The fact that little unmodified Samurai did so well against those trucks either with lifts, traction controls or off road tyres is just amazing. The little engine that could!

@chaoticgamer5410

5 жыл бұрын

Calum they aren’t trucks though

@brucemcdougall8920

4 жыл бұрын

they are the best offroad vehicle standard bar none.

@CalumRaasay

4 жыл бұрын

Bruce McDougall damn right, i own the generation after this myself!

@BabyCharlotteschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember my buddy buying one almost brand new when I was a kid. Thing was awesome. Too bad we had no clue how capable they were back then, we were only like 14 or 15 years old and he was probably 16 or so.

@billgreenly5522

3 жыл бұрын

Jeeps are trucks lmao

All 3 of those vehicles were respectable in their own right - but the diamond in the rough was the unmodified Samurai which kicked butt - way to go Nathan!!

@tjjordan7074

4 жыл бұрын

My friend had a samurai that he lifted a little bit and put bigger tires on and there's some engine modification and I think was mean ever go anywhere

@jamey48

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I think Nathan killed it. And for way less money, on street tires. When the suzuki first imported them in to the U.S.. I had a friend go from MD. To FL to buy one. At that time I had never even heard of the samurai.

"Other British tech, that slight rod knock you hear. Handy feature." 😂😂

@xzysyndrome

4 жыл бұрын

The woes of cheap unleaded when it requires the top shelf stuff...

@Dean0017

4 жыл бұрын

That engine was developed in the US by Chev.

@knowmycars1

4 жыл бұрын

I died laughing at that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BionicRusty

4 жыл бұрын

😂 and the safety feature of dripping oil as you drive. So if you get lost just follow the drips of oil home. TheBest4x4ByFar. 👍😁 I’ve owned those LR’s and seeing this one really makes me want another ♥️

@dash456789

3 жыл бұрын

Dean S Buick actually.

Absolutely love these budget rig tests! I know you guys are a review channel so you test the latest 80 grand stuff, but honestly this kind of video is my favorite since it deals with stuff normal people actually can buy. Thank you for all your work making this content!

The Suzuki should get extra credit for not being modified

@alvarogil6921

5 жыл бұрын

all season tires too boot. Pretty awesome.

4 жыл бұрын

all days tires HAHA

@cannonball666

4 жыл бұрын

And the Landrover should be disqualified for not being "budget" and "cheap" as the title reads.

@GeneralNOH

4 жыл бұрын

@@cannonball666 even modified the Discos are still very cheap 4x4s. Cheapest in their class by a long shot.

@billyputnam6892

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Steele. You are right on the money there with that whole statement! But I also have to add a few more things to that. The poor Sammy is even more let down by the (Guy's) poor maintenance on the running gear of the Samurai and have the presence of mind to actually try and make this run off of the three of them as reasonably close to each other's vehicles and at least have the decency to appear to make it look equal to the other two. And have the correct information on them all as well! The carbureted Sammy's engine is 46horse power up until the end of 89 when they started production of the throttle body injection and that engine is rated at 65hp and the longer stroke 1.6-8valve engine in the Sidekicks in 89 was rated at 81hp. But the drag race was kinda a setup from the last few videos of the series to try and make the Sammy look even worse and if they had just simply some of the basic maintenance on the running gear and get the carburator repaired and the ignition system brought up to snuff and replaced the fluids in the driveline components to reduce the parasitic losses to maximize the running gear they wouldn't have been able to catch up with him with that large amount of a head start! Next whomever told them to keep the tires aired up to maximize the ground clearance and deal with the consequences of a set of tires that are very dry and a terrible tire for the lightweight of the Sammy and it just seems like over and over again Tommy and his father wants to degrade the Samurai over and over and over! They've done nothing but handicap the entire series and leave it completely stock with completely worn out part's and make statement after Stament that it's a very rough riding and basic vehicle and there's Nothing they can really do to change it! And worse when they did finally get a new set of tires on it they went for the cheapest option to keep the tire and available traction on the lowest possible levels while they buy part after parts for the Jeep's and the other vehicles in the test fleet! I have been working on Sammy's for 30 years and it's Paramount to have a correctly tuned carburetor and correctly timed engine and the valves correctly adjusted for the power to be even close to the factory 46hp levels but when they are they have no problem getting down the highway and getting to 65mph on Small tires! My stock carbureted Sammy is easily capable of doing 65-70mph on a set of 30inch BFG AT ko tires and get fuel mileage in the lower 30mpg. But it's correctly tuned and taken care of. But it also doesn't hurt knowing how to drive off road as well. But also why didn't they put the Sammy in the middle of the two of them on the highway to share breaking through the wind going up hill? O well I hope that you all have a great time with your Sammy's and if anyone is near the Northeast of the country and you're looking for a Samurai to own one! I have a bunch of them from stock to fully built and carbureted ones to the 94 fuel injected one's! Best wishes. Bill

Much more entertaining than watching them "test" $45k+ poseur trucks that will never leave pavement.

@ftboomer1

5 жыл бұрын

I did Hell's Revenge in my 2018 Raptor. That was entertaining, Plus, I got to blast to 100+ on the way back from Moab.

