The 10 best 4x4’s of the last 25 years
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I have come to a point now that when I see a D3/4 in the convoy when going 4x4’ing ( not overlanding, but I am starting to think twice now as well), I turn around.
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2022 Corolla Cross (Yes. It's a Hybrid)
BushLapa Ratel nr 731
2022 Corolla Cross (Yes. It's a Hybrid)
BushLapa Ratel nr 731
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The Fussel brothers (of Bob Fussel & Associates) tell a story of a group of them doing a Botswana/Namibia tour & the tour operator saying "No Discovery's".
So Andrew Fussell had to stay at home.
So Andrew Fussell had to stay at home.

"No one ever got stuck - in mid air!"
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
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I should start taking pics of broken Jeeps and Toyota's and randomly posting them to show how they also struggle. Always one person who sees a broken Disco and slams them. I had mine for 5 years and never had an issue. Never got stuck and recovered many other vehicles.
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ICEMANZA (Richard)
SWAMBO (Angela)
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ORRA Club Call Sign - AG30
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Because they are cheap and easy to fix with their old technology. 
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ICEMANZA (Richard)
SWAMBO (Angela)
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- XJ Junkie
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That’s like asking if a car is stronger than a truck.icemanza wrote:Please explain how any hundred year old SFA is better than IFS.
Like a D4? It depends on where you went & who you went with. Because otherwise it’s like walking into a gay bar & then bragging that you’re the only guy with a girlfriend.icemanza wrote:Because I can tell you no SFA unmodded has ever beaten my previous IFS off road.
Disclaimer: Uninformed, no research, just very strong opinions
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Well. I have been out with Jeeps, Toyotas, Fords, Hummers. Most had the typical mods like 33s and lifts. I never had an issue on the obstacles and did them easily. But we did have to recover a few in the groups. One outing was with a jeep club and my D4 was the only one not to fail an obstacle. My experience clearly better than others or maybe I am just that much better a driver than the posers.
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ICEMANZA (Richard)
SWAMBO (Angela)
4x4Action Group - 0320
ORRA Club Call Sign - AG30
SWAMBO (Angela)
4x4Action Group - 0320
ORRA Club Call Sign - AG30