimmy

[TNT1]

Stretch, on 07 February 2012 - 04:32 , said:

you havent considered the suzuki sx4?. I quite like the look of it. Has a reasonable clearance and 4x4, just looks better than the jimmy

Probably cause, like for like, entry level, new, the sx4 starts at R210,000.00, whilst the Jimny starts at R149,000.00?

[Stretch]

TNT1, on 07 February 2012 - 04:38 , said:

Probably cause, like for like, entry level, new, the sx4 starts at R210,000.00, whilst the Jimny starts at R149,000.00?

Is it as much of a difference as that? my quite google didnt reveal that

ok just checked 2011 jimny - 199 000
2011 sx4 - 214 000

[Daideron]

I love the Suzuki Jimny, an incredibly capable little mountain goat! You wont go wrong. If space is an option, Danger Dassie mentioned the Terios. Fantastic little 4x4, also solidly reliable and light on petrol. Although not as good looking as the Jimny! Good luck with whatever choice you make!

[danger dassie]

Slowbee, on 07 February 2012 - 04:16 , said:

what is the going price on an Io 2l these days?

Depends on the year model and mileage, but if you can find one or someone willing to part with theirs. Between 75-100k with a mileage of 100k- 200k odd.

[Weight Weenie]

Stretch, on 07 February 2012 - 04:32 , said:

you havent considered the suzuki sx4?. I quite like the look of it. Has a reasonable clearance and 4x4, just looks better than the jimmy

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No I haven't actually. Didn't know it had 4x4. Though yes the price is getting steep and the looks are a bit girly soccer mom for me.
Also I think it's a bit more space than I will be needing most of the time.