MOT of death for the Shogun this morning, so I'm looking for a biggish old 4x4, something capable of towing 2 1/2 tonnes.
Anyone know of any for sale?
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Anyone selling a 4x4?
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2.5t put you into the big 4x4's as you say.
Personally, I'm a land rover fan - have been for years.
Are the 100% reliable? No, but if you keep on top of them, they are.
Do they rust? Yes
Are they easy enough to work on? Yes - big mechano sets really
Are parts easy to get? Very - both new and second handwhats your budget?
I've always rated the Td5 discovery as being a good buy personally.
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Nissan Patrol Y60 4.2 diesel manual - amazing car. Guard with your life though! Mine got stolen - apparently this happens a lot with older 4x4s as they are easy to steal. Seems they get sent to Eastern Europe and Africa. Look on Ebay, there are often a few on there.
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I've always rated the Td5 discovery as being a good buy personally.
Yep
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End of an era
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I've always rated the Td5 discovery as being a good buy personally.
Scary if bits go wrong though? (Question based on some motoring reading rather than firsthand exp)
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/land-rover/discovery-2-2002/
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Tdi 4 Freelander 2005 tow bar, tints, 18 inch LR alloys, 1/2 leather seats, manual, hill descent, air con, 70 k miles for sale if interested.
phwill77 at gmail dot comPosted 6 months ago # -
How much?
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Scary if bits go wrong though?
It hugely depends on whether you're prepared to do the work yourself or pay someone else.
Land Rovers fall into 2 categories of running costs imho.
Very Expensive if you get a dealer / garage to repair.
Quite reasonable if you do the work yourself.The parts are often physically bigger, but I wouldn't say that they have been significantly more expensive than similar parts for other cars. I've also not managed to not be able to get a part for any land rover i've had. For the smaller parts, the main dealer costs aren't actually all that bad.
there is also a huge knowledge base for DIY in land rovers, so forums are plentiful, and most work has already been done by others, talked about and illustrated guides posted up.
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It hugely depends on whether you're prepared to do the work yourself or pay someone else.
'Pay someone else' is not an expression I use often. I 've had a IIA and a Discovery in the past. I'm happy to roll my sleves up.
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I have a Isuzu Trooper 98 S reg swb (3 door) that is 3300kg tow rated.
Tow Bar already fitted.
59000 miles
Duty spec, elc windows, folding mirrors, Cd player etc.
3 Pirelli scorpian with between 5 to 6mm and 1 Yokohama AT with 4mm tread.
Metallic Green
3.5 V6 (Before you dismiss, it does 20mpg combined compared to the diesels 25mpg)
6 month old stainless exhaust
Being MOT'd on saturday
Generally good condition but some of the laquer has pealed on the roof and a small patch on the bonnet.
£1250 ono
Will forward photo's if it is of any interest.Posted 6 months ago # -
Got a Hi-Lux single cab Mk5 4X4 (last of the real ones) 53 plate 80k 2.5td D4D with a farm body and load liner if you like.
Email in profile (no canvassers)
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Chris23 can you send me pics
paperjohn1 YGM
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mcmoonter. YGM
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