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Hey Guys!
I am looking to buy either a Terrano II or a Maverick to replace my faithful Vitara which I do love to pieces! I have recently passed my trailer towing test so I am now looking for something I can tow a car trailer with as well as some soft offroading!
Which do you guys think would be best for me for a bit of offroading and a bit of towing? The SWB or the LWB? I think I would preferably want an auto although I am not too bothered about this.
I know the gearbox is the Terranos weak spot as well as rust? How can I test its all good and isn't going to be a problem?
Here is my Vitara :)
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makeitfit
26-01-2013, 02:03
Gearbox weakness was a small issue with some of the early ones I think. Not a problem on the TDi though.
LWB for more usability SWB for more off road action :sly
is this the adz we all used to love ?
Im not the Adz with the dirty frog or whatever I've seen in show us yours. His Terrano looks awesome!
Is the LWB lots worse off road? It seems you can get a much tidier LWB for less money than the SWB.
The auto box should do well offroad to shouldn't it?
zippy656
26-01-2013, 11:09
Lwb is great just sometimes cant do as the swb
Just like a landy 90 or 110
welcome
i've not come across anything i cant do in my lwb
zippy656
26-01-2013, 11:13
welcome
i've not come across anything i cant do in my lwb
The mind boggles
2.7 tdi LWB great for towing but LWB can have disadvantages in tight spots off road because of its size. Vitara is a capable offroader but so is the Terrano/Maverick. There is a great feeling though when you stick the LWB Terrano in 4WD Low just as the 4WD kicks in that you don't get in the Vitara.
Dynamics
27-01-2013, 21:51
Welcome...
Welcome...
Welcome to the club.
An Auto can't tow as much as a manual.
The LWB is a better tow car in my opinion, as the wheel base is longer.
I tow a 26 foot trailer inc boat, just over 2 tonne, straight as a dart.
Mine is nearly 18 years old too...
best regards,
Rustic
Lwb is cracking offroad and at 104 inches its probably the shortest Lwb out of all of them
Thanks for all the messages guys! Seems like a friendly place!
Ive missed out on 3 of these now, all SWB ones. Starting to think long might be the way!
Rustic what is the non intercooled model like compared to the newer intercooled one? Are the engines identical so you could add the intercooler? Why is it the auto can pull less?
Its hard finding info on the LWB offroad. Seen some photos including yours Stinka on here but thats about it!
makeitfit
27-01-2013, 22:57
SWB is better off road for sure. Simply as a result of the wheels being closer together (wheel base) brake back angle is better.That's how well the truck can go over a hump before getting stuck. Then the departure angle is loads better on the swb compared to the LWB , that's the longer arse end of the LWB getting bashed as you come down off a steep decent .
SWB can also manouver in smaller spaces etc. Those I think are the main differences and why the swb are more popular offroaders.
That's not to say you cant use a LWB obviously.
Auto's are pretty good off road too butI'm not sure about the engine braking side of things :rolleyes:
I would be looking to lift it and put some mud tyres on it whatever and to be honest it's only some light green laning I'd be looking to do. No driving through bogs etc at this stage!
Going to see a 1999 SWB near me tomorrow for £1300. Missed out on two nice ones for £750 now.
Well the £1300 is also sold! This is getting frustrating! :P
Buy makeitfits monster maverick
Auto's are pretty good off road too butI'm not sure about the engine braking side of things :rolleyes:
engine breaking on the auto is poo to say the least :lol
Right! I have taken a bit of a gamble and put down a deposit on a 2001 SWB Commercial with 157k on it. It looks in pretty good condition bar damage to the drivers sill which has been pushed in. Shouldnt be too hard to pull out with a porta-power and as its a separate chassis there should be no nasty damage to how it drives if I understand rightly?
I pick it up next weekend!
From what I have read 157k is nothing for a Terrano right?!
makeitfit
28-01-2013, 23:20
Good choice :D
From what I have read 157k is nothing for a Terrano right?!
Not for ye olde 2.7 lump :)
Thanks guys! I will post some photos of the damage tomorrow to see what you experts think! Im on the lookout for a drivers door!
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Here is a pic of the damage. Should be easy ish to repair don't you think?
