T2 - what next?

(RIP) PLANK · 28-06-2013, 19:28

I have owned several Terranos over a number of years along with many other 4x4s. I know this will probably be my last one as they are all getting older and I have never found a newer one that I was convinced by.

So what's next? any suggestions?

briggie · 28-06-2013, 19:39

vw amarok

puddle hoppers inc. · 28-06-2013, 19:40

i reckon i will go for a disco 3 or nissan pathfinder next tbh, prefer the pathfinder. but i dont off road so ability doesnt really come into it.

stevo · 28-06-2013, 19:45

there are a lot of able 4x4s out there, however, once you start buying newer cars (post 2006 I think) then the road tax increases to a point where its just not viable to purchase them second hand as we do now.

The appeal of the terrano for me is that for what you get, they are cheap and reliable, and don't have the cult following of say a defender, or landcruiser.

So I reckon something petrol based maybe, or my bicycle

puddle hoppers inc. · 28-06-2013, 19:53

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Originally Posted by stevo

there are a lot of able 4x4s out there, however, once you start buying newer cars (post 2006 I think) then the road tax increases to a point where its just not viable to purchase them second hand as we do now.

The appeal of the terrano for me is that for what you get, they are cheap and reliable, and don't have the cult following of say a defender, or landcruiser.

So I reckon something petrol based maybe, or my bicycle

that said, we go to wales(benar beach) as often as possible, there is a gorgeous tho far from new and far from pristine lwb defender on rusty steels with huge wheels that i look at everytime and say to myself "oooh umph", but then i think mpg and stuff. i will take a pic tomorrow. its bound to be there!

MudLifeCrisis · 28-06-2013, 19:56

Love my Terracan

stinka · 28-06-2013, 20:02

Budget ?

If its pretty big, on a year old truck I'd say an amarok, my mates is fantastic !

Other than that I love the hilux and the new Isuzu dmax is a very nice bit of kit

stevo · 28-06-2013, 20:03

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Originally Posted by puddle hoppers inc.

that said, we go to wales(benar beach) as often as possible, there is a gorgeous tho far from new and far from pristine lwb defender on rusty steels with huge wheels that i look at everytime and say to myself "oooh umph", but then i think mpg and stuff. i will take a pic tomorrow. its bound to be there!

I know what you mean - I love defenders, and have had loads, and the MPG isn't as bad as you think!

However, before a trip, I used to spend a weekend changing oils etc, and preparing not to break down!

rustic · 28-06-2013, 20:04

As we may longer be towing the boat when the Mav pops it's clogs, I was thinking my next motor could be a Skoda Yetti, 4x4 version of course, any feed back good or bad

Top gear managed to land a helicopter on one of them, not something I need to do, but could come in handy.

Diesel capable of 45-50 mpg on a good day.

Some good tyres for the winter and sorted.

It looks a bit box like but seem fairly reliable as far as I have heard.

best regards,

Rustic

DEE · 28-06-2013, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

As we may longer be towing the boat when the Mav pops it's clogs, I was thinking my next motor could be a Skoda Yetti, 4x4 version of course, any feed back good or bad

Top gear managed to land a helicopter on one of them, not something I need to do, but could come in handy.

Diesel capable of 45-50 mpg on a good day.

Some good tyres for the winter and sorted.

It looks a bit box like but seem fairly reliable as far as I have heard.

best regards,

Rustic

All i can tell you from my friend who has one Nice car he says BUT like a drink

puddle hoppers inc. · 28-06-2013, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

As we may longer be towing the boat when the Mav pops it's clogs, I was thinking my next motor could be a Skoda Yetti, 4x4 version of course, any feed back good or bad

Top gear managed to land a helicopter on one of them, not something I need to do, but could come in handy.

Diesel capable of 45-50 mpg on a good day.

Some good tyres for the winter and sorted.

It looks a bit box like but seem fairly reliable as far as I have heard.

best regards,

Rustic

what do they weigh? i always thought they were a bit small?

briggie · 28-06-2013, 19:42

vw tuareg

melissachels · 29-06-2013, 09:10

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Originally Posted by briggie

vw tuareg

I've heard they are really good but never drove one, don't get a new disco tho cos they have built in fault codes that are designed to pop up in the 4th year after manufacture

stinka · 29-06-2013, 09:13

Got a link to the disco faults ?

Big Col · 29-06-2013, 09:15

Disco 3 for me

28-06-2013, 19:28	#1
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	T2 - what next? I have owned several Terranos over a number of years along with many other 4x4s. I know this will probably be my last one as they are all getting older and I have never found a newer one that I was convinced by. So what's next? any suggestions?

28-06-2013, 20:04	#9
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	As we may longer be towing the boat when the Mav pops it's clogs, I was thinking my next motor could be a Skoda Yetti, 4x4 version of course, any feed back good or bad Top gear managed to land a helicopter on one of them, not something I need to do, but could come in handy. Diesel capable of 45-50 mpg on a good day. Some good tyres for the winter and sorted. It looks a bit box like but seem fairly reliable as far as I have heard. 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.

28-06-2013, 19:39	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	vw amarok

28-06-2013, 19:40	#3
puddle hoppers inc. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west midlands Vehicle: terrano se 2.7 Posts: 1,041	i reckon i will go for a disco 3 or nissan pathfinder next tbh, prefer the pathfinder. but i dont off road so ability doesnt really come into it.

28-06-2013, 19:45	#4
stevo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: surrey Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE Posts: 100	there are a lot of able 4x4s out there, however, once you start buying newer cars (post 2006 I think) then the road tax increases to a point where its just not viable to purchase them second hand as we do now. The appeal of the terrano for me is that for what you get, they are cheap and reliable, and don't have the cult following of say a defender, or landcruiser. So I reckon something petrol based maybe, or my bicycle

28-06-2013, 19:56	#6
MudLifeCrisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Albans Herts Vehicle: 1997 Mav 2.7tdi lwb Posts: 1,377	Love my Terracan

28-06-2013, 20:02	#7
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Budget ? If its pretty big, on a year old truck I'd say an amarok, my mates is fantastic ! Other than that I love the hilux and the new Isuzu dmax is a very nice bit of kit

28-06-2013, 19:42	#12
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	vw tuareg

29-06-2013, 09:13	#14
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Got a link to the disco faults ?

29-06-2013, 09:15	#15
Big Col Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 58	Disco 3 for me