How should a 3rd gen SSRV be kitted out?

[TeaMonsta]

I'm starting to wonder if the Surf I've bought is really the SSRV it was advertised as. My understanding was that this model is near to the top of the range. I've looked at other Surfs before buying this one and they had a permanent 4WD option (as indicated by the amber dot lighting up on the 4WD dash symbol when engaged) and cabin heater controls which are electronically engaged. My "SSRV" only has part-time 4WD (no amber dot) and the old fashioned heater controls (manual sliding controls). So is it really the SSRV? It's a 1997 3 litre KZN185, 5 speed manual btw.

[Predictable Bob]

You've been misled - the SSRV is nearer the bottom of the range but the options available from the factory mean that an SSRV could be built to virtually SSRG standard

SSR
SSRV
SSRX
SSRG

[TonyN]

The digital-sliders heater control is a year (around 98' I think) thing, not a spec thing.

The part time or multi mode tranny appears all over the place on any models.

As long as you got what you want I would worry about the spec levels, what you get is generally all mixed up and means very little.

[Apache]

You've been misled - the SSRV is nearer the bottom of the range but the options available from the factory mean that an SSRV could be built to virtually SSRG standard

SSR
SSRV
SSRX
SSRG

You forgot a couple Bob,

SSR
SSRV
SSRX
SSRG
John Foreskin
Jack Wolfskin

Obviously, the Wolfskins are uber-rare, as the price on here and eBay has signified over the years. Extras on those include a bearpaw sticker, and, errr, well... a bearpaw sticker.

Plus all of the above can be 'limited'

[GBV8]

Obviously, the Wolfskins are uber-rare, as the price on here and eBay has signified over the years. Extras on those include a bearpaw sticker, and, errr, well... a bearpaw sticker.

Hahahaha

[Albannach]

Yep, mine is an ultra rare 'Limited' edition, with gold badges and a sticker with Japanese writing on it.

[PeakSurf]

You forgot a couple Bob,

SSR
SSRV
SSRX
SSRG
John Foreskin
Jack Wolfskin

Obviously, the Wolfskins are uber-rare, as the price on here and eBay has signified over the years. Extras on those include a bearpaw sticker, and, errr, well... a bearpaw sticker.

Plus all of the above can be 'limited'

Ha ha ha, i was puzzled by this until i read about the Wolfskin!

Stick an Apple sticker in the back window and sell it as an iSurf!

[TeaMonsta]

As long as you got what you want I would worry about the spec levels, what you get is generally all mixed up and means very little.

Looks like you're thinking along the same lines as I am. I bought the car for its reliability, ground clearance and 4WD capability so it suits me down to the ground; the spec's not really an issue. It's nice to know that I've been sold what was advertised, though.

Thanks for all your replies.