350zPaul Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 As you all know the weather is getting quite bad now! Im startin to consider putting the GTR away untill maybe Feb/March as i dont fancy a hefty repair bill but what to get for those winter months? I was thinking either a Range Rover Sport or Mercedes GL or an ML. However, Im open to suggestions Any ideas would be really appreciated. Cheers guys Paul Quote
clarkie34 Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Nice to have the choice.I would go with the Rangie. Quote
Husky Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 rangie but then im biased on a serious note it is V V good off road/ bad conditions twist the terrain knob to snow and bobs your tranny aunty. Quote
Walbertonio Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Aye, think if you have that choice, it's gotta be the Range Rover. Quote
Carbon Coops Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Whish i had the cash for just a GTR lol, i have to make do with my laguna in the winter, If i had a choice rangie Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Nissan Patrol - stay faithful to the brand Quote
rtbiscuit Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 isn't the GTR 4 wheel drive anyway? should it not find thhis weather far easier than the Zed? Quote
Digsy Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 isn't the GTR 4 wheel drive anyway? should it not find thhis weather far easier than the Zed? Its all relative. I don't think it has a snow setting... What would put me off a Rangie is reliability/quality. The reputation is pretty p1ss poor and Chesterfield's recent Jag experience wouldn't make me any more confident. Merc or BMW for me. Quote
stanski Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 Nissan pathfinder built to last super practical, diesel engine is bullet proof, it's go anywhere but super cheap especially if you buy one ex demo. Go for the Adventura spec you get all the toys too Quote
stanski Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 google "mercedes build quality" then Unfortunately Merc quality has been pants for years, they are trying to fix it now but somehow I am not sure they can change their spots so quickly. They are like Vw and Audi they made their name on top quality products but have been cutting costs hence quality for a long time now but prople still believe the advertising unfortunately. Get an older merc G wagon they were still well made Quote
Digsy Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 google "mercedes build quality" then Fair play but going on recent personal experience I don't know anyone who's bought a Merc in the last 2-3 years who's had major problems, Jags and Landies on the other hand.... Quote
Gilly199 Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 Forget all of them, P reg 1.4 automatic VW polo. Out tonight delivering pizza and never got stuck once, up hill, down hill. I couldn't believe how good it was and the best bit is. . . It cost me £200 Quote
Husky Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 Forget all of them, P reg 1.4 automatic VW polo. Out tonight delivering pizza and never got stuck once, up hill, down hill. I couldn't believe how good it was and the best bit is. . . It cost me £200 thats a win right there Quote
N1SM0350z Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 X5 if not then probably Range Rover Quote
Dblock Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 why would you buy a rear wheel jeep for the winter? That would be a nightmare to drive surely. IMO lighter cars are better in the snow so small light cars. I drove a Q7 in the snow and it was crap. Quote
Stew Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 why would you buy a rear wheel jeep for the winter? That would be a nightmare to drive surely. IMO lighter cars are better in the snow so small light cars. I drove a Q7 in the snow and it was crap. eh???? rear wheel jeep??????????? 4x4s are called 4x4sfor a reason...... Unless it's a crappy 'urban' thing with FWD only! Quote
Husky Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 why would you buy a rear wheel jeep for the winter? That would be a nightmare to drive surely. IMO lighter cars are better in the snow so small light cars. I drove a Q7 in the snow and it was crap. eh???? rear wheel jeep??????????? 4x4s are called 4x4sfor a reason...... Unless it's a crappy 'urban' thing with FWD only! +1 confusing Quote
stanski Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Get a nice sensible off roader like this one http://www.worldcarfans.com/10912212367 ... s-g55k-amg Although a touch Chavvy for me! Quote
CaptainSensible Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Forget all of them, P reg 1.4 automatic VW polo. Out tonight delivering pizza and never got stuck once, up hill, down hill. I couldn't believe how good it was and the best bit is. . . It cost me £200 Have you ever delivered pizza in your Zed? Would love to see someone's face when you rocked up in that with their spicy pepperoni! Quote
DoogyRev Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 If I was going for a winter car, one just when the weather is really bad...... I would have to go for a V8 Defender with a winch, snorkel and big nobbly tyres You can also **** about in it and annoy all the ramblers Quote
Dblock Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 why would you buy a rear wheel jeep for the winter? That would be a nightmare to drive surely. IMO lighter cars are better in the snow so small light cars. I drove a Q7 in the snow and it was crap. eh???? rear wheel jeep??????????? 4x4s are called 4x4sfor a reason...... Unless it's a crappy 'urban' thing with FWD only! Ahh the x5 is awd I always thought they where rwd as all bmws are. My bad. Quote
Stew Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 why would you buy a rear wheel jeep for the winter? That would be a nightmare to drive surely. IMO lighter cars are better in the snow so small light cars. I drove a Q7 in the snow and it was crap. eh???? rear wheel jeep??????????? 4x4s are called 4x4sfor a reason...... Unless it's a crappy 'urban' thing with FWD only! Ahh the x5 is awd I always thought they where rwd as all bmws are. My bad. To be fair I think they are rear biased 4WD. Quote
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