THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 IS THE BEST OFF ROAD VEHICLE OUT THERE!!!

I saw a web site a while back that had about 10 guys with Hummers out in texas. They went through some gumbo mud. But, I'm questioning where the stuck pictures were cause you know that somewhere down the line they WILL get stuck.

As for a Disco, we got one stuck about a month ago. This one was a '96 Eco Challenge truck. We laughed alot then I went through in 2wd in my Pathfinder and another guy went in 2wd with his jeep. No problems. I guess experience is a major factor.

If I had to buy a rig all over again I would still get my Nissan. I just wish we had more aftermarket stuff.

(Please excuse the crappy picture)

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'92 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6 4x4
31x10.50 Crap tires
K&N Filtercharger

http://members.aol.com/Comet10267/Pathmud.htm

I would rather own a Unimog doublecab then a HumVee. Or the Gwagen. Orrr a 110 with ARB front and rear lockers,...grrr....grrr.....<incert heavy salavation like homer simpson.> As for being the best......mmm....i dont think so. I like Rovers but they arent the best. I have been to Africa several times and Australia and we will be going ti New Zealand soon. I also have several friends in these countries and they arent to fond of rovers. Statement made in Australia and Africa was they were British colonies and under British control so this vehicle was sold there and thats why it is seen in such force even though most wont buy them due to them breaking down so often. One of my friends in Western Australia said his wife wanted a Discovery so he agreed. It spend more time in the shop for repairs then in their driveway. Anyway if you like them then great. I like them too. But as for best 4x4 ever....hmm.... not so. Sorry if this ruffles some feathers.

actually - in a way, you already have one - Rover was teh technical consultant on the SJ410 - I've sat a samurai frame next to my s1 80" frame, and they're almost identical. Biggest difference is the high revving super lightweight engine / tranny / t-case on sammy: I guess thats all that 35 years of technology could do to improve on the design!!

as for 'the best' - nobodys mentioned Nivas, Pinzgauers, or Volvo C303's...all of which are 'the best' for certain uses...and not normally available in the US.( hint before I get flamed - EVERY 'local color' type background shot I've seen of the Camel trophy, Eco challenge, etc has shown the locals driving Nivas in the background over the same terrain as their daily drivers...think about it)

nothings 'the best' - only the best for a certain driver, and certain terrain. officially, Unimogs ( w 4000+:1 low gear) hold the world record for un-assisted hillclimbs, and I think Guiness claims that Nivas hold the record for most 4x4 vehicles in a single production run ( ~76, to 97, with NO fundamental design changes)

put another way though - a $50k mercedes, or rangie is certainly not a better wheeler if you arent willing to take it to the edge...risking a $10 used sammy, or Niva happens all the time...how many discos have maxed out their sidehill angles? fording depth? downhill gradeability? ALL of the above?

Chris (fanning the flames, as usual 8^D)