@Ryno-fp7pm

5 жыл бұрын

@@ftboomer1 I bet that was fun. I'm so glad you actually use your Raptor for what it was designed to do. In my neck of the woods, in the 5 years I've been into off roading, I've yet to see one even on a well graded forest service road.

@radicalgreek99

5 жыл бұрын

Raptors are really sweet off road. I hate seeing people buy them and never take them off road. What a waste of money

@bobvincent4841

4 жыл бұрын

Uh uh. Plenty more peeps want to see the Tremor, PowerWagon, and AT4 all go back and DO HELL'S REVENGE, or HELL'S GATE, or GOLDEN CRACK when there is NO snow.

Where I am from, we call the suzuki Samurai: "The mountain goat"; because it can climb anything like a mountain goat.

@deucedaprodeuca

3 жыл бұрын

You can order the base models with whatever extras, so you don't have to hunt for dealers that have them.

@restartrestart581

3 жыл бұрын

Ppl who don't experience goats don't really understand the gravity of the statement.

@BabyCharlotteschannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@restartrestart581 for sure. I've seen them climb up ledges that 4 wheel drive ATV's have trouble with and then get driven home afterwards..

@richardpaul4117

3 жыл бұрын

@@BabyCharlotteschannel I have a 87 with a spring over axle, front and rear sparten lockers and 6.5 transfer case gears & a Toyota carb. 17 in rims 32 in tires k2 . Nissan versa electric steering. Climbs the rocks that jeep Rubicon can't do. Look up Zuks of AZ

I must say I kept being surprised how well that tiny Samurai with street tires and little clearance went over those obstacles. Nathan sure knows how to handle this car. And very enjoyable video guys! Good fun.

Suzuki with highway tyres, stock standard. No Mods. Best mini truck Ever !

"I think my kidney just shot out my armpit" - Nathan. I would say that the Suzuki is a good vehicle for Nathan since it pretty much needs to be driven at 11 off-road. I loved the show this morning. Thanks for all you guys do.

I haven't laughed so much in a long time.. watching Nathan get thrown around the suzuki was hilarious

@stephenisaaks1

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. His expression while wearing that cap & glasses when he realized he was losing hard in the Samurai 🤣

`I am impressed with the Samurai. It is no joke!

@BabyCharlotteschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Bone stock no less, not even decent tires on the thing!

I had a Samurai back in high school. Had a hockey puck lift and 31s. Thing could go anywhere. Glad to see these vehicles still going strong in 2019. Great video!!

@troyp9485

5 жыл бұрын

S Walters anybody who never drove one off road made fun of them. But they are awesome

@seanmares2406

5 жыл бұрын

How could you lift a samurai with a hockey puck its spring under that would just lower it

@mcscotty325

5 жыл бұрын

If I recall correctly, they were wedged between the springs, not the spring and axle. Had a backyard mechanic do it for $50. Held up well. Only problem was a slight shimmy in the steering at highway speed. Probably not the safest thing, but I was too young, dumb and cool at that time to care.

@MaxC925

5 жыл бұрын

puck lift is a body lift. just thicker than stock bushing between body and frame. suspentions stayed the same just more room for tires

Mad respect to Nathan and the Suzuki...going down some of those hills looked real sketchy!

@ayehtunohn

5 жыл бұрын

He was the only one laughing like a madman when going over the obstacle. Joy of driving a Zook!

"I'm really glad these brakes are working. Front discs and rear drums; old school." NOW FEATURED ON THE BRAND NEW TOYOTA TACOMA!!!

@onemansvintage

3 жыл бұрын

AirborneVet our 1990 pickup has the same setup lol. Some things never change

@BabyCharlotteschannel

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy that they haven't upgraded to 4 wheel disk brakes in every single vehicle made nowadays!

lmao! I love how the Samurai is just the little engine that could just power through everything with its 60hp engine

@Mohamed-jb9yx

3 жыл бұрын

lol WTF I am impressed

@ethans7682

3 жыл бұрын

Gear reduction is more important than power, the most desirable part on a rubicon is the transfer case.

I want the samurai. Re-tire it. Give it a lift. Overhaul the engine. Go have fun. Good job on this video guys. I loved it

@bladeslicemaster5390

4 жыл бұрын

Lunchbox locker in rear is a must!

@Littlegoblinfatface

4 жыл бұрын

Troy P too weak of an engine to do any serious mods

@thatsrandom4962

4 жыл бұрын

Troy P u would need to revamp the inside, they come so crappy

@NiceRoadTrucker

4 жыл бұрын

You get a 90BHP K12C(1.2L compared to the G13 1.3L) in newer Suzukis here in India and a better 5 Speed Manual, would be a straight fit into the vehicle. The Samurai(Called the Gypsy here) is an absolute Mountain Goat of the Auto World.Conquers the Himalayas, the Thar deserts, The Rann of Kutch, The Western Ghats and the Seven Sisters without a problem.Went out of production here this Year(2020!).

@yesno.idontknow.587

4 жыл бұрын

100th like!

When a Land Rover the weighs 4500 + pounds with a V8 that makes as much horsepower as a Jeep Liberty is the fastest car in a drag race, you know it's a rough drag race.

