I want to spend about $5K max and I am looking for a really good small 4x4 Vehicle.

I just got on a new lease around Blanco, Texas and I have never hunted the Hill Country before. There is about 60% of the ranch that I would not take my 4X4 F-150 King Ranch down and of the roads and terrain.

Very Steep Hills, Rocks, Inclines, Massive Brush Hangover and small tight corners. They have a 4x4 Bronco now and it is Huge compared to the roads and some of the terrain you have to go up and down in this thing.

I am looking at good options.

Here are a few that have been thrown my way.

Suzuki Samaruai
Polaris RZR4

I want something 4 seater.

Thoughts?

-W

bronco II, jeep, etc.

i saw a Z71 in good shape yesterday for sale in bulverde for $2700.

$5k will will get you plenty.

We just sold our 81' CJ7 for $3500. It would have been perfect.

I'd go with a jeep. Easy to fix up and maintain and parts are normally easy to get. I just got done completely fixing up my 74' CJ. and I love it!

Dodge single cab short bed with a 318 and 4x4.


Love jeeps but ride sucks... That dodge is light with the little v8 and will go any where, plus you can but a high rack in the back

For me personally it would be a 4x4 Toyota Tacoma. Small enough, tough as nails, and has a bed to haul corn and animals.

We have an S10 Blazer that we paid $350 bucks for at an auction three years ago. Brought it home and replaced the sbattery and haven't put a dime into it since... Gets me everywhere I need to go!

I agree and I have one (not for sale) but you'll have a hard time finding a decent one for 5k...

This is what you need it has a heater and is 4x4. They run around 3K

West-Tex, What is that called and who sells them?

Japenese mini-trucks. Search Craigs list. They sell for $3000 up to $10000.

Theres a Mercedes Benz version of this in Helotes or NW SA with a trailer.

I think they were asking over 5 though.

Well, I'm referring to the early 80's versions. You can generally find them for ~$3k in various states of repair.

This is what I use. "92" model 3" OME lift, 31's, A/C, hauls 4 in style, 165,000 mi. Bought it for $2800 couple of years ago just like she sits.

I would build a stout bumper for the bronco and go wherever I wanted. Thats what I'm about to do with my k5.

I built a huge bumper for my K5 and it works great.

All the vehicle suggestions are great ones. I love my K5.... it in my mind is the ultimate hunting rig.

to get a 4 seater tacoma you will be in a 2001 unless you consider the mini back seat of the extended cab useful. The 2001 4 doors start at about $8k

I am looking for a 4runner for myself to use, I have a suburban now but it is just too big..

the mid 90's model 4 runners are pretty rugged and you can pick them up for $3-$5k all day with ac and heat..

X2

K5's can pretty much be built to do it all, plus solid front axles!!

Jeep. Any year/any model.

Jeeps are the ultimate 4x4 no doubt, I've had one as old as 1954 and one as new as 2005, but I think the K5 Blazer is a better hunting rig....

I like the extra room in a K5 relative to a jeep, but where I go, I need a tighter turning radius and I want the ability to quickly eject when all else fails.

My lil 54 Willys CJ3B, went places most 4x4's couldn't reach for that exact reason, I could go through, most had to go around.....but then again, it only had an 80" wheelbase...lol

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3051092355.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3059559752.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/ctd/3059530705.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3060789380.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3060896020.html
Just a quick search through the ol list for some thoughts.

Oh and a 2 for one deal....http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3060034271.html
Ok Im done.

Old Toyota truck or 4-runner with 4 cylinder engine (unless you need to tow stuff). Light, doesn't bog down. Sips gas cruising around the ranch. Very quiet. Bulletproof.