Finally! A 4wd channel that's not about all the fancy things no normal person can afford!

Hey guys I live in South Africa originally from Europe and I got my first 4x4 and it's not the most common hyundai terracan 2.9 crdi and I know it is hyundai but the drive train is mitsubishi pajero 1996. I've started rebuild the suspension and putting new Tyres and building it up I will be posting videos soon

Also - what about Izuzu bakkies - really solid vehicles

About time we had some good content in SA. Keep it up. Am looking at the series 80.

I have, as you can see it on my profile pic camping in Kommetjie caravan park, a 1997 Pajero 3.5 v6 DOHC AUTO long wheel base. I bought it for R48 000.00. I don't like the blister fender shape, therefore i chose this one. Low and behold i have spend another R33 000.00, the engine was rebuild and the spares are expensive because most of the spares i could only get from the dealers. I have also serviced the Transmission the front and rear diffs and the transfer case and the prop shaft and a hole lot off seals and bearings and suspension. I would like a 2 inch lift and airbags at the rear as this Pajero cant handle a load properly. I have so much plans because i am going to make an epic over lander. I would like to fit a rear diff lock then it will be hard to stop this suv anywhere in my mind. After i have rebuild the engine i am now getting 5.7km/p/L no matter how i drive, AND I AM LOVING IT. Everything on it works especially the AC. I have a range of about 550km on the tank, highway driving. I have filled it up ones where i chucked 103L in the tank before it was full. My 2 cents

Bought me November 2022 a good looking 80series 4.2 1hd-t drove 850km and broke down in Warrenton with a completely busted engine. I found last week a conrod wich is the last essential part for the engine rebuild……. and I fought it would be easy to get Cruiser parts in SA. Should have shipped my Patrol from Europe and save me a bit of money 😂😂

I was really happy to bump into this... thnaks man!!! ... I'm actually looking for a looking for a reasonably priced overlander... & I'm all over the Patrol... the 100 series is also good but I'll have to sell one of my kidneys for that one

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

Hay I was looking around the other day and there is not much out there right now :( But maybe when the winter comes people will start selling again. Look for one that some one has spent the money on all ready you will save in the long run (on average). Been working on the colt today and apart form some bits and bobs everything was recycled from what came with the car 5 years ago.

I’m impressed that you kept your comments about the Defender clean (remember the surf off roading days 😄) Anyway nice vid Gareth keep it up

would like to know your thoughts on the parts side of this list. Basic issues cost of parts VS price of vehicle tips of what to look out for in buying second hand Also, you showed some clips of events and spoke about some overland trips. Could we get some more vids on these and top tips of venues to go to? Agreeing with some other comments, great to see some SA content coming through👍

I used to own a 2009 Terios Off Road edition that came with a 50mm lift, side steps, nudgebar etc and 10kw more than standard. I had a set of Goodyear Wranglers in 235/70R16 on it vs standard 215/65r16. I went through De Wildt 4x4 except for Gert se Klip, lots of game farms, Marakele Nation Park in the 4x4 area, Mozambique and the list goes on. I miss that car alot. 12km/l, faster robot to robot than a Standard Velociti Golf and drive almost anywhere

Let's grow your channel. We need this in SA and all the input and info regarding trips taken and so on. I'll stay tuned.

@jasonsasmanGTR

3 жыл бұрын

Check out kzread.info/dron/02-dc38AKxWQplGVo52UXw.html

I saw this in 2023. You are correct with most of the models but I personally prefer the land cruiser. Thanks for the channel it was really helpful

Cool..no frills discussion about very capable off road vehicles..good job..

Thanks brother this is the best video for someone trying to buy a car please make a video about second hand bakkies

Cool video did not see the daihatsu terios coming

Dude this video made me really want to come to South Africa. I’ve got a built jeep Cherokee 91 two door that I have set up for over landing. Maybe someday! Post some footage of the terrain!

@R_ovrlnd

3 жыл бұрын

I use to own a 2 door xj , it's so much better than the 4 door. They are nice but parts is a huge problem and expensive. Unfortunately you can't walk into a auto zone and buy the parts of the shelf.

Greetings from the UK. Did Mitsubishi sell their l200 pickup truck in south Africa? early 2000's model, so the K74 engine. I have one that's mechanically in good condition, and am thinking about planning a future adventure, overlanding in Africa. But I think it would only be wise to do so with a vehicle that I can get parts for in Africa!

0:25 I'm glad I'm not the only one 😌

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

How else do you start a morning! cup of Tea and have a look for new car listings.

