Thread: Help me! 4x4 Recommendations

Recently bought a CRV myself. Bit light for towing a trailer all the time. It's ok if it's just two adults n two kids


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Originally Posted by northdude

ok just stay away from a wizard weve got one at work its been there for 6 months sitting in the car park no one wants to touch it once you've encountered one of those pieces of shit you don't want to do another one the guy that owns it cant even find another workshop that wants anything to do with it

I know a mechanic here that has had one in the yard for over a year. Owner doesn't want it back. The earlier model without the 4JX1 (I think) is good though.

After my Safari went walkabout I bought the

Originally Posted by gonetropo

you will never know frustration and patience until you have replaced a clutch in a bighorn !

Wasn't too bad when I did mine.

I have no arguments with the older Isuzu motor. It is after all a truck motor like the others of the same age. It seems that it's the new fangled direct injection 4JX1 motor that's a pig.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I know a mechanic here that has had one in the yard for over a year. Owner doesn't want it back. The earlier model without the 4JX1 (I think) is good though.

After my Safari went walkabout I bought the

I think it's the direct injection 4JX1 that is the problem... but someone prove me wrong. I believe the 4JG2 is the older and better motor.

Originally Posted by northdude

your mechanic that looks after your vehicle would gladly give you a punch in the head if you turned up diesel wizard being in the trade 20+ years first id say Toyota but in your price range id try for a mitsi I don't like the nissans they seem pretty gutless for something that's nearly 3l just my opinion tho

I seem to remember driving a 2.4 landcruiser that was very gutless.

Yea I know I've driven one on rough bush tracks as it was more intended for can't think how 300+ horsepower would of helped low range 1st gear kind of stuff depends what you want it for my escudo is a bit of a slug on the roads but is perfect for what I use it for off road

Had an Escudo and LOVED it but they struggle with trailers full of building material and anything other than a small boat (under 4 mtr).

They needed a 2 L motor and they would have been perfect.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

I think it's the direct injection 4JX1 that is the problem... but someone prove me wrong. I believe the 4JG2 is the older and better motor.

Yip, read it again and that is what I said. Just between you and me there is a 4JX1 sitting on my from lawn that I must shift on shortly. Just need to replace an ABS sensor.

And more than 2 guys with hunting gear is a bit crowded and they suck to sleep in if your not a midget

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Yip, read it again and that is what I said. Just between you and me there is a 4JX1 sitting on my from lawn that I must shift on shortly. Just need to replace an ABS sensor.

Do you know how to test them

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Yip, read it again and that is what I said. Just between you and me there is a 4JX1 sitting on my from lawn that I must shift on shortly. Just need to replace an ABS sensor.

Don't worry I wont tell anyone.

Took one for a drive once and they did seem quite grunty/smooth in comparison to the earlier models. BUT... everyone seems to think their evil so I don't want to trust one.

If someone suggests a 4wd to you and tells you how awsem it is the give away will be how shiney it is if its really shiney chances are its just a posers 4wd

Originally Posted by northdude

Do you know how to test them

Not really. I do have a OBD-II diagnostic adapter and software. Need to hook up the battery and find out which one.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

Don't worry I wont tell anyone.

Took one for a drive once and they did seem quite grunty/smooth in comparison to the earlier models. BUT... everyone seems to think their evil so I don't want to trust one.

It does go very well. The issues are the injector system and all the oil pressure sensors that have a tendency to leak onto the loom to the engine management system that sits next to the engine. The oil runs down the loom ...