Hi Everyone,
I am thinking of becoming a Zuki owner and would appreciate any/all advice. I have owned 2 Jeep Wranglers for off-road use but am now looking at the Zuki Sammy as a fun off-road toy. I live in So. Cal (Irvine) and would mostly use it in the deserts (Death Valley, Anza Borrego), Big Bear, and Utah. Nothing super gnarly and no real rockcrawling. Just some fun off-roading with the kids/dogs.
I have a couple of general questions to get started:
1. Would you buy a built rig or stock? I cannot do the mods myself so would have to find a shop in Orange County, CA to do it.
2. When buying a Sammy what should I look for (or look out for!), any years better than others, mileage consideration, etc.?
3. Does anyone recommend a shop in Orange Country that can help with building a rig? I live pretty close to Outlaw Offroad, anyone use them?
4. How hard is the engine to work on and again anyone know of a reliable mechanic in Orange County for the Zuki?
5. What mods are the most import to make the Sammy trail worthy?
Thanks a lot