When is the next video going to be uploaded? 🙌

Good stuff! Here are a few other possible vehicles that should be able tomake the list; Land Rover Discovery 2-3 along with Toyota Land Cruiser J9-12) Prado. Should be available in those price-ranges..... I often hear that SouthAfricans complain about LandRover parts prices...... OK, if one sticks with LR Branded parts, they are dear! No doubt.... BUT when comparing to fi genuine Toyota Parts, they aint bad! The variety of aftermarked / OME parts for a LandRover is WAY bigger & more affordable than the Japanese brands... Food for thoughts :-) & YES I own both LR & Toyota(s)

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

As an Englishman it is a hard thing looking at the bill for a LR but the guys at Gear Up 4x4 near me are rocking the V8 disco 2.

@peters2860

3 жыл бұрын

@@travelongravel3586 Throw us a link Bud🚙

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

@@peters2860 Will do what’s your budget?

@peters2860

3 жыл бұрын

@@travelongravel3586 Well lets have a look whats available in the WWW Marked in 🇿🇦 somewhere around the 100-120K Rand mark 😎😎👍 Had a quick look @ autotrader.za, I see my initial posted vehicle options, are abit optimistic. See what U could dig up please 👍👍. Brgds from 🇳🇴😎

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

@@peters2860 So have a search on my favorite time-killing web sight We buy cars and this is what I found. www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/9B2363870 Diesel Colt bakkie not too many kl and will be good off-road. Under budget but looks in good nic. www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/77CD75091 Mazda drifter with camper conversion if your doing more Overlanding trip this will be great and supper easy camping! might not be great on hard 4x4 tracks. www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/76FBA0875 v6 Prardo with a front bumper. high kl but if the service history checks out should be good with a good service. more investigation on that one but it caught my eye. www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/706AC5108 Mitsubishi Pajero looks lifted with big wheels. Haven driven the previous vision of this they are good offroad with lots of space and are very comfy! low kl for the diesel so all happy there. (though we buy cars have it as an inline 6 hmmmmm) www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/662F86119 Another Pajero but with from are rear bars also looks lifted but would need to get hand's on to check. probably get the price down too. Don't know when you will be in South Africa but keep an eye on we buy cars coz they do have a lot of care rotate around a lot. Lastly just because I would love to get this for the channel and overland it and show you all how much it would break down but it would also be amazing fun! www.webuycars.co.za/buy-a-car/AE5E64858

Sounds to good to be true but like the content.

For the people who owned Mitsubishi Colt in South Africa I heard the parts were very hard to find and were expensive I wanna know because I wanna buy one?

What about Mazda Bt 50 I haven't seen one ever do overlanding my question is why? Is it because not a reliable car? Please help?✌

Just found your channel, what province are you out of? Just moved here from the US.

The Terios I believe is a first gen Toyota Rav 4 - so a good vehicle. What about Suzuki?

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

I find the Suzuki Jimnys quite pricy so I left them out.

Where do you find the vehicles for these prices? I can't find anything under R120 000

Honda crv mk1 really good 4x4 and cheap or discovery 1 200 300tdi

Awesome discussion, but I don’t think your prices are to reflective of the market. A lot of the colts are closer to 100kcand the Toyota’s are over 170k ...

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

True If they are in good condition. I was focusing on the hire miles and more ruff examples. I was looking for cheap ideas after all. (all prices where found on We By Cars.co.za)

You forgot a jimny... probably the most capable 4x4 on the market, it's small but with some creative packing you can pretty much go any where

@travelongravel3586

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't they are just not that cheep!

Not finding some of these cars in the range you listed them🤔

@travelongravel3586

4 жыл бұрын

check out we buy cars that’s where I did most of my research

@namibgtv6

3 жыл бұрын

The newer Pajero’s should not be considered a serious off roader, Really. All round independent suspension (like a sedan), NO ground clearance, NO articulation, massive rear overhang. Shite things in general. You would probably be better of with a Subaru Forester than in a newer Pajero going off road. Oh, and if you try to use it like a proper off roader, you wear out all the suspension bushings fairly quickly, and the damn thing will eat up tires like mad. And the bushes cost a fortune to have replaced. And for you Pajero fanboys out there ready to fight back on this, driving your Pajero over a dune or down a 2 track road is generally not what i would consider offroading.. You can literally take most AWD sedans nearly everywhere any of these pathetic newer Pajero’s can go. Junk. And they are hopelessly expensive for what they are. A tall estate car….

"Fuel Prices are dropping" :'(

Own a Colt rodeo 1995, it is not a 4x4 The thing is 26 yrs old, took me from creche till university and it is still here

Fuel prices are dropping.... No Nostradamus are you 🙄🤣🤣🤣

I don't see small compact suv's as overlanding vehicles. Off road vehicles definitely, but not overlanding vehicles. Space and load capability is key and trying to force a vehicle to do something it was never meant for, is totally impractical. Another bang for buck offroader you could look at, is the old 1st & 2nd gen Discoveries, as well as the SFA Hilux and 60 series cruisers.

Your prices are Very off....

When is the next video going to be uploaded? 🙌

@travelongravel3586

4 жыл бұрын

Waiting for some of the parks to open up then we are hitting the road