I have owned many sidekicks over the years and loved them all. I curently own a 95 stock 2 door and a 91 2 door with a sammy diff up front locked front and back. My problem is that I know have 2 children and a mastiff, everybody doesn't fit!!

So... I am looking to buy a 1999-2003 Tracker, Vitara or Grand Vitara 4 door.

I was wondering what are the best motors in these years 4cyl or 6 cyl. I want reliability when abused and power compared to the weight of the truck it's in.

What models have the steel housing up front?

What were the major problems with these years?

I want something that I can use as a DD and also modify to wheel on the weekends, so also what type of mods have people done with these?

Thanks