Hello from me. I am long time lurker but I have not poste, until now.
I have read a lot for expedition and survival vehicles and am looking for one. Cheap, old I like old stuff) and I have no problem working on it. I have concluded in 2 vehicles. The Suzuki Samurai SJ and the VW T2.5/3 Syncro. As I live in Europe I can find both in abudance and lot of spare parts. But I do not know which to choose.
Suzuki Samurai (Hardtop)
*Pros
small
easy to find spare parts
*Cons
small (in some occasions)
leaf suspension (considering to changing with spring if bought)
VW T2.5/3 Syncro
*Pros
large and can be used in many cases (my work, exploration, camping, etc)
very good 4x4 system
easy to find spare parts
*Cons
some parts can be costly
almost 30 years old
Both vehicles will be lifted and their engines will be replaced with the VW 1.9TD, so the initial engine is not mentioned. Which one you suggest? Thanks in advance.
Andreas
I have read a lot for expedition and survival vehicles and am looking for one. Cheap, old I like old stuff) and I have no problem working on it. I have concluded in 2 vehicles. The Suzuki Samurai SJ and the VW T2.5/3 Syncro. As I live in Europe I can find both in abudance and lot of spare parts. But I do not know which to choose.
Suzuki Samurai (Hardtop)
*Pros
small
easy to find spare parts
*Cons
small (in some occasions)
leaf suspension (considering to changing with spring if bought)
VW T2.5/3 Syncro
*Pros
large and can be used in many cases (my work, exploration, camping, etc)
very good 4x4 system
easy to find spare parts
*Cons
some parts can be costly
almost 30 years old
Both vehicles will be lifted and their engines will be replaced with the VW 1.9TD, so the initial engine is not mentioned. Which one you suggest? Thanks in advance.
Andreas