@michaelanderson1859

3 жыл бұрын

My suzuki vitara had a 2.0L I4 with 90HP. Worked great. My Suzuki XL-7 2.8L V6 Had 180 hp. Loved that thing and you could even get a version with 3rd row seating 7 passenger

@ivanfromtheeast4709

3 жыл бұрын

I mean the Jeep woulda pretty much destroyed everything if it had the 4.0 i6

" Other little British tech, is that slight rod knock you hear " LMAO!! tommy... 42:38

A jeep without a 4.0 is like a pizza without sauce. You're missing the best part.

@wilpharaoh3276

4 жыл бұрын

The new 2.0 Turbo brings it

@fshalor738

4 жыл бұрын

Sure... And Japan makes some other things which sort of compete a bit more directly. Those are also pizza without sauce. (but not cheap for reasons.)

@hotrodharley2053

4 жыл бұрын

Japan 👎

@wilpharaoh3276

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Giffin you are high..... it’s a 2.0 firstly.and secondly it has a turbo that makes it 15hp less, but higher torque than the 4.0

@wilpharaoh3276

4 жыл бұрын

@GKeeper316 Not sure where you are getting your info from. Must be reading on some inaccurate site instead of actually owning a jeep (fanboy)? Nobody was ever debating that the engine has changed. It has evolved for sure. And there is not a 2.0L Turbo diesel in the new JL's. Sorry guy, stop being so angry.

The samurai was very awesome to watch being bone stock

the samurai is really cool car in my book

@BenJaminLongTime

5 жыл бұрын

I am a old Jeep lover and owner but I agree, I wouldn't mind owning the Samurai or Land Rover too, they don't have to be superior to be perfectly cool vehicles.

@troyp9485

5 жыл бұрын

It’s unfortunate we don’t get the new Jimny

@GarySlegg

5 жыл бұрын

It's good, but it has no towing capability and very little storage capacity inside - not really an expedition vehicle, more a recreational one

@seanmares2406

5 жыл бұрын

That's why I have owned a samurai for 20 years

@slederboy

5 жыл бұрын

if you have more than 2 people I would agree, but on my own, my Sami has been my overland vehicle for 6 years. best car and off-roader I've ever owned.@@GarySlegg

The Suzuki really impressed me! I am amazed at what she could do. Good job fellas, great video!

The Suzuki and Nathan win. No lift kit. No grippy tires. Winner!

The winner should be the Samurai. It's the least modified of all three, sorry Nathan

@johnisnor8567

5 жыл бұрын

Plus the only reason he got stuck was because nathan made a mistake. He took a bad line.

@knewsom

5 жыл бұрын

Suzuki Samurai are truly underrated. Big fan, and that's coming from a 3x Land Rover owner.

@grumpy4577

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnisnor8567 exactly. The samurai is very capable, especially if one knows how to off road.

@supergearhead152

5 жыл бұрын

It was already trailered back to Colorado because it was so slow on the highway in mountains. lifting it and bigger tires is just going to make it trailer queen

@knewsom

5 жыл бұрын

@@supergearhead152 Turbo that shit mang

Andre needs a Lada Niva to challenge these trucks.

@colind9638

5 жыл бұрын

Justin Rother Good shout! Did the Niva ever get imported to US/Canada?

@chrismichael1161

5 жыл бұрын

Nope

@Luka-ox4qk

5 жыл бұрын

There are some in Canada and also in the US probably

@mardamek

5 жыл бұрын

They were imported to Canada, but not the US. When I was in driving school (years ago), the instructor told me that back in the 70's US military got introduced to the NIva during some kind of joint exercise with the Canadians and they were impressed how it kept up with the army Jeeps and on some sections it was even superior. So, they were interested in purchasing it and were working on the contract, but Soviet invasion of Afghanistan sort of put an end to it.

@freedom24v86

5 жыл бұрын

I wish we got the niva in the usa ... Would make a great ltv ( light tactical vehicle )

I think Nathan was having the most fun in the Samuari. Literally just floor it and hang on haha.

@jasonmartineau6441

4 ай бұрын

Can't say the same for his kidney, though. LOL!

Suzuki won. Best mpg, chapest, and pretty much made it through everything with no mods.

@ahmedalabry5970

3 жыл бұрын

Only if it was cheaper where i live 😔

@BabyCharlotteschannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahmedalabry5970 yeah it's crazy how much they have gone up in price. I'd love to have one, if it was a 2nd vehicle or if I didn't have to commute 45 minutes to and from work every day. I love Love my ZJ Grand Cherokee's, and I've had every motor they came with, 4.0, 5.2 and the 5.9 but I'll take a 4.0 straight 6 any day!

@chanceym6000

3 жыл бұрын

do you know how expensive back surgery is

@dirtsailoroff-road5580

3 жыл бұрын

@@chanceym6000 I have a broken back. yes i do.

@dylanmccallister1888

3 жыл бұрын

I ended up with a daihatsu rocky when i looked for one

Truely enjoy these lengthy videos, and Nathan's comic relief, dude is so light on his feet

@auctioncreation8517

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, these longer videos are great!

45 minutes of solid entertainment.

@escargotiskuhol

5 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen so far this year

@chrisjusta3655

5 жыл бұрын

there is nothing cool about beating up on old trucks.....

