penguinsix

A number of the NE rural fire departments have these things, called "Brush Breakers". Used to get back into the thickets and whatnot. Why drive around an obstacle when it is more fun to go through one...

Dan B

Yup, the only thing I use a mechanic/garage for is mounting tyres and pressing stuff (like wheel bearings and bushings), and inspections. The rest is work I can do. In fact, mates of mine have started to figure out that for the cost of parts and a case of beer, I'll do their brakes, exhausts, suspension, belts, gaskets (two cases of beer for that ) and trick their 02 sensor pooped ECUs for the NYS inspection If the engine or gear box let go, I'd buy a used reconditioned one, drop that in while I worked out how to rebuild the original one.

discoviking

Then I would definitely look for an older Land Rover in decent shape if I were you. 97 or 98 Disco are good years, just the right amount of electronics so you won't go completely nuts. If you want a Disco II, look for a 2004 or later, as they put the CDL back in that year. It's still possible to find a decent classic Range Rover too, and even the P38 is coming down in price if you want to go a bit more upscale.

Dan B

nice

I want the ability to carry 7, so I crossed a Rangie off the list a while back, and I expect the missus would not be happy if I can back home with a new old car As much as I'd love to tinker with a circa 97 disco, I'll get in the shit. Being in Upstate NY, a CDL would be a really nice feature to have.

I'll probably go with an 04 SE7 disco then. I'll get myself signed up to the disco forums.

discoviking

There is a link to one of the more active ones in my profile.

another bloody yank

I think what you should look at is a 1977 International Harvester Scout II "Traveler".

another bloody yank

I want one for rush hour.