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Trying to search for makeitfits Maverick too!
makeitfit
29-01-2013, 00:02
pft I wouldn't bother :rolleyes: One good weekend out in the ruff and the other side will match :lol
Unbolt the wing and hit it a lot till it's flat ish :naughty
solarman216
29-01-2013, 00:34
I got a drivers door you can have for nothing, problem is it is dark blue and I am on the South Coast, Rick
solarman216
29-01-2013, 00:35
pft I wouldn't bother :rolleyes: One good weekend out in the ruff and the other side will match :lol
Unbolt the wing and hit it a lot till it's flat ish :naughty
I love your style, Rick
Rick that would be awesome! I dont mind having to spray it!
My girlfriend lives in Plymouth so I am down south regularly and travel alot with work! I will sort out my paid membership today and give you a PM!
Been really impressed at how helpful the guys in this club have been :)
Right! I have taken a bit of a gamble and put down a deposit on a 2001 SWB Commercial with 157k on it. It looks in pretty good condition bar damage to the drivers sill which has been pushed in. Shouldnt be too hard to pull out with a porta-power and as its a separate chassis there should be no nasty damage to how it drives if I understand rightly?
I pick it up next weekend!
I got a drivers door you can have for nothing, problem is it is dark blue and I am on the South Coast, Rick
pft I wouldn't bother :rolleyes: One good weekend out in the ruff and the other side will match :lol
Unbolt the wing and hit it a lot till it's flat ish :naughty
Ahhh makeitfit! Stinka was just talking about you! You're selling your Maverick? I'm not too fussy so long as I can get it watertight and tidyish I'll be happy! :)
bladeliker is selling a t2 , might be ideal for off roading :nenau
makeitfit
29-01-2013, 20:23
bladeliker is selling a t2 , might be ideal for off roading :nenau
Not really it's petrol :o
Here is a pic of the damage. Should be easy ish to repair don't you think?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/corollags/Mobile%20Photos/T2eC16hHJHIE9nysfrP7BQVMzlQ-w60_3.jpg
I was after that terrano in kings lynn right.How much did you pay for it if you dont mind me asking.Buy the way ive got doors but not in white.
Hey Fabs!
Yea thats the one! I got it for £150 less than the starting bid as nobody bid on it. Its owned by a woman who pulls a horse box with it. Rick has also offered me a door so I'll see what I end up needing once I get it home!
Hey Fabs!
Yea thats the one! I got it for £150 less than the starting bid as nobody bid on it. Its owned by a woman who pulls a horse box with it. Rick has also offered me a door so I'll see what I end up needing once I get it home!
Thats pretty much what i offered cheap truck at that.Will be interested to see some more pics when you get it back.Looks to have been hit fairly hard new floor and sill at least by the look of it chassis might need a tweak as been hit low and had side steps to take the force into chassis.are you driving it back
Yea driving it back mate. The step isnt bent at all so pretty sure chassis wont be bent at all. The step is only thin so I would have thought that would have bent way before the chassis? I'll post photos up anyways! The floorpan should pull out fine too I recon!
welcome to the world of the terrano.
Where abouts in wales are you?
Hey Guys!
After the Terrano van fell through I managed to pick up a 123k mile 1996 SWB TDi. Picked it up two days ago from 190 miles away and it came back fine returning about 28mpg at 75-80mph.
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Today I went to start it from cold. It started fine but as soon as I got to 1200-1500rpm the engine check light came on and the revs dropped to idle. This happened 3 or 4 times and then cleared. Seems OK now but will scan it for codes on Monday!
Happy with is so far! First job is to replace the one leaky fuel pipe and sort the slipping PAS belt! Then EGR delete and change all fluids and filters!
welcome to the world of the terrano.
Where abouts in wales are you?
I'm down in Cardiff mate! I see you are up near Aber?
Yes, thats a shame If you were closer I could of helped diagnose the problem.
Yes, thats a shame If you were closer I could of helped diagnose the problem.
That's OK mate I'm sure I will sort it and I can always ask on here!
We will need to have an offroad meeting though!
I've been meaning to ask! I bought the car to tow a big car trailer around but also want to do some offroading! Would I be OK towing a 2 tonne trailer with no ARB on the rear?
Anyone? :)
Went for my first offroad trip on the weekend! Just a little bit of softcore messing around! Will post up my pics! I defo need mud tyres!
makeitfit
22-03-2013, 11:55
I bought the car to tow a big car trailer around but also want to do some offroading! Would I be OK towing a 2 tonne trailer with no ARB on the rear?
I'd be inclined to leave it on for the towing, then when you go offroading, just undo one drop link :thumb2 Just one bolt and the effect is exactly the sme, them bolt it up again when you get home, simples :D
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