@ghostofkyiv3422

5 жыл бұрын

45 min of pure trash

@1985cactus

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisjusta3655 If by nothing you mean everything, then yes.

@chrisjusta3655

5 жыл бұрын

@@1985cactus these GIRLY boys... can not drive and I didn't mean drive them hard.... they have no idea how to drive and abuse anything that they attempt to drive.

I love how a lot of people say modify the Suzuki, but the point is to show just how capable it is in stock form. I've a 88 1/2 and besides 225 tires its stock and will Stay that way. It is and proved to be just as capable! Go Samurai!

Tommy - I think the gas mileage run will be a little more in our favor Nathan - HELL YEAH!! 🤣🤣

Does everyone else here HATE Consumer Reports for the false hit job they did on the Suzuki Samurai?? I know I do.

@wolfman9999999

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much.

@PhotographyBABAK

5 жыл бұрын

Fake News !

@daftnord4957

5 жыл бұрын

at the time it was new? what did they say?

@wolfman9999999

5 жыл бұрын

@@daftnord4957 it's seriously easier for you to Google consumer reports Suzuki lawsuit. It's WAY too long of a story to type out here.

@radicalgreek99

5 жыл бұрын

Suzuki samurai were one of the best off road vehicles ever built.

The Suzuki got stuck because the driver didn't watch where he was driving?

@9gello

4 жыл бұрын

I think he did that on purpose

@Yankeeprepperasshat

4 жыл бұрын

The driver is obviously an idiot with zero off-road experience, or even basic logic. My wife drives a civic and probably could negotiate that trail better than this loser. He didn’t even try cranking his wheels to get un-stuck. Samurai’s are WAY more capable than he makes them look. The driving skill is very important and he has ZERO skill.

@johanbotha6841

4 жыл бұрын

@@Yankeeprepperasshat check out the zero dollar zook they really show what it can do

@travissierra21

4 жыл бұрын

Imasurvivor It’s a television show for entertainment and some education. I’m pretty sure that they did that on purpose for the show

You guys should get an old Montero (pre 94 I think). they were rock solid and the 4wd was excellent. center and rear lockers.

Nathan is bouncing around in that Samurai like the last tic-tac in the container.

Suzuki Samurai

No one else on the highway knew you all were racing but you! 😂

@escargotiskuhol

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Well I own a few Land Rovers and years later owning the 2003 Discovery 2 with CDL lever selector and with a few bits/mods added and no issues whatsoever PERIOD ! We take it everywhere on and off road and its the best money spent. Nothing to modify on the powertrain just lift and change tires and go have fun. Everything is beefed up from factory and serviceable and made to last. So far 182,000 miles and still strong and you can do the maintenance yourself as well and plenty of surplus parts if you ever break anything or need to change any bits interior or exterior and all cheap from ebay LMAO yup a used complete with conversion in the event yours did NotCome with all linkages/cables included for the folks who want a CDL/locking center diff, the entireTransfer case shipped is only $265. These rovers are BUILT TO LAST FOR GENERATIONS and we say AMEN ! Cheers mate !

@Spoons81

4 жыл бұрын

Got a discovery this week. Was broken down on the highway and the guy said if I can get it to run its mine... all I did was clean the battery terminals and buy a new battery and the thing started right up. It has a few minor issues, three amigos, saggy headliner and it is in need of a driveshaft, new cooling and xyz switch. That being said, it still runs no problem, I'm working on getting parts for it but everytime i get in that thing and drive it i can't help but smile. Best suv I've ever been in.

@zandercraghead5355

3 жыл бұрын

Love my discovery, I have a 1998 d1

My buddy bought a Suzuki , early model before the Samurai and that little bugger impressed me no end at what it could do off roading , no gimmicks (they didn't exist yet) , manuel locking hubs and an engine that was smaller than my motorcycle and we had no problems on the trails keeping up with the bigger machines and the small size was actually a benefit in the bush and forest trails and a good addition was actual floor drain plugs if you screw up a river crossing and flood it !

This channel has become television production level.

@bernardhossmoto

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, better than The Grand Tour!

@dchawk81

5 жыл бұрын

Complete with ads!

@aceboogie8986

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt go as far to say that

@AbominableJoshie

5 жыл бұрын

It hurts to watch with how contrived it all is, but the content can be pretty great sometimes. I just hope that they make it seem a little less... forced.

@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936

5 жыл бұрын

Naa, top gear rip off.

Banzai Samurai!!! Please give the Samurai a small lift, better tires and cheap engine overhaul.

@troyp9485

5 жыл бұрын

Jarrod King that samurai is probably working with about 50 hp by now. An engine overhaul would fix that right up.

@slederboy

5 жыл бұрын

@ben walker they only topple from poor driving. I bought my Sami with a 6 inch lift and it has never threatened to roll.

@-._._._-_._._.-

5 жыл бұрын

Toyota hilux axles, lower gear ratio, and the smallest lift that will fit 35's without major surgery.

@-._._._-_._._.-

5 жыл бұрын

and a snorkel, every off-roader is better with a snorkel.

Awesome video, fun and entertaining to watch, with energetic and enthusiastic participants. Your channel is a replacement for traditional TV shows for me.

This channel has come a long way in the last few years. Well done lads.

Suzuki Forever! We need the Jimny in North America!

