should I buy it? older Samurai toy

BobTheBiker · 11-01-2009, 10:31 AM

A friend of mine that I do work for occaisionally has an older Suzuki Samurai sitting in his garage, and I'm thinking about buying it from him, for something like $3-400. It hasnt run in 4 years and needs a few oil leaks fixed, but nothing severe, just stuff I know how to do really.

I REALLY like how the thing looks, and the fact that its a pretty simple 4x4 to work on. what would you guys think? is it worth buying? with a clean title.

CasterTroy · 11-01-2009, 10:40 AM

What is the purpose? To keep it stock and bee-bop?

If stock, it'll kind of nickel and dime you to death, but it'll make a great boredom project.

If modding it, there IS no limit.

They're GREAT platforms for mild rock crawlers!!! They accept a buick V6 and jeep axles to make a GREAT little weekend warrior

Either way....check out http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/

But yeah..if it's in decent shape with little/no rust....drop $400 and have yourself a project!

BobTheBiker · 11-01-2009, 10:51 AM

The nickle/dime to death thing isnt a big deal to me, I just kinda want a fairly stock basic toy.

pauldun170 · 11-01-2009, 02:33 PM

I'd buy it as long as rust isn't an issue

Rangerscott · 11-01-2009, 05:56 PM

Sammy owner here. Post some pics of it and I'll look it over or post them in bbs.zuwharrie.com and come join the fun.

They can be a fun money pit or a bankrupt money pit. It's all up to you to see what needs to be done to the vehicle.

BobTheBiker · 11-01-2009, 06:29 PM

I looked over it real good in person, it came from PA, so its got like one or two small rust through spots on the corners, and a few rough brake lines, but nothing I think will render it worthless, the body stuff I can have a friend fix for me, and the brakes I can handle myself.

Its not a complicated vehicle at all, which REALLY appeals, as does the lack of power(less likely to get tickets for speeding)

Rangerscott · 11-02-2009, 09:55 AM

I got rid of my tired 1.3L last year and swapped in a 1.6L 16v out of a tracker. Best thing u can do. LOL

Rider · 11-02-2009, 10:01 AM

Fuck that, they roll over too easy.

pauldun170 · 11-02-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Fuck that, they roll over too easy.

Speaking of which...I miss my little Bronco II.

Rider · 11-02-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Speaking of which...I miss my little Bronco II.

Were those susceptible of rolling over as well?

11-01-2009, 10:31 AM	#1
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	should I buy it? older Samurai toy A friend of mine that I do work for occaisionally has an older Suzuki Samurai sitting in his garage, and I'm thinking about buying it from him, for something like $3-400. It hasnt run in 4 years and needs a few oil leaks fixed, but nothing severe, just stuff I know how to do really. I REALLY like how the thing looks, and the fact that its a pretty simple 4x4 to work on. what would you guys think? is it worth buying? with a clean title.

11-01-2009, 10:40 AM	#2
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	What is the purpose? To keep it stock and bee-bop? If stock, it'll kind of nickel and dime you to death, but it'll make a great boredom project. If modding it, there IS no limit. They're GREAT platforms for mild rock crawlers!!! They accept a buick V6 and jeep axles to make a GREAT little weekend warrior Either way....check out http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/ But yeah..if it's in decent shape with little/no rust....drop $400 and have yourself a project! __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

11-01-2009, 05:56 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Sammy owner here. Post some pics of it and I'll look it over or post them in bbs.zuwharrie.com and come join the fun. They can be a fun money pit or a bankrupt money pit. It's all up to you to see what needs to be done to the vehicle. Last edited by Rangerscott; 11-01-2009 at 05:59 PM..

11-01-2009, 10:51 AM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	The nickle/dime to death thing isnt a big deal to me, I just kinda want a fairly stock basic toy.

11-01-2009, 06:29 PM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I looked over it real good in person, it came from PA, so its got like one or two small rust through spots on the corners, and a few rough brake lines, but nothing I think will render it worthless, the body stuff I can have a friend fix for me, and the brakes I can handle myself. Its not a complicated vehicle at all, which REALLY appeals, as does the lack of power(less likely to get tickets for speeding)

11-02-2009, 09:55 AM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I got rid of my tired 1.3L last year and swapped in a 1.6L 16v out of a tracker. Best thing u can do. LOL

11-02-2009, 10:01 AM	#8
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Fuck that, they roll over too easy.