dave21478 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I need a 4x4. Preferably one known to the forum, sold by a member or somebody they know. Yeah there are loads on ebay, but I would much prefer to not take a risk on buying one blind at this sort of money. Preferably some kind of pickup....L200, Ranger, Navara etc. Either double or extra cab, would prefer not a single cab. Would also consider a Freelander, either a TD4 or a V6. MUST be a 3 door. Auto gearbox would be nice. Air con would be nice. No rotters. No chassis snappers. No patchwork of MOT welding plates. Im not fussed about cosmetics....dents and scrapes are fine as long as its not bashed to fuck. Dirty or torn interior is ok too as long as its not totally chewed to fuck. Obviously cheap is good but I can put a few grand into it for the right car. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 In b4 "buy FOADs TATA". I would rather pull my trailer via a rope tied round my balls. No offence to FOAD btw, Cavcraft, The Moog, D Spares & Tyres and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Gah! Too slow! Obviously that's the collection caper we're all hoping for. The Moog, RichardK and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Good to see you back DaveNumbers. dave21478 and Steviemillar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I got halfway through the first line and thought Tata! Was even going to offer to bring it south for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Good to see you back DaveNumbers. Thanks. It all got a bit un-autoshite for a while so I took a break. Then I forgot my password. Then I locked myself out of my recovery email account. So I signed up a new username here. But for some reason it never had any posting privelidges so I couldnt say anything. So I thought "fuck it" and never bothered. Then a I realised I missed the place. Then I remembered my password. So I came back. Fuck technology, by the way. The Moog, taxi paul, Dave_Q and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I was thinking P38 Rangey, but finding one that isn't fooked these days. Ticks all the boxes though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Tamworthbay and michael1703 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I think this is a tall ask these days. The farmers around here are similarly struggling. Some manage to coax a bit more life out of their Fourtraks, while Mitsu L200s came, but largely seem to be going again as they rot out. Wisely, they've all mostly avoided Navara chassis-snappers. Some bought Isuzus, but then had several engines replaced. Others are trying to keep Land Rovers going, which is like trying to avoid salmonella by eating actual money. The simple, strong pick-up they all want doesn't really seem to exist anymore. One has bought a V6 Tdi VW Amarok. I'm waiting to see what goes wrong with that. I can't imagine it was even slightly cheap. How about a Hilux Surf? Or have they all rotted away now too? Or Mitsubishi Delica. Sills rot out for fun, but they're generally fairly hardy for their age, and I know from my pal's that they will tolerate a terrifying amount of abuse. All while doing no better than 22mpg. D Spares & Tyres, Dave_Q, chodweaver and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 One has bought a V6 Tdi VW Amarok. I'm waiting to see what goes wrong with that. I can't imagine it was even slightly cheap. When I worked for a VAG outfit there was one of these parked-up awaiting a part on VOR. It was in so long, we moved premises and it had to come with us. Then I resigned and it was still there. VAG SHITE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 90s Hilux seems like it'd be a good option unless rust gets them too. How terrible is a Great Wall? There's a dealer nearby and I do see the odd one or two about, I can't imagine they set the world on fire mind. My friend is still trying to sell his '99 3.1TD Jeep Grand Cherokee but I imagine that doesn't tick too many boxes. It is auto and has working aircon though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This has quarter of a million miles on it. It also has 30 stamps in service book. Probably 2nd class postage stamps but better than nothing.The seller also has a Dave numbers user name http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Hilux-2-4-Turbo-D4WD-Pick-Up-2000-Regd-MOT-12-17-1-Former-Keeper-/263067935993?hash=item3d401224f9:g:mVUAAOSwi8VZWRCg Lacquer Peel, phil_lihp and garethj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Sam ( Red5) might know of a Fronterror, I think he was flogging one of his a while ago - but I havent seen anyone on the forum tarting one at the mo apart from the Tata.If you are in Frogland can you find one of these? RichardK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Wall-Motor-Company-Steed-2-0TD-4X4-2013MY-S-CAT-D-No-Vat-/263083373190?hash=item3d40fdb286:g:tQIAAOSwu2VZZNRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 What on earth is this thing? Even the seller doesn't know. