Which 4WD is better?

[baboo]

Which 4WD system is better off-road?

- Mitsu (12 Dakar win isn't just a fluke)
- Jeep (Old brand name, been around since WWI)

Who else is out that? MB, Isuzu, Land Rover...

Which system will be the best off-road? I don't know too much about off-road driving, but Mitsu's 12 Dakar win seems to prove a lot...what do you guys think?..

[lonelydriver]

the dakar vehicles are pretty much custom built machines. they don't share too many parts with consumer vehicles.

vehicles you can buy, i'd say landrover and toyota landcrusiers. they're the most popular around the world for extreme conditions

[KevC]

Subaru and Audi... but not for serious off-road conditions

[baboo]

the dakar vehicles are pretty much custom built machines. they don't share too many parts with consumer vehicles.

vehicles you can buy, i'd say landrover and toyota landcrusiers. they're the most popular around the world for extreme conditions

I see....I thought that Mitsu Montero is quite capable of off-road too, not sure how it holds against the Rover...

[TenzoR]

Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser (well not the latest 2 gen which are too civilized) or Merc G Wagon. Pure mechanical goodness

[baboo]

Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser (well not the latest 2 gen which are too civilized) or Merc G Wagon. Pure mechanical goodness

yeah..the hand made G wagon looks really nice...but at 111k base price...I don't know if I want to drive it through mud....

How about Jeep? Anyone care to share experience with Jeep?

[deuce]

How about Jeep? Anyone care to share experience with Jeep?

i loved my tj.
took it places i didnt think it would go

it was finally done in by a caddy hitting it at 120+

[baboo]

i loved my tj.
took it places i didnt think it would go

it was finally done in by a caddy hitting it at 120+

is TJ the equivilent of the wrangler X? My co-worker got one of those and it is quite nice, but I think it is very thirsty on gas..oh well, it is expected anyways...

sorry to hear that it got hit...was it a total?

[nalababe]

Are you really comparing AWD with 4WD? Definately two differnt processes. What are you actually looking for with regards to performance.

[Morphius909]

4Runner, Landcruiser are good bets.

Land Rovers have massive reliability problems. I know several owners and all they do is complain. I wouldn't take one 4x4ing for the life of me. We own a 07 4runner and it's built like a tank.

Explorer, Jeep are probably decent options as well.

[jed]

Most SUV's are for extra traction getting groceries, not crawling hills.

Jeep has more than one type of transfer case available too. For the most part, AWD (where front wheels drive about 60%, rear 40%) works great for regular population. This can transfer depending upon the manufacturer, 90% either way.

True 4WDers like it when they can lock in the transfer case and their axles (lockers in some Jeeps). Most of this type is done aftermarket for the hardcore. Rallying is a different animal than rockcrawling. Lockers make it kind of hard to turn a corner at a traffic light for most peeps. Depends upon what you're looking for and what you want to do.

[bionicbadger]

unimog is what you want

[pfbmgd]

AWD is for city and highway work.4WD is for off road work.

The AWD is probably what 99% of people would use .4WD is great off roading or getting out deep ruts or snow banks.

For AWD go for Subaru or Toyota.

For 4WD go for Toyota 4runner ,Tundra,Tacoma or FJ .These are the best for the money .Don`t even bother looking at Jeep.

[nalababe]

AWD is for city and highway work.4WD is for off road work.

The AWD is probably what 99% of people would use .4WD is great off roading or getting out deep ruts or snow banks.

For AWD go for Subaru or Toyota.

For 4WD go for Toyota 4runner ,Tundra,Tacoma or FJ .These are the best for the money .Don`t even bother looking at Jeep.

Of course, if cost is a consideration, then Jeep should be considered. They fine, I had one for years as a company car (for driving equipment through snowbelts). FWIW, I mean a real jeep and not the compass or such...

[pfbmgd]

Of course, if cost is a consideration, then Jeep should be considered. They fine, I had one for years as a company car (for driving equipment through snowbelts). FWIW, I mean a real jeep and not the compass or such...

Jeeps are junk.They are great off road vehicles .For regular road use they are crap .High repair cost and the famous Chrysler quality and dependability .