@baliseafishing7550

4 жыл бұрын

Check the New Jimmy 2019, You will love it

@XerxesTheGreatOne

4 жыл бұрын

I know, I already do! The problem is we don't get it in North America. If not by Suzuki, I surely hope that a rebadge version, can make that into North America, through Toyota or GM like the old Chevrolet Trackers did.

@beemrmem3

4 жыл бұрын

I’d buy one!

@tomastylecek7209

3 жыл бұрын

yes, if they bring it ill get one and this time not sell it, ever

@darkerbrother1

2 жыл бұрын

It would be perfect for Surf Fishing. True 4WD and extremely light weight

I love you guys. Tommy, your Cheap Jeep Challenge inspired me to buy a TJ two weeks ago. Since my original purchase price of $2500, I've spent an additional $3500 making it an off-road machine. Didn't realize that JEEP stands for "Just Empty Every Pocket." That said, I'm having a blast! Can't wait for your next video.

@abqcrutch

5 жыл бұрын

@sebastian Sm : My '99 TJ has 154k miles on it. I'll add that mine has the 2.5L 4 cylinder motor and a 5-speed. No idea and don't care about MPG. I added a 4" Rough Country X-series suspension and 33" Duratracs last week, so that'll affect mpg.

@abqcrutch

5 жыл бұрын

@sebastian Sm I wanted the 4.0, but when I saw what came with this TJ (hard top, soft top, bikini) and realized how mushy the suspension was, I was able to make a sweet deal. Took it out yesterday and the 2.5L did great off-road.

@MultiSpencerc

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and welcome to the TJ Family.

@andoniades

5 жыл бұрын

John, did you get lockers installed and around how much did that run you (if you dont mind me asking). I'm considering getting a tj as well.

@frozen_tundragt9439

5 жыл бұрын

A Land Rover Defender would be a fair competitor to Jeep and Suzuki.

Always told people: Samurai's are quite capable. The Samurai did quite well for being stock with street tires. Not surprisingly, the power to weight ratio of a Samurai vs. a 2.4l TJ is not that much off - if I get that about right the Samurai is around 75hp/ton and the TJ about 100hp/ton and that's not counting the modifications which will put the TJ lower than 100hp/ton. I'm pretty certain that if you give the Samurai a lift and narrow KO2's that are not too big, it would give both the jeep and the land rover a run for it's money. Plus the Samurai has the manual lockers which the TJ lacks. You did prove the point though: you don't need all that much tech to get out and have fun.

@brynjaminjones

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think the Samurai has manual lockers, it just has manual locking front hubs. These don't give any advantage except maybe improved fuel economy due to lower rotating mass when in 2wd - the Jeep just disengages the front driveshaft when in 2wd but it's still rotated by the wheels.

I love that you guys do offroading videos. Keep em coming.

That little Suzuki! Nathan probably needed to see his chiropractor after that but he did it.

@troyp9485

5 жыл бұрын

Carlo Santin he hit that spot all wrong and could have avoided high centering. The samurai could easily do anything with larger tires.

Nathan´s reactions are gold.

The 5 steps to the true Samurai offroad experience: 1) Redlining the engine constantly 2) Hopping and bouncing over everything 3) Never braking because momentum is all you've got 4) Being constantly surprised both you and the car survived 5) Regretting your choices on the drive home

@megarafjogos

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, you forgot the 4 best steps. 1)Be the first to climb that hill or go through the mud hole. 2)Wait half an hour because everyone is now scared that they will get stuck after the little suzuki got through. 3)Watch them get stuck. 4)Go again just to make them even more salty. 5)Profit? Now, to debunk your steps: 1) Redline won't make that much difference in 1st low, the crawl ratio is soo good that the difference is almost none, just keep it in the power band. 2) Hopping and bouncing is what heavy vehicles do, the samurai has the ability of getting traction in every condition, use it and the super low range to maintain momentum. 3) Momentum is not all you've got. You've got great aproach, departure and break-over angles, low weight, amazing low range for a stock vehicle and a reliable vehicle that can be treated like shit and will still get you home in the end of the day. 4) Surprised about what? ladder frame with solid axles on leaf springs and an engine that will go on forever, there is nothing to be surprised about. 5) You won't regret your choices, because at the end of the day, you won't get that smile from any other vehicle. Even if you break something, parts are super cheap, and maintenace is easy to do. Just keep in mind that a vehicle is only as good as it's driver. All the 3 are on newbie level when it comes to off-roading. The samurai only got stuck because of driver error. The other 2 vehicles are modified, the samurai didn't even get to have a good set of all terrain tires on the stock tire size. Give me a stock samurai with 215s and no sway bar and I will go everywhere a stock JL rubicon can go, but the rubicon won't get to the places I can.

@joshkiej6601

4 жыл бұрын

ive done some offroading in a daihatsu rocky, so very much alike the jimny (samurai) it was slightly modified and it was insane how capable it was. no lockers at all, just put it in 4L and it made it through anything we threw at it. a wrangler behind us got stuck in the mud behind us. Fairly sure that the jeep didn't have/use any lockers though.

