Q If you are buggin in do you NEED.........

[BeardyMan]

(4 April 2014, 12:30)Lightspeed Wrote: The Surf sounds like a keeper to me. One of the simple mechanics versions.

Personally I've given up on Mercs. They are fine on flat tarmac but I've had huge numbers of suspension and electrical breakdowns when on less than perfect road surfaces. But when they're working they are a nice drive.

Yes, when all is well they're brilliant. Should you have an issue... £50 an hour labour (from Merc) and the parts are extortionate, even non-OEM parts.

Surf is very good, but with no LSD it's not great on ice etc. although I suppose it would be cheaper for me to invest in MT tyres and some chains.
I have the 2nd Gen, which is based on the hilux. I could have had a 3rd gen, but that's based on the land cruiser chassis which, apparently, is harder to work on if it requires any welding etc.

I'm servicing it myself tomorrow in preparation for the upcoming MOT. Fingers crossed itr'll go through with no issues. I may need new shoes for it, which could be expensive...