Hey Guys! New to the Terrano!

s2k_adz · 26-01-2013, 01:21

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

Adz

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

briggie · 26-01-2013, 09:02

is this the adz we all used to love ?

s2k_adz · 26-01-2013, 10:56

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

R1cho · 26-01-2013, 11:12

welcome

i've not come across anything i cant do in my lwb

zippy656 · 26-01-2013, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1cho

welcome

i've not come across anything i cant do in my lwb

The mind boggles

danielj · 26-01-2013, 21:34

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.

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

s2k_adz · 27-01-2013, 23:26

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.

s2k_adz · 28-01-2013, 15:49

Well the £1300 is also sold! This is getting frustrating! :P

stinka · 28-01-2013, 15:54

Buy makeitfits monster maverick

briggie · 29-01-2013, 18:11

bladeliker is selling a t2 , might be ideal for off roading

R1cho · 28-01-2013, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Auto's are pretty good off road too butI'm not sure about the engine braking side of things

engine breaking on the auto is poo to say the least

s2k_adz · 28-01-2013, 22:55

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!

26-01-2013, 01:21	#1
s2k_adz Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 33	Hey Guys! New to the Terrano! 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 Adz

26-01-2013, 02:03	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	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

26-01-2013, 09:02	#3
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	is this the adz we all used to love ?

26-01-2013, 10:56	#4
s2k_adz Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 33	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?

26-01-2013, 11:09	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	Lwb is great just sometimes cant do as the swb Just like a landy 90 or 110

26-01-2013, 11:12	#6
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	welcome i've not come across anything i cant do in my lwb

26-01-2013, 21:34	#8
danielj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI 03 LWB Posts: 695	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.

27-01-2013, 22:57	#9
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	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

27-01-2013, 23:26	#10
s2k_adz Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 33	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.

28-01-2013, 15:49	#11
s2k_adz Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 33	Well the £1300 is also sold! This is getting frustrating! :P

28-01-2013, 15:54	#12
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Buy makeitfits monster maverick

29-01-2013, 18:11	#13
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	bladeliker is selling a t2 , might be ideal for off roading

28-01-2013, 22:55	#15
s2k_adz Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 33	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!