Amazing video guys! Had a lot of fun watching and re-watching it. A couple of things stood out.. 1. Technique, like choosing the correct line or pace, really stood out. Just because you have a lift doest mean you can bomb through stuff 2. Romans driving, while aided by the electronics, embodies 'as slow as possible as fast as necessary'. A cardinal rule. Props to Nathan though for driving a bog standard Samurai with street tires and no air down 3. As a P38 Rover owner myself, I love the stately driving feel of the Rover V8 and the Landies. Some segements in this video really show case that Keep up the good work!!

At 38:00 Roman recommends getting a used Land Rover if you want to save money, please do not listen to him.

@toddrobertson1398

5 жыл бұрын

That is the worst car advice ever... never buy a Land Rover without a warranty is better advice lol or just don’t buy one period

@tomasmica325

5 жыл бұрын

Ya Know, it’s crazy. Our land rover has gone the last 6000 miles without a single trip to the shop! Now at 150K

@toddrobertson1398

5 жыл бұрын

Lol wow!! 6000! That’s almost Japanese car levels lol seriously I love land rovers but they scare me.

@redpilledpatriot8484

5 жыл бұрын

Tomas Mica 6000? Gotta be a record for a landy

@tomasmica325

5 жыл бұрын

Todd Robertson I mean guys jeez give us a break, we haven’t had it for that long! We’ll let you know how it is longer term

Absolutely fantastic and I can't wait for more... great fun and really well edited... exciting too on the highways chase... You guys are awesome... funny as with the British pinky out (Roman forgot on his tea sipping) lol... Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧💛🇺🇸

The hill race was amazing!! The look on Tommy's face when Roman blew past...#priceless

I absolutely love videos like this I love how you guys show real world comparisons for these vehicles thank you for your channels they truly are helping my wife and I choose our vehicles as our daily commutes thank you and have a blessed day everyone

The samurai won in my book. That thing is awesome 😂

Great fun! TFL is my Top Gear (British Edition) replacement. Plus, Roman, Nathan, Tommy, and Andre have better personalities :)

@escargotiskuhol

5 жыл бұрын

Agree 👍🏼

‘D’ ring on a tow ball!!! Deadly! 😡🤬😱

Id like to see a TJ Rubicon, JK, Rubicon, and JL Rubicon test like this. Just to watch how much things have really changed.

Hey guys, give the Samurai some tyres! I use the Trepadors in the same 205/70R15 size and loving it!

@megarafjogos

5 жыл бұрын

yeah, the samurai is such a slow car that you almost don't feel any difference when driving on the road, might as well put some good off-road tyres on there. A sway bar delete is also very good, more flex for nothing. Also a samurai owner, running 30x9.5r15 on mine.

@rohansharma1856

5 жыл бұрын

I am running 215/75/R15 continental cross contact AT on my samurai and getting over the snow like champ

@Dialysisforever

5 жыл бұрын

Running a Samurai with flipped axles and a Sidekick engine. We are cooking now.

@megarafjogos

5 жыл бұрын

@@Dialysisforever SPOA and 1.6 swap would be overkill, it would destroy the wrangler and the landie :D might as well bring a brand new jeep JL to the test

@chasrmartel4777

5 жыл бұрын

On my '88 Samurai I ran 30 inch Discount Tire Pathfinders. I also had a Lock Rite lunchbox locker and a Calmini full skid plate. That little thing could climb a tree. Took it up goat paths to near the top of Mt. Wrightson in the Santa Rita mountains. Good times!

Nathan is so funny! You need him on everyone of your videos.

@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast

5 жыл бұрын

Funny I was thinking how extremely annoying Nathan is.

@billyputnam6892

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking more like southpark and who killed the Landy!

Nathan screaming banzai definetly added traction to the samurai

This was hilarious and fun to watch, mainly because I have a white 2 door JK sitting on a 4” lift w/ 35’s, very similar to Tommy’s lifted JK, and I absolutely love it. Especially enjoyed Nathan’s expressions during the drag race in the Samurai when he realized he was losing hard 😂

This is why I subbed to this channel. Amazing stuff.

@mattmanky2950

5 жыл бұрын

I subbed to all their channels

Such an entertaining video. As a samurai owner, I was rooting for ya nathan! The best thing about the samurai is how cheap and easy they are to lift. With very little money, a samurai can out perform any jeep out there on the trails.

@charlescole7532

5 жыл бұрын

Any Jeep? Watch a few more Moab videos where they do the actual Jeep trails not the tourist trails.

@2K-Tan

5 жыл бұрын

@@charlescole7532 Capability is just a question of money. How much do you wanna spend? The Samurai and Jeep can be equally as capable. It's all down to your checkbook.

@TheBandit7613

5 жыл бұрын

I have a Jeep. Is that a challenge? When you wanna meet in Moab? How much do you wanna wager?

@slobert1970

5 жыл бұрын

Samari's are cool, but physics. they have a very short wheelbase and many ledges and climbs at moab are just not doable by a samari, no matter how much lift. infact the lift hurts on the steep ledges.

@TheBandit7613

5 жыл бұрын

@@slobert1970 One of my friends has a Sammi. I've worked on it myself and do like them. But when someone writes that they can easily outperform any Jeep, that's not even close to a true statement. They were a good value, pretty tough and a lot of fun but they won't outperform any Jeep.

