Recommendations for an old 4x4

[soulboy]

my mitsubishi delica?
chris

 

[Eric The Viking]

You really needed to carry a few sacks of sand or something else weighty in the back to keep the back on the road

It's the same with the 110, although with the Salisbury back axle they do pull well, despite what others think.
I've towed Japanese 4x4s in the past

And regarding the ride, I quite like it. I probably wouldn't be so keen if it was a 90 - they're a bit bouncier.

And I REALLY like not having a computer in it.

 

[Dodge]

Well I have kept quiet up til now, being a Land Rover addict and having had them of one type or another for the last 25 years would never be without a landy!

In May I sold my 1988 F reg 90 that had done just shy of 200k on the original 19j turbo diesel engine before as Eric previouslysaid the engine said it had had enough. Replaced it with a 200tdi out of a rotten discovery and it is still going strong with its new owner in the Land rover Owners Club I am a member of.

I replaced it in may with this:-

Whilst a 1990 reg it actually has a 300tdi turbo diesel and r380 gearbox, runs beautifully and returns nearly 30 mpg even when towing our caravan. It is not just a road vehicle though holding my lantra certificate I work closely with 4x4 Response providing support to the emergency services providing off road transport etc for lowland search and rescue teams etc

The best bit this vehicle in excellent condition cost me £3500 - so good vehicles are out there if you know whet you are looking at.

Roger S, if you want any further advice or have any queries regarding the best vehicle on the road do not hesitate to give me a call!!

 

[Eric The Viking]

(note to self: write out 100 times, "I'm not jealous, really I'm not jealous...")

 

[MARK.B.]

Have got a Nissan X-trail,got all the comforts and coped very well with the recent bad winters.its a 2.2 turbo deisel and returns a decent mpg unless you are towing anything resembling a large brick for long distances.
p.s
Its pretty damn quick too :twisted:

 

[WoodMangler]

We've had a 1995 Daihatsu 4-Trak diesel for a good 10 years now, it just keeps on going. It had a front-end crash a couple of years ago, but was so economical to repair that the insurer didn't write it off, despite it's age. It needs a bit of welding now and then to get through the MOT, but nothing major. It had to have a new bellhousing not long ago, but I picked one up cheap from an excellent 4-Trak breaker in Herefordshire (pm me if you need his number). The 4WD Low traction is excellent - I've even used it to pull a 2WD tractor out of deep mud ! The 4WD High traction is a life-saver on icy roads in the winter, it can be used at up to 40 MPH. It carries a fair size load internally, and the roof-rack (if you can get one, they're like hen's teeth) gives useful additional capacity. It tows up to 3 tons gross, and my wife regularly uses it to climb the steepest of welsh hills with a horsebox with horse on the back. The only downside is that it's only available as a 2-door model, so if you've got ancient aunts to fit in the back it might not be suitable.

Do be careful to have it properly examined before buying though, as there are quite a few around which are 2 different half-vehicles welded together...

 

[Peter T]

+1 for the Hilux

 

[moppetsdad]

Another vote for the daihatsu 4 trak I used to drag 36ft and 42ft boats in and out of the workshop with one that was to pineappled to go on the road but it would pull 12 tons up the slope into the workshop it protested at the 50 ft boat weighing 16 tons but we made it with three fat workers sitting in the back to keep the wheels from spinning.

 

[RogerS]

Went window shopping today with LOML. LOML didn't warm to the styling of the Nissan X-Trail and, TBH, neither did I. Honda CRV....mmm...not quite what we're after. Toyota RAV-4....bit too small.

Then on to a Land Rover specialist. If we had a few more acres to roam around in then a Defender would make a lot of sense but it needs to be a bit more comfortable TBH! Never (deliberately) going off-road in the car nor going to tow anything. Need something sensible ...especially for snow and floods. Which given our weather of late is useful.

So we've settled on a Discovery. A Td5 seems to be favourite for fuel consumption. By 2002 most niggles and problems seem to have been ironed out. Saw one at the dealer but on checking with Parker's he's asking £1000 over the top!

So it's probably going to be a purchase from a private seller. Thing is....no warranty ...which is going to be the same as buying at auction and so now thinking about Brightwells next Tuesday as they do have a fair few Td5 Disco's ,,,,just have to try and persuade LOML that buying at auction is the same as buying privately in terms of 'taking a chance'.

 

[Dodge]

Roger,

Before buying one

1) lift the carpet in the boot and check the floor as they are seriously prone to rotting out

2) check the sills carefully again these rot on discos and the reason for most disco 1s being scrapped

3) If allowed pull the plug off the EMU (Engine Management unit) and check there are NO traces of oil in the plug - TD5s tend to get oil contamination from the engine up the loom resulting in it getting into the EMU causing major issues.

Hope this helps

Rog

 

[RogerS]

Thanks Rog..I'll take you up on your offer for me to call!

 

[Dodge]

PM sent Rog

 

[RogerS]

The Eagle has landed!

130k so just run in (he said hopefully!)



Bloody good sound system :roll:

 

[Dodge]

Very nice looking motor Roger

 

[RogerS]

Ta muchly. Although I think Eric The Viking might have the right idea for avoiding cars with gizmo's! There are more TLA's on this car then I've ever seen.

 

[Benchwayze]

Make sure you have the Haynes Manual, and a comprehensive set of tools. So I have been told. :mrgreen:

 

[RogerS]

I downloaded the workshop manual....all 39Mb! I'm ready.

 

[Benchwayze]

I downloaded the workshop manual....all 39Mb! I'm ready.

:lol: :lol:

 

[kernowjoiner24]

Very nice ! i like them, a good compromise between off road performance and comfort.

This is my 4x4, and pride and joy,

Not half as practical but a lot of fun !

 

[Benchwayze]

Smart motor Kernow...

You shamed me into cleaning my black, Volvo SD90!!! (Or at least into getting No. 1 Son on the case!)