the isuzu slate thread

[kbekl]

just to add somthing

why in the off road world of mods is the t2 not consired worthy world wise with mod's ??

i find that confusing as you can pick up all sorts for the trooper and their is less of them arround than the t2

i am not saying it isnt but the shops are ie safari snorkels, even nissan dont get a say in the aussie lockers side of things

[kbekl]

Originally Posted by briggie

you can have the best car in the world and it doesnt mean anything , its down to the driver ..... if bighorns are so good will someone explain to me why everyone doesnt have one ? .. and why all the other manufacturers of 4wd vehicles havent gone bust due to the amazing popularity of the isuzu trooper/bighorn ?

pete come on if we take that attitude then why isnt the world swamped with t2's as that is the best off roader in the world when it come to part time 4x4's

the truth to that question is the world is a diverse place and that mean every one differs in their taste of motors also fiances dictate what we can all have

if they were free and had fee servicing you would have a range rover for day to day things and a play toy of your choice

i cant say the trooper is the best car as it isnt and neither is the t2 the 2 cars are pretty much on par with each other both have faults and both have good things about them

i dont actually think the t2 has won anything for its off road ability has it

[Adz]

Who gives a $hit
I dont
If the Terrano had the " off the shelf hop ups " like the green ovals & Vitaras then it would be the best NO...
We own what we like & is in our budget...

My ideal all purpose 4x4 would be the non inter cooled terrano lump in a defender 90 with the comforts of a Shogun That would be perfect for me

But would it be the best

So we've gone round in a circle you see

So

Who gives a $hit
I dont

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by kbekl

just to add somthing

why in the off road world of mods is the t2 not consired worthy world wise with mod's ??

i find that confusing as you can pick up all sorts for the trooper and their is less of them arround than the t2

i am not saying it isnt but the shops are ie safari snorkels, even nissan dont get a say in the aussie lockers side of things

Thers a lot of modding goes on in OZ, and perhaps the bits that aren't made are because they aren't needed, why fix it if it aint broke?

have you noitced how many mods are available for the cars than need the most modding?

but whenever we talk about on road ability you talk about off road, when we talk about off road ability as standard you tsalk about mods.

I suggest we just stick to caomparison of like for like A T2 TDi as it stands with a troopper 3.1 as it stands!

mine hase no gadgets at all! manual windows , no aircon, nothing! but thats' why i bought it cause that's how i like it. So if you love your gadgets you've won.

I have a SWB as manuverabiity is more important to me that interior space. I know I couldn't do the things i do in mine in a Trooper as they are too big. Notably reversing very large caravans into very tight soaces and arund sharp bends.

Having said that I couldn't do it in a lwb T2 either or our Ranger or or L200.

And on the road my T2 out manovers and performs most large 4x4's as it's hading is excleent and it's acceleration very nice

so tell us why you like yours.

I do love a good debate

[Adz]

Youve started something here & me fingers are working over time

At this rate my post count will over take "extreme-4x4"

[kbekl]

i have to have a lwb due to the kids.

i have loads od gadgets which i like (i am an gadget nut but hate the iphone)

i have a warm bum and hot air from the second i start the engine

i have a better seat arrangement with the ability to fold the rear seats up out of the way on one side or the other due to needing 6 seats

the folding mirrors are handy as i live on a street with no off road parking, also the fact that they are heated and the electirc movement actually works (didnt on my mav)

i like the twin door arrangement on the rear door

i like my electric memory seats

i like how the doors have lights in them when opened

i like how i have more space in the car and more leg room in the back

i do like the build quality of the horn as everything electrical still works after 15 years

i like that i have no rot yet due to only being in this country for 4 years.

[clivvy]

isnt the Isuzu "less popular" simply because Isuzus were always utilitarian, so carried that stigma around in the 90's. Fact is, they are capable vehicles, from a very good manufacturer. I see plenty of Isuzus around, probably as many as I do T2's and certainly more than Mavericks. would I buy one? Yes, a SWB I would, can I afford one, no, they are too expensive for me.

[kbekl]

Originally Posted by clivvy

isnt the Isuzu "less popular" simply because Isuzus were always utilitarian, so carried that stigma around in the 90's. Fact is, they are capable vehicles, from a very good manufacturer. I see plenty of Isuzus around, probably as many as I do T2's and certainly more than Mavericks. would I buy one? Yes, a SWB I would, can I afford one, no, they are too expensive for me.

really as they come in under the price of the t2

unless you are looking at the 3.0 please dont buy one of them as i wouldnt give one to any one

less were sold internationally than the t2 unless you count all its disguises then it out sold quite a few 4x4's

[Adz]

Originally Posted by kbekl

really as they come in under the price of the t2

unless you are looking at the 3.0 please dont buy one of them as i wouldnt give one to any one

less were sold internationally than the t2 unless you count all its disguises then it out sold quite a few 4x4's

Vauxhall Monteray for 1

[kbekl]

theirs even a Subaru

[Adz]

Originally Posted by kbekl

theirs even a Subaru

Did that go under the "euro wagon" title

Before it went to legacy & then the Colin Mcrea era & Impreza launch

[kbekl]

Originally Posted by Adz

Did that go under the "euro wagon" title

Before it went to legacy & then the Colin Mcrea era & Impreza launch

no dont think so i think they were as good at naming cars

i was called the Subaru bighorn

although it did have all the same extras as the isuzu did lol

the one i do like the look of is the honda horizon

[briggie]

[kbekl]

thast just rude mr briggie

[Adz]

They got the looks better than Isuzu