Different direction from FTO ...

[Juan]

Following on from this thread
Car thingy (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=7126&highlight=fto)

Spotted a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 soft top... any thoughts? and it is warm on test even in the cold of our winter :laugh:

Well looked after, full history, imaculate condition... tempted, could be fun :devil2:

[Two Smoker]

did they make a 2.5L???? we only get the 4.0 V-8 down here so cant comment, but ive heard the V8 is a SHITLOAD of fun....

[jrandom]

Do you want it for proper off-roading, or just as a general look-at-me-I'm-cool-mobile? :p

If the latter, you probably already know whether you want it or not... if the former I can give useful information, if you care.

Which model year is it?

[Juan]

Do you want it for proper off-roading, or just as a general look-at-me-I'm-cool-mobile? :p

If the latter, you probably already know whether you want it or not... if the former I can give useful information, if you care.

Which model year is it?

It's a 1997 in RED

Bit both really :devil2: looks cool and we have plenty of off road play places, the low ratio low box is very low geared, 15 mph in 4th!! only concern really is the mpg as it's abit expensive over here (.90 pence per litre)

Any usefull info would be good..

Cheers

[Juan]

did they make a 2.5L???? we only get the 4.0 V-8 down here so cant comment, but ive heard the V8 is a SHITLOAD of fun....

Yep, this one has been loved and don't think it's ever been off road.. bonus

[What?]

are you any good with auto electrics???? :whistle:

[Juan]

No.... took it out yesterday, fuel guage needle was made of lead :eek5:

Just could not afford to run one....

so still looking for something different...

Cheers guys

[justsomeguy]

How bout the MR2? Especially the turbo or GT version? They go like stink and are a lot of fun down a twisty road. Mid-engine rear wheel config gives amazing handling. But there are only 2 seats. I think it looks great too.... closest thing we have to a ferrari (looks plus engine placement, etc). And then there's Toyota Reliability. Check out http://mr2.org.nz (http://mr2.org.nz/) for more info if you wish.

[Juan]

How bout the MR2? Especially the turbo or GT version? They go like stink and are a lot of fun down a twisty road. Mid-engine rear wheel config gives amazing handling. But there are only 2 seats. I think it looks great too.... closest thing we have to a ferrari (looks plus engine placement, etc). And then there's Toyota Reliability. Check out http://mr2.org.nz (http://mr2.org.nz/) for more info if you wish.

Might be an option... depends wot turns up... could quite fancy an Alfa.... just fancy something "different" ..... no rush so will look around over xmas...

Cheers, Juan

[justsomeguy]

little mini ??? They say guys in big cars have small :blank: . So then by that analogy guys in small cars have:banana:


hehehe - it's a real fun car and it handles like a go kart - not too great for cross country trips though.

Look if u get something really special - like an old porsche 15-25,000 - it'll be a blast to drive but may make you cry when it's time to get it serviced.

What's your budget?

[Juan]

little mini ??? They say guys in big cars have small :blank: . So then by that analogy guys in small cars have:banana:


hehehe - it's a real fun car and it handles like a go kart - not too great for cross country trips though.

Look if u get something really special - like an old porsche 15-25,000 - it'll be a blast to drive but may make you cry when it's time to get it serviced.

What's your budget?

Budget is what ever the Ford is worth, about £6000 ($150000) Mini, na been there done that. There is a Merc A class in a garage, might have a look at that.... as for the big car small car thing... :niceone:

MR2 as mentioned could defo be an option if can find a nice one....


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