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dmmckaskey · 04-28-2009, 09:49 AM

guys im not to sure about you all but as far as dealer sold truck this one would do great in the states. when i was in brazil you would be all over the place.
im pretty sure they dominate in the dakar races too.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/m...s-into-brazil/

jperecko · 04-28-2009, 10:09 AM

I do not really get the scoop and snorkel thing. It looks like the snorkel goes to the turbocharger.... but then there is a scoop that feeds into a paper element into what?

I guess it is a cool idea that they are going for... but I have my own preferences and it is just cheaper and nicer to build it myself and have it my own way.

If you have the cash, it can make a pretty decent start for an overland rig. But also, for that much you could just buy a jeep or a taco and get all the bolt-ons you want to build something like or much better than that.

DirtyLarry · 04-28-2009, 10:25 AM

That is the same platform as a Mitsubishi Montero Sport that we got in the States for a few years. Great vehicles.

GubNi · 04-28-2009, 10:32 AM

For 50k it should have gold spoke rims. lol

Chet · 04-28-2009, 11:05 AM

The snorkle goes to the air intake for the engine and the scoop is cooling air for the intercooler. Never actually enters the air stream to the engine. Take a look at a subaru WRK the scoop on the hood is for the same purpose. It keeps the intercooler out of the front bumper and away from sticks and rocks and crunching it driving it into other vehicle.s

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Originally Posted by jperecko

I do not really get the scoop and snorkel thing. It looks like the snorkel goes to the turbocharger.... but then there is a scoop that feeds into a paper element into what?

I guess it is a cool idea that they are going for... but I have my own preferences and it is just cheaper and nicer to build it myself and have it my own way.

If you have the cash, it can make a pretty decent start for an overland rig. But also, for that much you could just buy a jeep or a taco and get all the bolt-ons you want to build something like or much better than that.

jperecko · 04-28-2009, 11:13 AM

Gotcha... am actually familiar with how the Subaru handles it... just did not think of it... makes sense. Thanks

dmmckaskey · 04-28-2009, 11:34 AM

yea, its a bit pricey but look at the new jeeps coming out, some of them are $$. if i was in a market for a new truck, and could get it in the states for a price of a tuck here, i would get that one. just because no one has them. yes for the money you could get decent old truck and pimp it out to your likeing.

The Adam Blaster · 04-28-2009, 11:54 AM

Vehicles in Brazil are super expensive.
I told my friend that I drove a Cherokee and he thought I won the lottery or something.

The middle class in Brazil makes much less money that North Americans, and their vehicles are MUCH more expensive. But they have a MASSIVE VW plant there, and those are fairly inexpensive, so everyone drives them.

roscoFJ73 · 05-04-2009, 04:59 PM

We get a full range of vehicles like the Mitsubishi in oz,at least 6 makes.
The latest is the Isuzu Dmax .
They used to be badged as GM Holden Rodeos but now we get both with some differences.

isuzu d max

gemer · 05-12-2009, 05:18 PM

Nice trucks...I wonder why they are not sold here.

Reid Racing · 05-13-2009, 03:30 PM

Meh.

Where are the Dana 60's?

thomatt12 · 05-14-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gemer

Nice trucks...I wonder why they are not sold here.

I agree, why would they not sell it here? The Savana is a really cool truck. Perfect for offroading and trekking.

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04-28-2009, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
dmmckaskey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131776 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 42	one kick @$$ truck guys im not to sure about you all but as far as dealer sold truck this one would do great in the states. when i was in brazil you would be all over the place. im pretty sure they dominate in the dakar races too. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/m...s-into-brazil/ __________________ 94 F150 5.0EFI "My truck does not leak! She just marks her territory!

04-28-2009, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
jperecko Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121833 Posts: 330	I do not really get the scoop and snorkel thing. It looks like the snorkel goes to the turbocharger.... but then there is a scoop that feeds into a paper element into what? I guess it is a cool idea that they are going for... but I have my own preferences and it is just cheaper and nicer to build it myself and have it my own way. If you have the cash, it can make a pretty decent start for an overland rig. But also, for that much you could just buy a jeep or a taco and get all the bolt-ons you want to build something like or much better than that. __________________ Mostest Hardcorest Web Wheeler '84 F250 in progress- D60F D70R 12v Cummins NV4500 4sp Atlas

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DirtyLarry Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55879 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 80	That is the same platform as a Mitsubishi Montero Sport that we got in the States for a few years. Great vehicles. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet K10 Short bed, 2002 Vortec 8.1L, SM465, NP205, 14FF, Detroited

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GubNi Rock God Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25927 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,171	For 50k it should have gold spoke rims. lol __________________ Dana 60 or 14 bolt disk brake kits $315 shipped --> click here Dana 70 kits $300 --> click here . . Sterling 10.25 kits $390 --> click here Dana 60 front 3/4 ton kits $350--> click here

04-28-2009, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
jperecko Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121833 Posts: 330	Gotcha... am actually familiar with how the Subaru handles it... just did not think of it... makes sense. Thanks __________________ Mostest Hardcorest Web Wheeler '84 F250 in progress- D60F D70R 12v Cummins NV4500 4sp Atlas

04-28-2009, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
dmmckaskey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131776 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 42	yea, its a bit pricey but look at the new jeeps coming out, some of them are $$. if i was in a market for a new truck, and could get it in the states for a price of a tuck here, i would get that one. just because no one has them. yes for the money you could get decent old truck and pimp it out to your likeing. __________________ 94 F150 5.0EFI "My truck does not leak! She just marks her territory!

04-28-2009, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
The Adam Blaster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1479 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Posts: 4,273	Vehicles in Brazil are super expensive. I told my friend that I drove a Cherokee and he thought I won the lottery or something. The middle class in Brazil makes much less money that North Americans, and their vehicles are MUCH more expensive. But they have a MASSIVE VW plant there, and those are fairly inexpensive, so everyone drives them. __________________ Just call me Humpty Dumpty.

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roscoFJ73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20995 Location: Perth west aust Posts: 223	We get a full range of vehicles like the Mitsubishi in oz,at least 6 makes. The latest is the Isuzu Dmax . They used to be badged as GM Holden Rodeos but now we get both with some differences. isuzu d max __________________ 1995 HZJ75 cab chassis stocker 1988 FJ 73 + 1HZ diesel 1987 HJ61 turbo diesel regretfully sold Volvo 740 GL;)

05-12-2009, 05:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
gemer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Member # 115508 Posts: 298	Nice trucks...I wonder why they are not sold here.

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