All 3 trucks were really great bargains. I've owned a Jeep and still own a Disco 1 (modded) plus driven a Suzuki in Tahiti and love them all... great video to encourage people to get out and use them! Thanks team TFL!

This video was awesome! I laughed when Nathan said “I think my kidney just shot out of my armpit!” Poor guy! My fave was the Samurai! Bonsai!!! My little brother has a green one and that little car rocked and went everywhere!

@Eyes0penNoFear

2 жыл бұрын

I have an 87 Samurai, and the giggling you see in this video is on point! You just have to laugh as it beats you up.

I remember watching a Grand Marquis go up that hill lol, that was funny

Ugh, don't use tow balls to recover vehicles. You're showing people incorrect methods here guys.

@rhull3939

5 жыл бұрын

If a tow ball can pull a 15k trailer, it'll work just fine. Stop being a stiff.

@halfchocolatecow3501

5 жыл бұрын

@@rhull3939 Go watch Ronny Dahl's towball recovery video. Even though it's not likely, if it did snap it could kill you.

@eyesurgeon69

5 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the video? It took maybe 50 lbs of force to get it off high center. Tow ball was perfectly fine in this situation. Don't use a sledgehammer when a knuckle tap will work.

@mikem7618

5 жыл бұрын

@@rhull3939 a trailer has weight that pushes down where as when recovering the force is all backwards it is very possible for a D ring or strap to slip off. Very dangerous.

@speterbilt

5 жыл бұрын

He barely even pulled it off the high center

BANZI 😂 that little samurai kicked ass. I was impressed with that stock rig. Sometimes ya just gotta send it.

That Samuri reminds me of 1990 - mini trucks no suspension head hitting the roof. Great!

awesome video......Nathans a hell of a driver keeping that samurai going with the other 2 rigs.

Friendly advice, DO NOT USE HITCH BALL has a recovery point. It's not as bad winching, but never a tow strap. Just use the safety hooks beside the ball, they are designed to withstand a trailer coming disconnected at high speed and therefore are safe for recovery because they can withstand big sudden loads. You can see many videos of hitch balls becoming cannon balls through windshields in recovery situations. Of course use it in a dire situation and for light recovery situations. The pin used to attach the hitch to the hitch reciever is also a good bet. Stay safe and happy wheeling!

@speterbilt

5 жыл бұрын

They didn't use much force to pull it free. Chill out

@speterbilt

5 жыл бұрын

@Tom G posers? Nobody said they do alot of offroad. Let me guess you offroad 365 24/7 and that makes you a pro. Pfft. If they needed to really pull on it they wouldn't have pulled on the tow ball. Get over yourself

@Xaviar002

5 жыл бұрын

@@speterbilt but it's still importabt to point out for those that don't know. Putting it on the ball is common sense so it should be drilled into people so that we work out that dangerous potential. Its not about the TFL guys, its about the nooby offroaders. They deserve to be warned. Whats wrong with that? Know the danger and then do whatever th hell you want with the information is ny view

@dchawk81

5 жыл бұрын

Safety hooks can handle a disconnect but the ball handles the load constantly. Bang on braking, bang on start, up and down bounce, etc. So yeah the ball is plenty strong as long you're not pulling/winching something heavier than the trailer rating stamped in the top of it. Just don't snatch. The d ring will likely pop off. Steady tension will keep it in the groove.

@Xaviar002

5 жыл бұрын

@@dchawk81 sorry but you're wrong. Do your research. Weight if the vehicle has little to do with it. Forces are different and its not designed for those forces.

Ok, after watching several episodes, you guys won me over. The real American TopGear lol

watching in 2020 while stuck inside such awesome mental distancing thank you

Excellent adventure guys! Just bought my own cheap Jeep, a 97 TJ. This channel has really pumped me up!

According to the MPG test, there is absolutely no advantage to buying a 4-cylinder Wrangler! The 4.0 will easily do 15-16 mpg. And the Samurai deserves the same love the Wrangler got, a lift and decent,bigger tires!

@lukestoyz

5 жыл бұрын

I think the stock Sami completely outshined the Jeep and with less drama. If it had the spring over kit with new leafs/shocks, and better tires there would be no need to even mention the Jeep. Lunchbox lockers on that it would be unstoppable.I think it was obvious by the video it was a lil beast

@crashandburnbirner

5 жыл бұрын

So, it's ungodly slow as it is. Now you want to make it even slower???

@RestrictedHades

5 жыл бұрын

Only advantage of the 4cyl is that it’s cheaper

@fredbrackely

5 жыл бұрын

You want to reduce the Suzuki's hp even more with bigger tires?

@ClinttheGreat

4 жыл бұрын

fredbrackely HP doesn’t change, you lose mechanical advantage with bigger tires, which you fix by re-gearing.

Guys, this is one of my favorite episodes. Next time you go out wheeling I'd love to tag along. I live in Northglenn and just picked up an explorer for this purpose. You all seem like the kind of dudes I can relate with. Thanks for sharing. And seriously let me know if you guys wouldn't mind the company I'll buy lunch.

My first ever vehicle was a samurai...I wish I would have never sold it!

@rileybutcher1579

3 жыл бұрын

my first car was a sidekick

Loved this! The Landrover is so much more comfortable doing all of this over that Suzuki.

