Hello tsikoteers!
Gusto ko sanang bumuo ng 4x4 pang off-road, daily, at pang-baha na din!
in the near future pa naman, pero
I have 2 cheap options:
Pajero 3 doors (2.8) , Pajero J-top(v6), or fieldmaster (any!) or
my '95 Trooper 3 Doors (3.1)
Both have turbos
both have selective 4x4
both are pretty good as daily driver
Plano ko:
Both 3-4" Lift + offroad wheels and AT tires (since pang daily din)
Both will be installed with splash guards, fog lamps, and steel bumpers
Kapag Pajero, Pajero Evo body kit (kahit sa J-top malupit tignan ang evo body kit)
Kapag trooper, Papa-laparan ko lang ng konti yung fender flares para flush sya sa ikakabit kong wheels and tires
ano tingin nyo guys? alin mas okay pang off-road, baha, at daily??
Both are good naman. Power output of the two are similar if I am not mistaken, which is to say a bit down on power. Best to get one with a manual tranny especially since you'll be going off road with it. I'd slap in alcohol injection and K&N too. The 3 door Bighorn is significantly longer, so you have more cargo space if you are seating 5 people. The Pajero can be made to look more modern with the Fieldmaster's multireflector headlights and bulging fenders. Its really up to your personal preference. Of course you must also make sure that the car has proper documents and a high quality conversion.