I can only offer that it is a very good idea to restore a Rocky. It is a much sturdier vehicle as compared to similar sized Suzuki Potohar, and cheaper when compared purchase-cost wise. The spares are available; not bad. The only limitation in my opinion is the off-road capability: It reaches its traction limit very easily: so, one has to be careful when climbing difficult terrain, especially if one is used to good vehicles like Land Rovers, especially the Defender 90, and LJ 71 or better vehicles (there are many!). In routine off-road/on-road driving, pleasure off-roading, hunting, etc., it is an absolutely wonderful car, with minimal maintenance requirements.