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Don't they have berlingos with an open roof?
What about an opel astra cabrio? Mitshubishi Pajero or freelander soft top? Are 2CV's really more reliable then a suzuki samurai? In that case, a Mehari might also be a fun option. You could off course also buy an old range rover and cut the roof of. |
Renault 4
very reliable and easy to maintenance |
A while ago there was a tv series and a book called 'on the road again' about a guy reliving the trip of his youth to india. on the way the second time he met a couple and their 7 year old daughter travelling in a motorcycle and sidecar, so it is feasable. she even had her schoolwork with her!
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2CV: I drove one to Nepal a few years ago. +ves: They're comfortable (Really, the suspension is fantastic), reliable and have surprising ability in the dirt. Suspension easily raised They used (possibly still do) make a Dyane under licence in Iran. -ves: Parts might be hard to find outside Europe/Iran. You'd have to pack very light. Electrics a bit vulnerable in water. Not good in a crash.
Landy: Just driven a 300Tdi to Cape Town. +ves: You won't get stuck, roomy, spares everywhere and simple to fix. Modifications well known and cheap. Coilers (Defenders) very comfortable. -ves: Reliability. Hilux: Almost took one to Cape Town, the romance of the landy won:biggrin: +ves: More than good enough for the conditions, lots about, reliable. -ves: Er, they're a bit boring. Modifications not common (at least in the UK) and therefore possibly expensive. Suzuki SJ: Dunno much about them, drove a rental one in Chile. +ves: Good off road. -ves: Probable parts issues, but should be reliable. Really very small. Petrol engines so vulnerable in water, but better than a 2CV. HTH:thumbup1: |
What about a LAda Niva, small, cheap, easy to fix, and a very capable 4x4.
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C15
what about a C15, great vans, and to add to my comment on soft tops and reasons not to take one, the sun gets pretty hot out east and it is great to have the shade.
Graeme |
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