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DAihatsu Fourtrak,,,,but leave it in 2wd unless 4wd is absolutely essential to regain forward progress....go back to 2wd as soon as the ground regains any sort of firmness or grip....really saves wear & tear on the tranny!
Old-school, best diesel engine for the job....on road, 30+ MPG, but will run on pretty much anything if needs be [accidentlaly put 20-odd litres of U/L petrol in mine last spring...never missed a beat!]
Warmer than a L/rover, more human bodyspace than a Defender [etc]...will tow a town the size of Oldham..[genuine, factory-specified, 3.5 tonne towing limit]...should never be washed, except just before the MoT....will always start if one waits for the first or second click, from under the bonnet...on the first turn of the starter.
Bodyshell rot now picked up [due to seatbelt mounts]...even though it has a chassis....which is a shame, really.
Headlights not very good, so maybe an idea to fit a bull bar...just in case?
Cupholder too [unlike defender?]......and no-one cares if you're in front, only doing 50mph! [it's about expectations?]...but the turbo diesel [proper one, no electronics needed].....will suddenly push you up to 60 or 70 in an instant....which followers may find annoying?
Agressive tyres might be useful for the actual ground one needs the vehicle for....but getting there, and back, on tarmac roads with such tyres needs a good deal more care than some are prepared to give...so I suggest imposing yor own, lower, speed limts?
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