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  • #16
    interesting

    Thanks for the interesting summary.

    the BMW might have been alright by the way...though it sounds like they coud have been better prepared. I have had no trouble going to many places in a standard sedan that are seen as 4X4 country ie Kennedy Ranges, Mt Agustus, Tunnel Creek, MacDonnel Ranges etc. I find that the sedan floats over the rough stuff with ease, the softer suspension helps.....just watch anything that threatens to thump the exhaust etc.....some cautionary driving is all that is required but no more than in the 4X4.....in some cases the sedan goes around dirt bends much better having a wider track and longer wheelbase. Also the sedan is lighter and not as tough on tyres. I am talking about a Falcon......they are pretty good for Oz conditions.......most outback roads are pretty good these days.

    Of course when i take the 4X4 it gives me an edge for some wilder locations and some security that it will get me out of loose stuff, not bottom out and look the part. the price paid is less comfort and highrer fuel costs.
    Serious Crusty Curmudgeon, Curmudgea West
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    • #17
      Fords are flat out staying together on bitumen let alone on dirt tracks!

      Just joking... Holden man

      *Edit - Holy dig up an old thread batman!*
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      • #18
        well

        well, yep, I should have kept quiet on brand, but beggars can't be choosers...I got it cheap off a friend, is a superb country cruiser, auto EFi, 92 EB.....the straight 6 is solid and reliable, been all over OZ and never missed a beat towing a camper trailer. Still going strong.

        Anyway, not knocking any brand, but sometimes I think we underate the ability of todays cars to go to most places, unless they are driven by german tourists of course.......who don't read maps, have no water or fuel and think they can drive from Alice to Dampier across the Gibson!

        I have retired it for long distance off-road nowadays of course for the Prado.
        Serious Crusty Curmudgeon, Curmudgea West
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        • #19
          Muzza I've seen falcons in the NT go most places a 4x4 would go! :shock:
          2008 GXL M6 D4D, Silver
          Build Up---> [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=2315[/url]

          [b]{[/b]ATS Ridepro/Bilstein Lift[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Dual Batteries with RanOx Battery Booster[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]600w Projecta 240v Inverter[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Dunlop AT3's / MT MTZ's on Speedy Grande Rims[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]ARB Deluxe Winch Bar[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]IPF900XS Spotties - Converted to 50w 4300k HID[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]35w H4-3 4300k HID Hi-Lo Conversion[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]ARB Underbonnet Compressor[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]GME TX3440[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]T-Max 10,000lb winch[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Safari Snorkel[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Milford Cargo Barrier[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]Rhino HD Roofies & AT1410 Roof Tray[b]}[/b] [b]{[/b]60L Waeco[b]}[/b]
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