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TT-FORTIGO-Isuzu-Great-Wall-steed-pick-up-crew-cab-truck-l200-Navara-/382116249621?hash=item58f7e74015:g:4yMAAOSwlY1ZNX89 dave21478 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I think Scary has an X-trail kicking around for about £600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 A mate of mine is selling a 2004 FreelOader TD4, or whatever they're called. I think he's done shit loads of work to it, now an injector is playing up. Can get details if wanted. dave21478 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 I don't like the way that Hilux smells......"ideal for export" and the reg number hidden....I would bet that the phrase "excessive corrosion within 30cm of...." makes several appearances over the last few years.Single cab is far from ideal too, I would like some storage space in the cabin. Also....have ebay changed the thing you used to be able to do to get a reg number....click on the Get Vehicle Info link and decode part of the url...? I havent seen that for a while. I have been looking at Delicas but it seems like pot luck on condition. Poor MPG isnt toooooo much of an issue, but I think these are beyond poor and into terrible. I have been looking at Great Walls too....I am no bufty, but I really do like the look of this metallic pink one.They are still too salty though.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-13-GREAT-WALL-STEED-2-0-TD-S-4X4-DCB-4D-141-BHP-DIESEL-/302260735586?hash=item466024ce62:g:wiUAAOSwf~9ZaVeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cavcraft...thanks, but with hindsight I think I will pass on Freelanders for now. While they are great cars ( no, really, they actually are) they just cant be relied upon long term as my only work vehicle, and I dont want to have to keep a different 4x4 on hand as a backup car...I am paying out my arse on multiple insurance policies these days and need to reduce the fleet. I think its going to have to be a pickup of some kind as a replacement for the Mazda. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 What on earth is this thing? Even the seller doesn't know. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TT-FORTIGO-Isuzu-Great-Wall-steed-pick-up-crew-cab-truck-l200-Navara-/382116249621?hash=item58f7e74015:g:4yMAAOSwlY1ZNX89 Hello? ECP? Can you give me a price for a set of brake discs for a.....a....uh....never mind. *click* phil_lihp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-2-5-Sport-/253037201565?hash=item3aea31489d:g:O04AAOSwfJJZYpe- BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This looks alright. The double cab doesn't make for a huge truck bed mind you. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Navara-Double-cab-4x4-diesel-2000-pickup-pick-up-trucktwin-cab-4-door-/182668271758?hash=item2a87e0a08e:g:OVEAAOSwmFNZaLy3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Now you're talking http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/nissan-navara-d22-pick-up-4x4-/172778098014?hash=item283a608d5e:g:0V8AAOSwfIxZZoaj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Possibly a little salty but what price style? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Ssangyong-Sports-Pick-Up-2-9-290-Twin-Cab-Pick-up-4dr-/142447197422 dave21478, RichardK and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 On the subject of Ssangyongs, these seem to be quite decent judging from what I've read on here. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-SSANGYONG-REXTON-2-7-RX270-BLACK/311915419126?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44761%26meid%3D10bcfdbcbe514de6ae4e98f644bea1c8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D142447197422 Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 What on earth is this thing? Even the seller doesn't know. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TT-FORTIGO-Isuzu-Great-Wall-steed-pick-up-crew-cab-truck-l200-Navara-/382116249621?hash=item58f7e74015:g:4yMAAOSwlY1ZNX89 Vel Satissangyong? sporty-shite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 How terrible is a Great Wall? Somewhere I have a photo of a corroded chassis on a Great Wall, it looked like a 20 year old Land Rover. The Great Wall had been registered 3 days prior to the photograph. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 If your balls are big you would be looking for a frontera. Barry Grant from Brookside can't be wrong. UltraWomble, taxi paul and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Don't buy a Navara,please.The L200 is ok but a bit soft.As you found out, the B2500/Ford Ranger also not great and heavy on fuel.Hilux 2.5 D4D is excellent as long as the chassis is ok and with good mpg but the older 2.4 is very thirsty - around 23mpg and around 17 towing. The Isuzu DMax is good although a lot seem to have been sold with drug dealer type wheels and stickers.Strange, because the cabs are very plain old-school Japanese inside.The Vauxhall Brava/Isuzu TF 2.5 are tough and very good on fuel(sometimes over 35mpg)As mentioned above ,SSangyong seem surprisingly good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 See, thats the problem there with just picking stuff from ebay....both those Navaras above have MOT history of structural welding over the last few years. Once its started on these things, they are done. The chassis on all these 4x4s like to rot from the inside outwards so its a never ending battle. Best to get one thats never been welded, which suggests previous owners have taken the care to either waxoyl it or at least give it a clean every now and then. The ssangyong pickup has an almost pefect MOT history, but I couldnt spend that much on a car I hate the look of so badly. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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