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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camping - Caravanning - Camper Trailering - Four Wheel Driving - Off Road - Fishing >> Around The Campfire >> My New 4X4 https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1159666724 Message started by Derek Bullock on Oct 1^st, 2006 at 11:38am

Title: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Oct 1^st, 2006 at 11:38am

Still in the process of arranging things at the moment but am looking at getting one of the new Suzuki Grand Vitara Prestige four wheel drives. Yes I know it isnt a Tojo or Patrol but I dont need a really large 4X4 thats why I originally bought the Pajero io, but it has everything I need in a little truck as well as the power to pull the camper trailer that will also soon be gracing the garage.

Here is a pic however will run up a few more when it gets delivered. Not the best pic in the world but shows the front end. It's a bloody long way from Japan. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Derek

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Kingwilly on Oct 1^st, 2006 at 4:39pm

Hi Derek

Thats a great little 4x4 you will get plenty of enjoyment from it .
I had one in 1998 and went everywhere but eventually gave it to my Daughter when she got her licence
She eventually sold it and bought a Hyuandi Excel and said it was the biggest mistake she had ever made.

Cheers
KW

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Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Nov 3^rd, 2006 at 4:55pm

Picking her up tomorrow. ;) Photos coming soon.

Would you believe that there isnt a genuine Suzuki tow bar to fit it in Australia.

Derek

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by poddy dodger on Nov 3^rd, 2006 at 5:19pm

Good choice Derek, should serve you well. pd

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by mikel on Nov 3^rd, 2006 at 5:33pm

Our usual coastal destination for a few days fishing is Crescent Head (check Curl restaurant)
When the jewies, tailer and bream are on those beaches really fire, but you need a good vehicle to do the job. Now I dont expect you will be doing this with yours Derek, but the vehicle of choice in that area for top performance in sand and long life in the salt conditions is Suzuki. ;D
Bullet proof little buggers, my stepson has one, canes the begeeezus out of it (he is like, a lightweight 20 stone chef) jumps it over gutters, flails it through dry sand I cant walk over and it comes up for more. And its been doing it for over 7 years! 8-)
You wont regret that purchase, I am sure. :) :)
cheers mikel

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Nov 3^rd, 2006 at 5:44pm

Mikel

This little baby is going to go everywhere I want it to. Mountain, valley, dirt, bitumen, sand, snow and salt. Why buy a 4WD if you cant use it to it's full extent. ;)

From all reports they are unstoppable with a neat 2.7 ltr V6 motor. Oh, not to mention the full leather interior and climate control ::)

Yes I ............ know but I reckon a little pampering is good for the soul :P

Derek

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Little_Kopit on Nov 3^rd, 2006 at 9:06pm

Great Fun Derek!

I'll be watching for pictures.

:)

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Nov 6^th, 2006 at 5:56pm

Well here is the little truck. Still have to get a towbar. Yes, I know it looks to good to get dirty but it will be taken off road. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Kingwilly on Nov 6^th, 2006 at 6:17pm

Your Bloody spoilt Derek

Enjoy the little beauty

Cheers

KW

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Little_Kopit on Nov 6^th, 2006 at 8:47pm

If you get a trailer, where will you store it?

:)

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Nov 6^th, 2006 at 8:57pm

Little_Kopit wrote on Nov 6^th, 2006 at 8:47pm:

If you get a trailer, where will you store it?

:)

;) I have a plan.

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Little_Kopit on Nov 6^th, 2006 at 9:47pm

On your property?

:)

Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Nov 17^th, 2006 at 5:31pm

I was at Bathurst this week for a conference and couldnt help doing this. The car sitting at No 1 poll on Mount Panorama race track ready to go. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

No I didnt do any lap records. ::) ::) ::)

Derek

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Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Nov 17^th, 2006 at 5:33pm

Another

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Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Derek Bullock on Nov 17^th, 2006 at 5:35pm

And again

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Title: Re: My New 4X4
Post by Furphyslinger on Nov 17^th, 2006 at 6:50pm

Enjoy old fella enjoy
Furphy :D :D :D