4x4 vs. 4x2 Grand Vitara

flaquito · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:22 am Post subject: 4x4 vs. 4x2 Grand Vitara

A little advice please; what do you think is better to buy of the two models (4x4 or 4x2) I'm only in the country every other month so not too much driving and I certainly won't be taking my new SUV offroading... I plan on putting 19 or 20" wheels (not sure what profile tire) Is the 20k more justified for 4x4 model?

tr1ad · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:27 am Post subject:

either way imo 4x4

never could tell when you'll need it

flaquito · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject:

well I guess that is true.. do you know if 4x4 is much slower than 4x2 and what about more wear on tires?

Mini · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject:

i have the 4x4, but i venture into gravel and mud ever so often... i expect that the 4x2 would be better on fuel though

flaquito · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:38 pm Post subject:

know anybody selling accesories (like side steps etc..) besides the dealer?

Rory Phoulorie · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:37 pm Post subject:

You could check the 2NR Team Loco. His company fabricates bull bars and the like.

norstar2k · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject:

The 4x2 is rear wheel drive and happens to be better on fuel that the 4x4 which is fulltime all-wheel-drive. Outside of handling and gas consumption the rest is mainly all about feature sets:

4x2 base model - 4sp A/T, fabric seats, 2 airbags, 4spk audio & 16" alloys
4x4 base model - 4sp A/T, fabric seats, 2 airbags, 4spk audio & 16" alloys
4x4 "sport" model - 4sp A/T, leather seats, 6 airbags, 7spk audio, SmartPass & 17" alloys
4x4 "luxury" model - 4sp A/T, leather seats, 6 airbags, 7spk audio, SmartPass & 17" alloys, Xenon, sunroof, headlight washers. (Same on V6 "premium" 5sp A/T model).

$199K, $219K, $239K, $249K, $329K. If money isn't an object well........

The 2008 models supposed to be 2.4L equipped. Adding appx $25-30K to price.

If you're gonna "pimp" out your ride with 20s, that kinda eliminates any "real" offroading (based on tyre profile). So do sidesteps, cuz with only 7.9" of clearance (stock), even mounting pavements with sidesteps can be tricky, as I found out. Very Happy

Accessories: 4x4 Trinidad, Team Loco, AutoAir90, Rick James and Hamza 712-6000

The sunroof would look good with the 20s. Laughing

Mini · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:53 am Post subject:

^^^ that's good info there and pretty much sums it up. Although I'm pretty convinced my van (4x4 fabric) has the 6 speaker (4 door and 2 tweeters) system, the difference in the leather being the sub.

in terms of fuel mileage, I averaged around 19mpg in october, with a high of just under 23mpg and a low of around 16mpg (I had the van idling for like 6 hours at a rally since I needed the 12V power and the AC).

norstar2k, lemme ask you this. Many people have said the sidesteps limits you're off roading capabilities. But I'm seriously thinking about them. You say you had problems.. care to elaborate? maybe in another thread.

tr1ad · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:36 am Post subject:

i guess as it bolts to undr the doors ( where the jack is placed ) you loose maybe 4"?

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject:

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:40 pm Post subject:

^^^Does this help Mini?

Mini · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject:

yes... seriously considering not bothering now!

but I am going to put in the shield under the engine when it goes in for service next month

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject:

Mini · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject:

^^^ that's it self...

tr1ad · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject:

dat dam ting does real help yuh eh

esp if yuh in d mud an yuh goin tru a track ppl already passed tru an u really didnt notice under the "triangle" of mud that there was actually a big stone that in fact u hit and it damaged your...................................... Crying or Very sad

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject:

Mini, yuh might want this too then:

Front Underride protection

Or yuh might want to go full battle dress! Laughing

tr1ad · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:34 pm Post subject:

me want a vitara yes

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:42 pm Post subject:

norstar2k · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject:

We eh hearin nothing from flaquito??!! Where he dey??!!

tr1ad · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject: