Faults:

Alternator failed. Replaced with new.

Air-con leaking gas. New compressor, drier & pipe fitted.

Battery died. Probably due to alternator fault (above).

New shock absorbers fitted.

Radiator replaced also water pipe & hoses.

New tyres fitted. Old ones had plenty of tread but plys were delaminating.

General Comments:

Despite all of the above, I really like this little jigger. I bought it cheap, hence I expected to spend money on it - maybe not that much, but no regrets.

Very rugged, yet economical.

I bought it as a weekender whilst working in the bush.

I would have liked a low mileage one - but for the price & limited availability - no complaints.

Faults:

Front diff twice! Can't obtain replacement 2nd hand! Still sitting witout a front diff!

Gearbox jumping out of 3rd, spent $2500 on it and it now jams in 3rd and is hard to get into both 2nd and 4th

Ignition module died!

General Comments:

A good fun vehicle when it goes!

Was very good with lock diff in the front after the first broke!

Very disappointed! This vehicle has given problems almost everytime I have taken it out!

And that's not just off road! I wish I had bought a Toyota Hi-Lux!