This is really close to being Old Top Gear quality content right here...

@bazli83

4 жыл бұрын

LOL now you mentioned it, it does

LOL, I love Nathan! Forget the offroading. I can watch him all day!

hahahahaa......I love that ya'll did this now in February. Classic Colorado wheelers. I love it!

I understand the excitement of winching Nathan out but that has to be one of the unsafest recoveries I've seen. Don't winch or recover off a D-shackle that is just lazily looped around a tow ball. That tow ball is going to snap right off and hit someone. I see two recovery points on the rear bumper of the Suzuki. Why not use those? Tow balls are not rated for recovery, at all. Also Roman and Tommy aren't clear from the danger zone at all. Tommy is filming right in the middle of it. Unsafe practices if you ask me. Go look at the Ronny Dahl tow ball recovery videos to get a better understanding.

@ericandrevarela5695

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I was not the only one to notice...

@kylemcguire537

5 жыл бұрын

Beat me to it, I cringed when I saw that. Stay safe guys

@mxerb5912

5 жыл бұрын

You’re making something out of nothing. That was about the most benign recoveries ever. You’re referring to the video using a jerk strap. Totally different.

@Xaviar002

5 жыл бұрын

I just made a similar comment, I'd like to see these guys set the example. You don't want people seeing this and thinking it's how it's done.

@timfox2344

5 жыл бұрын

Looked like a locking cinch was attached to the ball

Those little Suzis were TOUGH ...

I've got a 2003 Chevy Astro van all-wheel drive that I am modifying and hopefully we'll take the trail rides

That was awesome!!! You guys all work together so well. I was actually laughing out loud for real. I am a miserable old bugger and don’t do that often! Thanks again for another great video. I am currently enjoying Cheap Jeep 2! Later,,,,,,,

Probably my favorite episode so far. Very entertaining! Thanks guys.

samurai is being only stock car with street tires very impressive we need to bring these to usa

@protectork9831

4 жыл бұрын

Start the petition. 2019 suzuki jimny is sold out on rest of the world

@jamesmanx6075

4 жыл бұрын

The Samurai WAS sold in the USA. Lol.

@michaelanderson1859

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmanx6075 I miss my 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and my 2001 Suzuki Vitara. I had the 4 door . Both great even with stock suspension and ordinary AT tires

That first recovery with the D-link over the tow hook 😱🫣

Good video. I have a 03 Land Rover, modified very similar to yours, and It does great offroad. I did add the center diff lock. I have owned it for 16 years, and it has been very reliable. The suspension travel is great, so the traction control often is not needed on trails like Moab. It's great offroad.

i love these longer adventure type videos. great job guys!

Well, I expected the little 1 to use less gas, but 10 mpg difference is crazy. Forget the other 2, they might be cheap to buy, but will NOT be cheap in the long run. I'm taking the Samurai. If I can fit in it lol

@fredbrackely

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you don't do a lot of highway miles, and god forbid you have an accident - your knees and elbows are the crumple zones.

@weedmastersr

5 жыл бұрын

@@fredbrackely Come on, it's not exactly a high mileage commuter car machine. Nobody will daily this on the highway.

@wolfman9999999

5 жыл бұрын

@@weedmastersr I used to back when these were still new and common. They did fine so long as you bought a kidney belt to deal with the rough ride. People get too bent on "safety" as if it's going to replace the bag of meat between the seat and steering wheel. Put down the phone and pay attention to the road. THAT is the single best safety device out there.

@weedmastersr

5 жыл бұрын

​@@wolfman9999999 I agree with your sentiment. I have been daily driving a car with no airbags, ABS or traction control for many winters. If I had a family and kids, I'd put them in a newer Volvo, but for me personally, not every car needs to be a safety tank to enjoy. I love older cars a lot more as they're not so muted and isolated. You can still feel you're driving them.

@davidsais6384

5 жыл бұрын

@@weedmastersr I daily drove one 100+ miles in Los Angeles traffic everyday for three years. Only a canvas bikini top rain or shine.

Great video. I really like how the emphasis was on cheap wheeling, something I do also. I picked up an 04 Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 Quadra-Drive for $1000. Put another $3000 into it redoing the heads, 3" lift, wheels and tires and some other things. Now I have a rig that is comfortable, fast and with the 32" tires, Vari-Lok diffs and the lift very capable off road with ice cold AC, heated leather seats and a killer sound system for around $4000 bucks.

Love my KO2's. Will definitely get another set when mine wear out.

You guys inspired us to hit the road. We took off and spent the weekend wheeling and camping in Moab. Just got back at 1am today :)

“Bonsai” that was classic! Great Video guys. The spot you turned around was what I remember as a kid snow wheeling with my dad on Hells Revenge as the most sketchy spot, lol. We didn’t call it snow wheeling back then it was just wheeling with bonus challenges!

This is the heart of what is great about your channel. Keep it up!

Enjoyed you guys a lot. So good to see you used the vehicles and not trying to destroy it like some other guys on KZread. What a pleasure!!! I love the Land Rover and how stylish it went up and down the obsticles. The Suzuki was relly something...so small and went all same places the other cars did..although very bumpy ride!. The Jeep was in between sized and looked like it gave a very comfy ride as well. Thanx guys!