Hi All,
I don't normally like to beat a dead horse (no hate mail please, just
an expression!), but as a person that regurlarly travels outback
alone that has upgraded from a 2wd to a 4wd, the biggest
advantage by far in having the latter is clearance, which is essential
for many tracks. The 4wd drive bit is just a bonus in slippery
conditions and an extra bit of insurance. It is in no way an excuse
to not carry sufficient supplies etc.
I used to drive a Camry, and I can tell you from personal
experience that the 2wd drive cars of today are not anywhere near
as tough as those reliables commented on already. The camry was
fine though for most areas and saw a lot of places I bet the
designers didn't intend it too, but the next to no clearance lead to
many dents in the fuel tank, engine guard etc. Luckily the
salesman didn't notice the red dust or dents in the bottom when I
traded it in....
Happy birding and keep an eye on those Werribee BF's!
Paul
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Paul McDonald
Division of Botany and Zoology
School of Life Sciences
Australian National University
Canberra, A.C.T.
Australia 0200
Ph: +61 6 249 2536
Fax: +61 6 249 5573
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