The Search for a Car
by rich on 16th dec 2008
The search is now on for a suitably unsuitable car to take us the 10,000 miles to Mongolia.
Popular cars in past Mongol Rallies have included Minis, 2CVs, Nissan Micras, and Suzuki SJs - but
ideally we're after something a litle different. The current favourite is the Renault 4 after seeing them everywhere
in Colombia last year. Unfortunately they're not so easy to come by overhere!
So here are a few of the options..
- Renault 4
Pros - Has tonnes of character, go anywhere, simple and reliable, so much so that it barely changed in 30 years of production!
Cons - Hard to come by, probably not cheap as they're becoming collectable. - Daihatsu HiJet Mini Van
Pros - Load of room for our gear, can probably sleep in the back if caught out in bad weather.
Cons - Not much fun to drive. - Suzuki Sj
Pros - 4x4, should be good for the off road bits.
Cons - Terrible reputation for breaking down on previous Mongol Rallies! - Nissan Micra
Pros - Very reliable.
Cons - Very boring.