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noble3r

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291 posts

214 months

Friday 22nd March
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Recently purchased a Fieldmaster. Expectations have been surpassed. Steering not an issue, footwell not an issue. Went for a petrol. Engine is smooth and quiet. Averaging in the low 20's.

Car is full of charm and character and rides better than either of our Dicovery or Velar. Let's see what happens when / if the novelty wears off...


Lefty

16,636 posts

209 months

Friday 22nd March
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Fantastic, looks great. They are excellent vehicles.

I vaguely wish I’d got a petrol one. I’ve only had mine for 5 months and done 4k miles, I like it more now than did when I got it - it’s not a novelty.

Phud

1,278 posts

150 months

Saturday 23rd March
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So glad someone else says the same about steering and footwell.

Tows rather well too


Lefty

16,636 posts

209 months

Saturday 23rd March
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Yep. Steering is a total non issue, get used to in minutes. It has a big turning circle but if you’re used to driving a van it’s fine.

The footwell thing, I could see it being a problem if you’re short or have the seat set very low. It doesn’t bother me in the slightest.

Familymad

911 posts

224 months

Saturday 27th April
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Any updates from owners? Some great deals to get had right now.

Lefty

16,636 posts

209 months

Sunday 28th April
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I’ve had mine 5 months, just had its first service at 5k miles. No problems at all with it, it suits us perfectly for what we wanted/needed.

Familymad

911 posts

224 months

Sunday 28th April
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Seems an early service. Is that classed as a running in one or is it 5 k intervals?

noble3r

Original Poster:

291 posts

214 months

Sunday 28th April
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Mine is showing service in 29days ish. Called my local dealership to book 1st service and they said its not due until 12months of 12k miles (car registered in Sept 23).

Service indicator warning will be reset when serviced. Approx price of 1st service £500 incl. VAT

Chester, Ineos.

Lefty

16,636 posts

209 months

Sunday 28th April
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It was 12 months, I bought mine pre-reg or maybe cancelled order.

455 incl vat and a courtesy car, all fluids incl diffs, both gearboxes (and engine obviously) and filters.

paul n

273 posts

176 months

Monday 3rd June
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Looks great 👍

Is that low 20’s for mixed driving and better on a run?

Is that from the trip computer or calculated at the pump? Sounds like the petrol is not much worse than the deasil mpg wise

Many thanks


noble3r said:
Recently purchased a Fieldmaster. Expectations have been surpassed. Steering not an issue, footwell not an issue. Went for a petrol. Engine is smooth and quiet. Averaging in the low 20's.

Car is full of charm and character and rides better than either of our Dicovery or Velar. Let's see what happens when / if the novelty wears off...

noble3r

Original Poster:

291 posts

214 months

Wednesday 5th June
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paul n said:
Looks great ??

Is that low 20’s for mixed driving and better on a run?

Is that from the trip computer or calculated at the pump? Sounds like the petrol is not much worse than the deasil mpg wise

Many thanks


noble3r said:
Recently purchased a Fieldmaster. Expectations have been surpassed. Steering not an issue, footwell not an issue. Went for a petrol. Engine is smooth and quiet. Averaging in the low 20's.

Car is full of charm and character and rides better than either of our Dicovery or Velar. Let's see what happens when / if the novelty wears off...

Low 20's mixed run and better on motorway / dual carriageway in 8th gear. I'm only using trip computer as the guide. I only do limited mileage and had a preference for the quietest engine choice (although note i've never driven a diesel variant). Petrol is now only approx 5p a litre cheaper compared to diesel around my area.

paul n

273 posts

176 months

Wednesday 5th June
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Ok that’s good to know. I would be interested in what it can do on a run sat at 60 and 70 mph. It it can crack 25-27 on a long run I reckon I would go petrol over the deasil!

Your have the off road tyres as well eh so the Bridgestone would help with mpg also. Not that it is a mega issue for me back have to factor everything in!

How you finding it in general? What have you come from to compare it to?

Many thanks