Ricey Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Really that pony? Fancy chipping my little shed in for a big shed then I tick the 4x4 box off the list as well. 1.8 Rover unit in it isn't it? Quote
EH 370z Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 If you are going down the petrol 1.8 route, please stock up on head gaskets Quote
rising son Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 headgaskets, oil pumps, water pumps... head gasket is the worst though... they are pretty bad engines in all honesty Quote
docwra Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Look elsewhere TBH, early Freelanders are not nice. Get a Fourtrak or something that will do mroe than 20 miles without having to be looked at Quote
Ricey Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 Hmmmmmm I thought as much...........I'm probably buying myself into a world of pain because I'm going ultimate dirt cheap end of the market so they're all probably fooked! Thats the great thing about 2 cars......one breaks you just leave it where its ass broke down! Quote
EH 370z Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Hmmmmmm I thought as much...........I'm probably buying myself into a world of pain because I'm going ultimate dirt cheap end of the market so they're all probably fooked! Thats the great thing about 2 cars......one breaks you just leave it where its ass broke down! Ricey they are a dirty,dirty vehicle TBH What sort of money were you looking to spend on a 4WD? Quote
Stew Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I had one for two years. Had an electrical issue that killed it for a while but I got it back on the road. It was a 1998 and it has the original head gasket. My mate has been running it for the last year with no issues. Some work well, most don't! Tread carefully though. Quote
Ricey Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 Hmmmmmm I thought as much...........I'm probably buying myself into a world of pain because I'm going ultimate dirt cheap end of the market so they're all probably fooked! Thats the great thing about 2 cars......one breaks you just leave it where its ass broke down! Ricey they are a dirty,dirty vehicle TBH What sort of money were you looking to spend on a 4WD? Free would be good Under 1500 squid to be honest (I know I know - that 'trouble' territory ) Quote
Ricey Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 Me likey this one http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p Quote
Stew Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Why not do 'proper 4x4' and get a disco or something. As much trouble as a freelander but much more rugged! The vitara is actually pretty good off road, they have a hairdresser image but with the right tyres (ATs would be spot on) they are good. Short overhangs and a decent 4wd system. Do you actually want to go off road or just have a 4x4? Quote
LRF4N Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 If u don't need to go offroad I wouldn't look past one of these as a snow shed. Would rather go for an old Honda than an old land rover The guys spelling is top drawer as well http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p Quote
DoogyRev Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Freelander.......... dont do it Ricey I know two peeps, who had nothing but double with theirs If you want 4x4 get a proper a one = Defender or the like. If you want a "soft" 4x4 then I know there is a pink Vitara Rhino for sale somewhere down this way Quote
Cragus Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 The Janitor in my work bought a Grand Cherokee which is LPG converted for the winter off ebay for a little over £1000 and is now papping it on for £750 if you want a cheap LPG 4x4. It didn't even snow - he was gutted Quote
EH 370z Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Hmmmmmm I thought as much...........I'm probably buying myself into a world of pain because I'm going ultimate dirt cheap end of the market so they're all probably fooked! Thats the great thing about 2 cars......one breaks you just leave it where its ass broke down! Ricey they are a dirty,dirty vehicle TBH What sort of money were you looking to spend on a 4WD? Free would be good Under 1500 squid to be honest (I know I know - that 'trouble' territory ) As said below the "Joy Machine" would be a better and more fun choice IMO. I ran one for a bit and really liked it and it was good on fuel too! Quote
AK350Z Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Do you actually want to go off road or just have a 4x4? This is Mr Rice, what do you think? Quote
EH 370z Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 BTW when and if you decide upon a vehicle, sorry this is going to sound very obvious, but in my experience you would be amazed how often this happens. When you see the car, stick your head under and check its actually got 4 drive shafts! You would not believe how often we get folks coming in with 2WD XTrails, RAV4's etc., that are appraised as 4WD just because they look like 4WD cars, and half the owners are none the wiser either Quote
Iwantone Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Don't discount the Mitzi Pajeros, cheap as chips, well speced and rock solid. Expect 23 MPG from a long wheel based 2.8 auto, 28ish if you can find a rare manual. Quote
Ricey Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 Do you actually want to go off road or just have a 4x4? This is Mr Rice, what do you think? I have a steep drive and a very agressive lawn? I've always loved the Pajero's but the insurance is fricking loopy........got a quote for a Mitsi Pinin (not a Pajero granted) worth £700.......insurance £1200!!!!!!!! Thats £700 more than the Z4 or £600 than the modded 350! Quote
Iwantone Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Do you actually want to go off road or just have a 4x4? This is Mr Rice, what do you think? I have a steep drive and a very agressive lawn? I've always loved the Pajero's but the insurance is fricking loopy........got a quote for a Mitsi Pinin (not a Pajero granted) worth £700.......insurance £1200!!!!!!!! Thats £700 more than the Z4 or £600 than the modded 350! Strangely enough, I've just shopped around for insurance on my 2.8 LWB diesel Exceed. Just under £205 fully comp and protected NCB. Mileage limitted to 4000/year. Quote
Ricey Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 Strangely enough, I've just shopped around for insurance on my 2.8 LWB diesel Exceed. Just under £205 fully comp and protected NCB. Mileage limitted to 4000/year. Hmmmmm Maybe Livingstone Warman are just not that competitive in that area. It was only £350 for a Suzuki thingamie and £340 for a Freelander. I'll have a mooch around. Quote
EH 370z Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Is the insurance expensive on the Mit's because they are classed as imports? Quote
Iwantone Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Is the insurance expensive on the Mit's because they are classed as imports? In my case, at under £205, I don't consider that it is expensive....... The next lowest quote, interestingly, was for £302 Steve Quote
EH 370z Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Here is a winner, I had one of these for over a year great fun - Cheap too! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201208451397083/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/4x4/price-to/2000/make/jeep/page/3/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501?logcode=p Or this that works properly http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201208451473519/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/4x4/price-to/2000/make/jeep/page/5/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501?logcode=p Quote
Ricey Posted March 1, 2012 Author Posted March 1, 2012 Here is a winner, I had one of these for over a year great fun - Cheap too! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201208451397083/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/4x4/price-to/2000/make/jeep/page/3/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501?logcode=p Or this that works properly http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201208451473519/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/4x4/price-to/2000/make/jeep/page/5/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501?logcode=p Surely something wrong with that 2nd one.....its pretty new for the price. Looks sweet though. Quote
EH 370z Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Here is a winner, I had one of these for over a year great fun - Cheap too! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201208451397083/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/4x4/price-to/2000/make/jeep/page/3/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501?logcode=p Or this that works properly http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201208451473519/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/4x4/price-to/2000/make/jeep/page/5/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501?logcode=p Surely something wrong with that 2nd one.....its pretty new for the price. Looks sweet though. I think the lumpy engine has made it a bit scary for some folks, but how bad can it be on fuel, in relation to the cost of diesel? Still cheap overall motoring, even if you got a year out of it how much less would it be worth Quote
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