What Are The Advantages Of A 4Wd Car

[Riz]

Hi,

I intend purchasing a 4 WD car (1995 model), purchasing Rs. 50 K less the the normal market value of a 2WD vehicle.

Any advises pls, with regard to the followings.

- Whether 4WD could be converted to a 2 WD

- Disadvantage of a 4 WD vehcile etc ...pls

[Crosswind]

  On 4/4/2011 at 5:32 AM, Riz said:

Hi,

I intend purchasing a 4 WD car (1995 model), purchasing Rs. 50 K less the the normal market value of a 2WD vehicle.

Any advises pls, with regard to the followings.

- Whether 4WD could be converted to a 2 WD

theoretically possible but most likely it will cost you more than the 50k that you save. It's really not worth the effort unless you have some kind of a romance with that particular model. Please check the following thread:

  On 4/4/2011 at 5:32 AM, Riz said:

- Disadvantage of a 4 WD vehcile etc ...pls

Afaik, they consume more fuel than the 2WD versions. You may have problems finding spares for the rear differential and the other parts if they break down. Lower market value. Many makabasses may not know how to repair them and so on...

On another thread, I asked about a car (Swift 4WD), which is giving all kinds of noises. I suspect that the 4WD mechanism is also responsible for some of the problems.

Out of curiosity, what's the car?

[evergreen]

  On 4/4/2011 at 5:32 AM, Riz said:

Hi,

I intend purchasing a 4 WD car (1995 model), purchasing Rs. 50 K less the the normal market value of a 2WD vehicle.

Any advises pls, with regard to the followings.

- Whether 4WD could be converted to a 2 WD

- Disadvantage of a 4 WD vehcile etc ...pls

dude,

dont ever buy a 4wd with the intention of converting to 2wd. go and buy a 2wd insted.

4wd cars are very good on grip and in bends at high speeds. may be not as fast as a 2wd on a straight line.

4wd may do a little less on fuel/ may be 1 or 2 kilometers less per litre.

Edited April 4, 2011 by evergreen

[Riz]

FB 14

[Crosswind]

  On 4/4/2011 at 5:45 AM, Riz said:

FB 14

You must be kidding bro Of all cars, a 4WD FB14? I was thinking of something exotic, like the 1980s Tercel 4WD.

[Riz]

Yes FB 14, which came with the chassis No FNB 14

[Pericles]

I think the advice for you would be, yes, it can be done, but don't bother. Cheaper to buy a 2WD car outright. And less headaches in both the long run and short run.

[The Stig]

  On 4/4/2011 at 5:32 AM, Riz said:

Hi,

I intend purchasing a 4 WD car (1995 model), purchasing Rs. 50 K less the the normal market value of a 2WD vehicle.

Any advises pls, with regard to the followings.

- Whether 4WD could be converted to a 2 WD

- Disadvantage of a 4 WD vehcile etc ...pls

Okay like most other members suggested it isnt exactly a wise idea

You would loose the extra 50k you save on buying the car if you convert it to 4WD, BTW if its just a 50k difference don't even bother looking at that thing. The running costs and all the other trouble you would run into is not worth it. Besides there is no point in buying a 4WD family sedan here, we dont have snow here and unless you live in the middle of swamp its pointless.

Edited April 5, 2011 by The Stig

[shanX]

  On 4/4/2011 at 8:22 AM, Riz said:

Yes FB 14, which came with the chassis No FNB 14

It's rarely a rare car, i mean FB14 in general not 4wd version. So not worth bothering with right?!

[nexus]

  On 4/4/2011 at 8:22 AM, Riz said:

Yes FB 14, which came with the chassis No FNB 14

in top of that what the others said you going to have a hard time trying to sale it back.