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    as in not body-on-chassis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gimp View Post
    as in not body-on-chassis.
    Oh the responses that are running through my head right now ...........

    But seriously, yes, uni-body.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gimp View Post
    as in not body-on-chassis.
    You are not the adventurous type, are you Gimp?

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    Slight thread hijack but does anyone have an opinion (hahaha as if!) on the auto gearboxes in a 95/96 Surf.
    I am mechanically retarded and wondered if I was buying a whole lot of trouble with a low Ks Auto Surf?

    Cheers

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    Be aware that the Jeeps have a tendency to break off road and parts tend to be very expensive.

    And I think the term you are after is monocoque construction which I'd again avoid for off road use.
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    The Jeep I saw over he weekend had nothing and I mean NOTHING on je rear end to tow off because of the uni body, only thing under the rear end was the fuel tank...

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    thanks for all the suggestions guys - i avoided putting too many stipulations at the start to keep the field wide open.
    A few "must have's" on my wish list are - reliable, low cost to run (rules out 4L Jeep petrol ), manual, parts & servicing available and "cheap".

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    the blond accessories in fish nets would be a nice upgrade too btw.
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    Having to be a manual will make the choices a little easier

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    Quote Originally Posted by 223nut View Post
    The Jeep I saw over he weekend had nothing and I mean NOTHING on je rear end to tow off because of the uni body, only thing under the rear end was the fuel tank...
    Jeeps only need tow hooks on the front

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    Quote Originally Posted by chainsaw View Post
    the blond accessories in fish nets would be a nice upgrade too btw.
    He specified "cheap"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin358 View Post
    He specified "cheap"
    I'm thinking the Jeep would be cheaper to run.........


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    than the blonde.
    Last edited by oraki; 11-07-2017 at 08:24 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oraki View Post
    I'm thinking the Jeep would be cheaper to run.........
    Most are cheap when you are constantly towing them
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    Go for an auto if you want cheaper to run. Typically you are doing near enough to 1000rpm less at the open road speed limit. I hate autos but my next one will probably be an auto. They are easier for shooting from.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    Go for an auto if you want cheaper to run. Typically you are doing near enough to 1000rpm less at the open road speed limit. I hate autos but my next one will probably be an auto. They are easier for shooting from.
    That would only work if mostly open road Km ....older autos suck for economy.
    That's why they used to call manuals 10 percenters. 10 percent better economy and resale

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