recomend a 4x4? Anyone
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So its official...from the last post and replies, i think a Range Rover is a no-go with this info. Thanks lads for the advice, however your not done yet! A 4x4 is a must purchace for my next drive. My next request to you is to recomend a manufacturer & model. In around the €20-€25K price range. Ta.
duggs.
duggs.
This perhaps?
(Provided you have shares in a petrol company and were willing to take a chance on the auld reliability front...
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(Provided you have shares in a petrol company and were willing to take a chance on the auld reliability front...
)Edited by markomah on Saturday 16th June 00:39
A bit late to the thread but here goes.
Not sure where you are in Ireland but if you're out in the stick a bit then I can recommend a Landcruiser, if you are town based then the Forester is probably a better bet.
I own a 2000 3L Toyota Land Cruiser 5 door Auto, had it for nearly 3 years now and love it to bits. It's more than capable down the Irish back lanes and very comfortable on the long runs out to the airport etc.
It's the only car I have at the moment so it's also used for the school run, shopping trips etc. It's a bit heavy on the diesel, if I take it steady I can get 350-400 miles before the light comes on - requiring about 70-75 litres to fill up again. (tank is a 90l b.t.w).
It has loads of space in the back and the rear passenger seats fold up very well against the front seats... you'd be amazed at how much stuff you get get into it. Furniture, Christmas trees, shopping, kisd, dogs, you name it.
It also has the two boot seats in the very rear which is great for taking a party of kids somewhere though there is very little boot space left when these are deployed.
It's been pretty reliable, and I do take it 'properly' off road sometimes.
Problems I've had:
1. One thing to watch is the front wheel tracking, mine seems to permanently be off a little and I've lost a few thousand miles from excess wear on the front tyre inside edge.
2. Rear propshaft universal joint wore loose, (lack of servicing/grease) cost 120Euro for replacement and fitting at local garage.
3. I had a radiator pop on me whereby the auto-transmission fluid and radiator fluid started to mix! (I got a second hand radiator shipped in from a UK breaker for £120, fitted it myself - 5 bolts for the belly pan and 4 for the radiator, then the four hoses)
4. Handbrake mechanism seized at rear - been bad since I got it, paid a bit to have this sorted, but the did the front and rear brakes all at the same time. Previously the front shoes had worn out (they do quickly - it's a heavy vehicle) I changed them my self (2 hours work - dead easy job, but made the stupid mistake of buying no-brand shoes from a local motor factor. These lasted about 12 months and coveredthe front alloys in black brake dust. *** Now I only ever fit Toyota genuine parts. ***
Not sure what else to say, post back with any questions.
best
Ex
Not sure where you are in Ireland but if you're out in the stick a bit then I can recommend a Landcruiser, if you are town based then the Forester is probably a better bet.
I own a 2000 3L Toyota Land Cruiser 5 door Auto, had it for nearly 3 years now and love it to bits. It's more than capable down the Irish back lanes and very comfortable on the long runs out to the airport etc.
It's the only car I have at the moment so it's also used for the school run, shopping trips etc. It's a bit heavy on the diesel, if I take it steady I can get 350-400 miles before the light comes on - requiring about 70-75 litres to fill up again. (tank is a 90l b.t.w).
It has loads of space in the back and the rear passenger seats fold up very well against the front seats... you'd be amazed at how much stuff you get get into it. Furniture, Christmas trees, shopping, kisd, dogs, you name it.
It also has the two boot seats in the very rear which is great for taking a party of kids somewhere though there is very little boot space left when these are deployed.
It's been pretty reliable, and I do take it 'properly' off road sometimes.
Problems I've had:
1. One thing to watch is the front wheel tracking, mine seems to permanently be off a little and I've lost a few thousand miles from excess wear on the front tyre inside edge.
2. Rear propshaft universal joint wore loose, (lack of servicing/grease) cost 120Euro for replacement and fitting at local garage.
3. I had a radiator pop on me whereby the auto-transmission fluid and radiator fluid started to mix! (I got a second hand radiator shipped in from a UK breaker for £120, fitted it myself - 5 bolts for the belly pan and 4 for the radiator, then the four hoses)
4. Handbrake mechanism seized at rear - been bad since I got it, paid a bit to have this sorted, but the did the front and rear brakes all at the same time. Previously the front shoes had worn out (they do quickly - it's a heavy vehicle) I changed them my self (2 hours work - dead easy job, but made the stupid mistake of buying no-brand shoes from a local motor factor. These lasted about 12 months and coveredthe front alloys in black brake dust. *** Now I only ever fit Toyota genuine parts. ***
Not sure what else to say, post back with any questions.
best
Ex
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