dollywobbler Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Ah, there you are. Was convinced the 3-litre was a six-pot. I drove one ages and ages ago but perhaps I miscounted... As mentioned earlier, the 3.1 Trooper/Bighorn is good, and the turning circle is indeed ridiculously small. The 3.0 gained a reputation for grenading itself a la Renault DCi. One very real weakness of the Rangie for an older owner is that it's bloody difficult to reach into the boot once you've dropped the tailgate. The commercial versions that the French loved so much must have been an utter pain in the arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Peugeot 405 GL x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 One very real weakness of the Rangie for an older owner is that it's bloody difficult to reach into the boot once you've dropped the tailgate. very good advice, I struggle with my p38 being a shortarse I want something ultra reliable as I always end up fixing it, working 100 hours and charging 27p for the privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 i understand peoples hesitation with cheaper Discovery's (rust, HG's etc) but if you know what you're looking for in the way of problems, they are very good motors and as reliable as any jap 4x4 IF they are maintained. I always have a landy of some sort on the drive. My current disco 300tdi is for sale but I don't think it would suit an 81 yr old as I'm guessing he's not looking for something with a lightbar, safari snorkel, HD springs & mud tyres. So I'd go with previous posters advice and say buy a Terrano, Maverick type thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Patrol SWB? My Dad drove a knackered 80s one across East Africa a while ago, it broke down a lot. More realistically a Daihatsu Fourtrak as they're not quite as unnecessarily huge as the usual Jap crowd, but still SRSLY capable off road. Or a K-car? Pajero Mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 How about a Land Rover but with a reliable Iveco engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Patrol SWB? My Dad drove a knackered 80s one across East Africa a while ago, it broke down a lot. More realistically a Daihatsu Fourtrak as they're not quite as unnecessarily huge as the usual Jap crowd, but still SRSLY capable off road. Or a K-car? Pajero Mini Our neighbours have a Pajero Junior, which is slightly bigger than the Pajero Mini. They're like bleedin' russian dolls! Mini, Junior, Pinin and FULL FAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR ... more 4wd people carrier than 4x4 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Steyr-Puch Haflinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkersaab Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Subaru forester or suzuki xl-7, the suzukis are quite rare but superb machines esp v6 manual 2.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR ... more 4wd people carrier than 4x4 though You selling it so soon bro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Series 1 Dacia Duster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 £650 no reserve It has permanent four wheel drive which was the forerunner of the famous Audi Quatro system Just how like Karl Benz's motorwagen was the forerunner to the 2012 S-Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan84 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Vauxhall MonteryVauxhall FronteraSsangyong MussoSsangyong KorandoDaewoo MussoTata SafariToyota LandcruiserNissan Patrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 shiteSsangyong more shite Ssangyong I reckon is a good call for an octogenarian ... slow as hell and rather basic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 shiteSsangyong more shite Ssangyong I reckon is a good call for an octogenarian ... slow as hell and rather basic yup they are basic, so basic that their gearboxes are made of cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Lamborghini Cheetah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Has anybody suggested a UAZ 469. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micrashed Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 UNIMOG My wife learned to drive in one of these (and there are times Im sure she still thinks she is driving one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEFORD-TK-4X4 ... 1142285303 (will need an extra grand to buy this mind you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micrashed Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Armoured-coac ... 1128057%26 He says he is open to offers, and it needs new front bullet proof glass..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micrashed Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fordson-Major ... 2595193%26 Excellent off road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 What about.... ....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 What about.... ....? You mean buy two and use them as roller scates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Keep it shite. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-197 ... 337d287531 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-COMME ... 53ee093dfd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks for the ideas, but the search is officially over. He had a haggle and got this for a shade over 2 grand http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-N-Land-R ... 257670aed6 He has put a dep on it and picks it up tomorrow, hopefully its alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Incredible how those are holding their value. Doesn't sound superb yet it's over £2000. TD5s are already dropping to that sort of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 So the Munga is still up for grabs then, huh?Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashmicro Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 4 door, 2 litre GDi Pinin? (If you can find one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 this is my sort of 4x4 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commer-Q4-4x4 ... 7675.l2557 its been on about 5 times, it sold for £2,733 but will probably be on again next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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