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Old 13-06-2008, 01:24 AM   #41 (permalink)
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So I guess you drive a 2wd extra cab then? Bit of 4 door 4wd envy perhaps? Please explain what you mean by "more receptive to modifications" I would have thought 4wd's have a lot more potential to modify.
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Thanks everyone for the input.
The more I study it the more I realize I don't want to get a nice shinny new truck to beat the crap out of it on a palm farm.
Also I'm seeing how I'll need 4wd for the property.

My partner has an older 2wd Nissan extra cab, for 100K(the down payment for a new one) I can get it modified with a solid axle leaf spring front end from an early Toyota HiLux. And voila a 4wd work truck that can carry 2000 kilo of palm which can get around the hilly and sometimes muddy property. No payments and cheaper insurance. Nissan's are also cheap and easy to fix.
I'll draft my Land Rover into service while the Nissan PU gets modified.

I shopped around for used Toyota HiLux 4wd trucks and was surprised to see the brain damage for prices on those things: Varying from 250K for a beat rusted POS to 450K for a nice looking one, screw it!
I see why the guys like fixing up the Nissans.
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Why don't you just get a tuk tuk? Not the ones in Bangkok but the farm ones? Go forever and only 80k new. you'll fit right in then. I don't get what you are trying to do with that front end, is it a 4wd front end your putting in but not connected? seems like a lot of stuffing around, i dont see any pickup carrying 2 tonnes.
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I want to drive my vigo until it falls off the frame. How many years do you think I can keep it running if I take care of it? Ten+ I hope.
Forever is the answer. Watch the Top Gear special when they tried to destroy a ten year old one by:

a) crashing it into various obstacles.
b) drowning it in the sea
c) dropping a caravan on it.
d) hitting it with a wrecking ball.
e) setting it on fire (inside and out)
f) leaving it on top of a 20 storey block of flats that was then blown up in a controlled demolition.

It was still running after all of that - a bit 'scratched' (to say the least ), but they didnt replace any part during the 'tests' to keep it running.
You are also forgetting when they stuck an outboard motor on the back and sailed across the English channel to France in one.
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Bit of 4 door 4wd envy perhaps?
Hardly, my pick-up destroys 4wd cabs off the line and at speed.
It corners quicker and better because of uprated and lowered suspension.
It's more fun to drive when you can push the back out cornering at speed.
I've done extensive modifications including an uprated forced induction system and exhaust system.

Why the feck I'd want an ugly 4 door when it's only ever me and the missus in it. X-tra cabs just look a whole lot better. Just as a coupe invariably looks better than a saloon.
I could have bought a 4wd 4 door but I'm just not interested in off-roading because I live in Bangkok, not bumfuck Issarn.

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I would have thought 4wd's have a lot more potential to modify.
If you are off-roading and want to look like a right knobber with snorkels and Bigfoot style suspension obviously a 4wd will be better.
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Old 15-06-2008, 08:20 PM   #46 (permalink)
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I paid 190,000 for my 12 year old hilux semi twin cab (you can gat 2-3 small girls on the back seat- but at my age that'll do) 2 years ago. It's basic, white, with a smidgen of aircon, if it feels like it.
I've spent 900 baht on oil changes every couple of months and I did have to replace the wipers lasrt week.
Er.. that's it.
I've got a LandCruiser with everything on it sitting in Darwin but I have to say the "hilux" is sweet.
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It's amazing how overpriced old cars and trucks are here.
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A piece of 4wd junk with all the tack of the day stuck on.
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Old 16-06-2008, 12:12 AM   #49 (permalink)
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If you live in Bangkok, why do you drive a pickup?
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If you live in Bangkok, why do you drive a pickup?
Because it was cheap 3.0L turbo power. As I said - you must have missed it - that it's a fast road going pick up so no real difference from a car.

I also needed the load carrying ability for my business.

It will be gone next month though as I've just bought a Jazz for the missus and I'll be getting a new WRX or Evo if all goes according to plan.

It's been fun, and I've enjoyed putting 4wd and Fortuner owners in their place, even some higher end Mercedes drivers have been surprised, but she's got to go.

You might as well ask why do millions of Aussies drive utes.
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YouTube - Rootin' in the back of the ute ??
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When you say a work truck, do you mean for you to drive around in or your workers? If it is for a company and for workers to drive the choice would be a Suzuki Carry converted to LPG. Rated for about 1000 kg capacity. If you are 6'6" you may not wish to drive too far but worth a look. This of course depends on location of your nearest LPG station and where it is driven. Dealers here

Sorry no 4x4, but it probably uses the same axle as a Suzuki jeep or Escudo so you could probably get a LSD from a 4x4 store.



349,000 + 18,000 for the comversion fuel cost per km between 1.4 and 1.6 baht per km depending on who drives.
Used to be 329,000 but they are getting very popular. Tata aslo builds pickups but I don't know the cost and where any dealers are. CarryBoy and others make backs for Suzuki as do others who make those aluminum tops.
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If you are off-roading and want to look like a right knobber with snorkels and Bigfoot style suspension obviously a 4wd will be better.
As opposed to a right nobber driving a pickup hotted up like a sedan trying to drag race anyone who comes up to a set of lights next to you? With a lowered suspension you could probably carry more weight in a jazz or a wrx. I am sure you will be a lot happier driving a real road going car for your street racing antics in bumfuck bkk.

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A 2wd pick-up is far better platform for building a fast road going pick up.
Just as a 4wd is a better platform for building a competent off road pick up.
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Old 17-06-2008, 06:38 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Why don't you just get a tuk tuk? Not the ones in Bangkok but the farm ones? Go forever and only 80k new. you'll fit right in then. I don't get what you are trying to do with that front end, is it a 4wd front end your putting in but not connected? seems like a lot of stuffing around, i dont see any pickup carrying 2 tonnes.
A tuk-tuk isn't a bad idea. I'm also shopping for a small used Kubota tractor which would be perfect for getting around the farm and picking the palm.
I might go for a new one too I heard they run about 150K, haven't found a dealer yet.
The 4wd front on the old Nissan would be hooked up, they change out the transmission for one with a transfer-case.
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As opposed to a right nobber driving a pickup hotted up like a sedan trying to drag race anyone who comes up to a set of lights next to you?
It's usually the 4wd or Fortuner owning clowns that try that then get severely embarrassed especially on winding and challenging roads.

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Just as a 4wd is a better platform for building a competent off road pick up.
Yes, problem is 95% of them never really go off road. All show and no go.

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I am sure you will be a lot happier driving a real road going car
Me and the pick-up had a lot of fun. If I get my WRX I may well be happier. Time will tell. I've had very fast cars before, and all vehicles provide happiness in different measures.
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Yea that would be good too bad it's all the way in Chiang Mai.
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Yea that would be good too bad it's all the way in Chiang Mai.
No worries. They are everywhere at about the same price.
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Í would wait a bit before buying, the fuel price should push the market price of s/h trucks down and as intrest rate goes up there will be defaulters
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