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larson
25-06-2009, 18:15
just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson:thumbs
lacroupade
25-06-2009, 18:21
just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson:thumbs

engine is a 2.4 - not sure what block its derived from so don't know about longevity but depends what you pay for it as to what expectations you should have. I think fuel economy is slightly better than diesel, but a petrol owner will no doubt advise.

Diesels have more torque and greater longevity but will cost a bit more....what year is this truck and what are you being asked for it out of interest?
larson
25-06-2009, 18:24
its on an s plate for £500
extreme-4x4
25-06-2009, 18:35
well for 500 quid if you dont buy it i will
Terranosaurus
25-06-2009, 18:35
West Yorks - whereabouts?

The diesels will go tot he moon and back..... but the petrols are pretty long lived too. Officially the petrols give better mpg, from my experience (have had both) theres nothing in it. 166K is quite high but then an s plate fro £500 is a pretty good deal too.

Make sure 4wd works properly and that the front free wheeling hubs engage, to do this put it in 4wd drive a few yards, stop, dissengage 4wd, turn off, get out, then grovel around underneath and try to turn the front driveshafts. If they turn the free wheeling hubs arn't working properly.

|Check for corrosion around the rear seat belt mounts in the rear arches.
larson
25-06-2009, 18:40
halifax
larson
25-06-2009, 18:45
how often is timing belt/chain changed?

thanks for replies so far
Terranosaurus
25-06-2009, 19:29
Halifax is a bit far from me to nip over and have a look for you I'm afraid. I'm between Leeds and Selby.

Its a chain on the petrol and it isn't a scheduled service item. The diesels are gear driven.
larson
25-06-2009, 19:36
no worries i think im just goi g to throw my hard earned at him as i have a vectra i will be keeping:o i was hoping to do newquay in the maverick but im going to buy it for hunting with.
BigBlack
25-06-2009, 20:29
I'm in Halifax!!! :thumbs:thumbs:thumbs
extreme-4x4
25-06-2009, 20:41
bradford and bingley for me
larson
25-06-2009, 22:19
well i bought it and they will be pictures tomorrow
extreme-4x4
25-06-2009, 22:24
well done that man :bow:bow:bow:cool:
zippy656
25-06-2009, 22:31
well i bought it and they will be pictures tomorrow


what tomorrow...



thats way to SLOW for me.


oh well. ..
tezzer
25-06-2009, 22:33
pictures tomorrow, that will please someone, who was it now:nenau:augie
larson
26-06-2009, 20:12
only took 1 picture

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/1mart1n/maverick.jpg
extreme-4x4
26-06-2009, 20:14
looks good to me
Adz
26-06-2009, 21:10
:clap NICE :clap
tezzer
26-06-2009, 21:43
only took 1 picture

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/1mart1n/maverick.jpg

next purchase hopefully will be a decent camera. :doh:lol
paulp
26-06-2009, 22:12
welcome and the trucks looking good:thumb2

howz it run?

regards paulp
extreme-4x4
26-06-2009, 22:27
next purchase hopefully will be a decent camera. :doh:lol
:jesterbg:jesterbg
larson
26-06-2009, 22:42
it runs well but it been crashed and repaired and theres a bit of damage to the bonnet from a diferent accident:nenau never mind it wasnt much

camerra is a phone
wanaron
28-06-2009, 00:17
looks good for that money.:thumbs
larson
28-06-2009, 13:57
well some cant ran in to it yesterday. to say i was gutted was an understatement.. any way i also have a vectra to insure and cant afford to pay £500+ for this as well so it will be on fleabay in a couple of weeks. then ill sell the vectra and get one of these with less miles