@AB i think we need to Moderate this thread and Ban all contributors!
it cost $50 i tell ya!
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@AB i think we need to Moderate this thread and Ban all contributors!
it cost $50 i tell ya!
I had to add up rough costs when I reinsured the car a couple of years ago. Super scary!
Could have had a brand new 4x4 or a quarter of my house paid off... lol even worse when you think about it like that.
Ok mine is for my first 4x4 which I have had for about 2 yrs (but selling very soon)
1990 GQ TD42 paid $5k bought off a neighbour who had it for 15years. It allready had body lift, suspension, bullbar ect. Spent $1400 on new tryes & prob $1k on general maintenace, and 3k on portable dual battery system, solar panel & fridge. Kings Awning & 9" led spotlights $260.
My new rig I got 6 weeks ago paid 45k (he wanted 50) 2006 TD42ti ST 192,219km Description as i bought it below.
It has 5" King Spring Coil, Tough Dog Adjustable Big Bore Suspension and Tough Dog Steering Stabilizer with a 4-5 Vehicle Lift, 3" Exhaust System.
This Patrol Wagon has 17" Factory Nissan Alloy Wheels with fitted 305/70R17 Maxxis Bighorn Tyres, Including 4 Spare (used) Maxxis Bighorn 305/70R17 Tyres.Milford Cargo Barrier (not fitted), Black Steel Bullbar, Hayman Reese Tow Bar and Ball.
Chassis Rock Sliders, with additional Nissan Side Steps (not fitted) Warn XD9000 Winch w/- 100 Feet Steel Cable, Nissan Snorkel. ARB Air Compressor w/- Tyre Inflation Gauge, 2 Light Force XGT 240mm Spotlights.JVC CD / DVD Remote Control Stereo, with Polk Audio Speakers.Dual Batteries (2nd Battery New) w/- IBS Battery Monitor System.Turbosmart Turbo Tuned, Sungazer USA Large Side Awning.Uniden UHF 40 Channel CB Radio, GME Bullbar Antenna, Rear LED Reversing Spot Light.
K&N Air Filter System, Turbo Boost Gauge, Reversing Camera.Front and Rear Nissan Floor Mats w/- extra Front Mud and Sand Mats.Pulley Belts Recently Replaced, Hayman Reese Electric Towing Brake System.
Rhino Alloy Roof Rack w/- Ute Rubber, The Roof Rack has been Custom Modified to accommodate: Fishing Rod, Shovel / Accessory Holders w/- 2nd GME Antenna Mount and Mine Whip / Sand Hill Flag Mount.Rear 12 Volt Outlets for Cigarette and Fridge / Freezer Plugs.Recent newly replaced Top / Windscreen Dash as a result of a Nissan factory recall on a dash bubbling issue.It has 5 and 7 seating capacity. (with 2 separate compliance plates fitted to allow the legal removal of the 6th and 7th rear seats.
Future Mods I have in plan once Sell the GQ. Needs new exhaust. EGT gauge. Uneek rear bar. Rear drawers with Clearview easy drop down fridge slide. Ostrich Wing Awning, Cross Country or simular intercooler.
I think my GQ owes me a GU right about now!
Mine owes me its life and it's pushing its luck .
I think my GQ owes me this http://www.trucktrend.com/features/1...-crate-engine/
A Gale Banks complete Duramax motor .
Technically its in my wife's name so every dollar I've spent is for her....