Newbie from Southampton.

Grendel · 26-01-2013, 10:13

Hi Folks after many years with Sports cars I’ve decided to move onto something a bit slower that I can get muddy. Last year was looking at getting a 4x4 but decided it would cost too much to run so stupidly bought a Impreza Turbo which is ridiculous in fuel cost and rather boring to drive since it may have 220BHP but with the power steering and AWD its too easy to drive fast unlike the non turbo RWD cars I have owned in the past.

ANYWAY I’m looking to trade in the impreza for a Mavrick/Terrano 2.7TDi and wondered if there is anything I should look out for or if someone in the Southampton area could show me around there’s to give me a better idea please.

I understand the 2.7D is a taxi engine and there are subtle differences in that the early ones didn’t have bonnet vents but also not sure if the suspension is modern spring like car or the ridged leaf spring like Land Rovers?

zippy656 · 26-01-2013, 10:32

Hi,and welcome

Swb is best for playing

SPARKIEDOO · 26-01-2013, 17:00

WELCOME M8

rustic · 26-01-2013, 17:13

Re Suspension:-

Torsion bar on the front, coil on the rear.

Welcome to the club
Look out for rust on the front wings, starting at the plastic wheel arches, rust around the rear seat belt fixings, these appear in the rear wheel arches.

Inner front wings too, also the front out riggers that support the front bumper and the front cross member.
Have a good look around the front body mounts where the body bolts to the chassis.
I am speaking from other members problems, NOT my problems, of my nearly 18 year old Maverick, as that is still immaculate.

Waxoyl and a warm de- humidified garage all help to keep it that way.

Can't wait for the salt to go so I can wash all this crap off it, especially underneath. It will get a rinse tomorrow though....

Rock it from side to side, might have a click or two, could be your front drop links, but cheap to replace.

hope this helps...
best regards,

Rustic

jims-terrano · 26-01-2013, 17:37

Welcome aboard

Rust is a big enemy if they havn't been looked after. Most of the spots aren't too bad to sort. Obviously newer the better for that.

Sometimes you find 4wd never been used so front hubs may have a fault or just a clean. Never use the 4wd on a hard surface, the wheels need to be able to slip a little to stop wind up.

2.7 TD upto 1996 and then 2.7TDi onwards. Easy to tell the TDIi has a big vent in the bonnet. Approx 2001 the 3litre TD was introduced, slightly better fuel economy. Both pretty strong power plants, the 2.7 is gear driven timing so no belts or rattling chains. They also did a 2.4 petrol, again a strong unit.

I've had mine for 11 years and love it to bit's, really trust it in the snow.

Grendel · 26-01-2013, 20:09

This looks intersting.

http://www.trademotorsltd.co.uk/used...01303498781173

I think from photo may have had some bodywork done on passenger side but is it still a fair price?

26-01-2013, 10:13	#1
Grendel Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 22	Newbie from Southampton. Hi Folks after many years with Sports cars I’ve decided to move onto something a bit slower that I can get muddy. Last year was looking at getting a 4x4 but decided it would cost too much to run so stupidly bought a Impreza Turbo which is ridiculous in fuel cost and rather boring to drive since it may have 220BHP but with the power steering and AWD its too easy to drive fast unlike the non turbo RWD cars I have owned in the past. ANYWAY I’m looking to trade in the impreza for a Mavrick/Terrano 2.7TDi and wondered if there is anything I should look out for or if someone in the Southampton area could show me around there’s to give me a better idea please. I understand the 2.7D is a taxi engine and there are subtle differences in that the early ones didn’t have bonnet vents but also not sure if the suspension is modern spring like car or the ridged leaf spring like Land Rovers?

26-01-2013, 17:13	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Re Suspension:- Torsion bar on the front, coil on the rear. Welcome to the club Look out for rust on the front wings, starting at the plastic wheel arches, rust around the rear seat belt fixings, these appear in the rear wheel arches. Inner front wings too, also the front out riggers that support the front bumper and the front cross member. Have a good look around the front body mounts where the body bolts to the chassis. I am speaking from other members problems, NOT my problems, of my nearly 18 year old Maverick, as that is still immaculate. Waxoyl and a warm de- humidified garage all help to keep it that way. Can't wait for the salt to go so I can wash all this crap off it, especially underneath. It will get a rinse tomorrow though.... Rock it from side to side, might have a click or two, could be your front drop links, but cheap to replace. hope this helps... best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

26-01-2013, 10:32	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Hi,and welcome Swb is best for playing

26-01-2013, 17:00	#3
SPARKIEDOO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cupar scotland Vehicle: terrano II SWB 2.7 (2002) Posts: 431	WELCOME M8

26-01-2013, 17:37	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard Rust is a big enemy if they havn't been looked after. Most of the spots aren't too bad to sort. Obviously newer the better for that. Sometimes you find 4wd never been used so front hubs may have a fault or just a clean. Never use the 4wd on a hard surface, the wheels need to be able to slip a little to stop wind up. 2.7 TD upto 1996 and then 2.7TDi onwards. Easy to tell the TDIi has a big vent in the bonnet. Approx 2001 the 3litre TD was introduced, slightly better fuel economy. Both pretty strong power plants, the 2.7 is gear driven timing so no belts or rattling chains. They also did a 2.4 petrol, again a strong unit. I've had mine for 11 years and love it to bit's, really trust it in the snow.

26-01-2013, 20:09	#6
Grendel Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 22	This looks intersting. http://www.trademotorsltd.co.uk/used...01303498781173 I think from photo may have had some bodywork done on passenger side but is it still a fair price?