Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 06-30-2014, 07:23 PM   #1
Member
 
Esmi2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo County, CA
Posts: 80
SOLD, today, $600 (Suzuki Samurai)

Is there something wrong with me, or is there really something cool about Samurai's?



I bought this one a couple weeks ago, to explore the issue. And then sold it today because ... well ... I don't know exactly why I sold it today. But I think I am going to get another one that is waaaaay less hammered.

Anyone else have a hankering for a Samurai? Why?
Attached Thumbnails
photo 2.JPG  

Esmi2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2014, 07:55 PM   #2
Site Team
 
Gooseberry's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Covina
Posts: 1,317
Garage
Re: SOLD, today, $600 (Suzuki Samurai)

Hi my name is Goose and I have a Sami problem.

Had a tin top that I did well over 250k miles in and want another
__________________
Kelly, Claudine, Sophie dog, Bell the redheaded step child and Gooseberry RIP.

Most the time the Copilot is Now Sophie dog the noise maker.

2000 7.3 PS Quigley/RB30 with a 6 window poptop.
Gooseberry is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2014, 09:40 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 294
Re: SOLD, today, $600 (Suzuki Samurai)

What type of price range are one's in decent shape?

I met a couple who were towing one behind their big Class A and they mentioned that some years were better than others due to a model change with the engine. I just cannot remember the details as it was awhile ago.

So light you can tow behind anything.
__________________
1994 SMB 7.3 with Quigley and Agile offroad goodies
1982 Wanderlodge Blue Bird FC33
copescobra is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 10:29 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
dhally's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: SE Washington
Posts: 1,023
Garage
Re: SOLD, today, $600 (Suzuki Samurai)

I sorta want one, or something like it. I figure it will do just about anything a side by side UTV would do, plus its street legal. I like to explore remote places on my dualsport bike - the Samurai would allow my wife to come along too, since she doesn't ride. And I would much rather destroy a cheap jeep instead of my van.

It's hard to find a non-modified one. I've never seen one advertised over $5,000, and maybe as low as $3,000. The Sidekicks and Trackers are pretty nice, too.
__________________
---------------------
2009 E250 RB 5.4L "SilVan"
dhally is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 10:59 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Bay CA
Posts: 1,078
Re: SOLD, today, $600 (Suzuki Samurai)

OHHH. They are the bomb. Getting harder and harder to find. Lots of build up parts, mods you can do, etc. Rather a rough ride on those leafs, however, so not a comfort toad. For that consider maybe the Sidekick, which is also pretty cool.

I had a Chevy Tracker and loved it. Flat towed it behind the van. Cost about $3k and I raised it, had custom fabbed rear bumper, skids, etc. It's surprisingly capable offroad, although it was oddly pitched to RAV4 type buyers. Nice and light. Unfortunately the folks I sold it to took it to Aamco who told them they needed a new tranny cuz it was loose (?); $2000 later with a rebuilt tranny that leaks empty about every 3k miles it's hosed. After I did all that work on it I was gutted.

And yeah, bunch of my friends are seeing the writing on the wall and transitioning from UTVs and ATVs to small jeeps and what not. I'd throw a Myers Manx or similar into that pile. Better to go with old gear since it's easier to mod, past smog hassles, and usually lighter. You just have to have street legal stuff these days, esp in CA. It's a shame; some UTVs are super efficient on gas and would make great little vehicles for short trips if they'd let us use them on the street. Way more efficient than a "Smart Car."
__________________
2001 Ford E250 Sportsmobile with Salem-Kroger 4x4 conversion
rob_gendreau is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2014, 12:44 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
86Scotty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 10,222
Re: SOLD, today, $600 (Suzuki Samurai)

I really wanted one too, but found a 92 4.0 5-speed Wrangler first. I love it. It's my (almost) daily driver and will go anywhere. All stock, no big tires or mods. I also like that unlike a Samurai I can pull a trailer full of firewood with it.
I still want a Samurai though.
86Scotty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2014, 02:22 PM   #7
Member
 
Esmi2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo County, CA
Posts: 80
Re: SOLD, today, $600 (Suzuki Samurai)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 86Scotty
I really wanted one too, but found a 92 4.0 5-speed Wrangler first. I love it. It's my (almost) daily driver and will go anywhere. All stock, no big tires or mods. I also like that unlike a Samurai I can pull a trailer full of firewood with it.
I still want a Samurai though.
HA! I am just coming off of a 91 Jeep YJ. It was fun, and Samurai-like b/c it had the grossly-underpowered 2.5l. Mine had open diffs and spent most of its time losing headway, and teaching me to manipulate momentum and choose good lines. Can't say for sure why I sold that one either.

It was "kind of" like a toy. The Samurai was "fully one hundred percent" like a toy.



Quote:
Originally Posted by copescobra
What type of price range are one's in decent shape?
Seems like the internet sells them frequently in my area for $2000-$4000. I have seen as high as $11,000. I have seen as low as $600, which I bought. My next one will be in the $4000 range, I think (but don't tell momma).
Esmi2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:23 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.