I looked through a bunch of threads and didnt see anything so here goes... What are the opinions on the 550cc engines? Parts availability ? I found a 1988 Suzuki Carry today. 90,000 km - Good shape inside and out... no rust to speak of. Everything is tight and works 4 speed, axle lock, differential lock, hi / low ranges. Painted camo, no lift, stock tires. Idled a little high at first , had a dead spot in accelerator... but after warming up, it ran fine. I drove it about 20 minutes around the gravel lot..shut off and started back up several times... I can get the truck for $3,000. What do you guys think?
Parts are harder to come by. That would be about the only reason that I can think of to get the 660 over the 550. Beyond that, it sounds like a great truck to make into a hardcore offroader. I'd try to offer a price a little under the $3k, as I like to try to haggle on price when I can, but wouldn't run from it at that price.
Thanks for the info... The truck started out at 3,500, I offered 3,000 for it and that is as low as it goes.....
Sounds like a pretty good deal. And with the price difference of the dumps you were looking at, you can always get a dump bed kit (if you wanted one), ATV wheels and tires, and still be money ahead. Decisions, decisions! -Hiram
