Can you justify why you bought a 4x4?

rustic · 26-11-2016, 09:53

New signs now being erected on green lanes in Derbyshire.

emjaybee · 26-11-2016, 09:57

Rustic you hound.

They ought to put those up in Chelsea !

rustic · 26-11-2016, 10:26

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Originally Posted by emjaybee

Rustic you hound.

They ought to put those up in Chelsea !

Quite right, they only use 4 wheel drive to climb the curb when the mums are picking up the kids lol.

macabethiel · 26-11-2016, 10:45

I bought our first 4 x4 after getting stuck at Mapperley Reservoir near Ilkeston in about a half a mm of fresh snow that then froze when I was Pike fishing!

Had to be towed out by a friendly Sang Yong Rexton driver as he obliged when I told him I carried a rope.

Since then hardly had any snow but when and if we do I will be ready. Unless you have a X5 then I think it makes you drive in a more sedate and considered way.

Banshee · 26-11-2016, 11:09

Initially I didn't NEED one, I just wanted one, I preferred the higher driving position really and when I did get one, as hard to believe as some of you may find this I had no intentions of going off road with it

It all started with the tyres and just modding bits and bobs to make it look a bit different and then that coupled with joining here kind of had a snowball effect on me and when I realised what these machines were capable of I got the bug

I started off with my Maverick on a set of BFG AT's and the winter that followed did treat me with a nice bit of white stuff

I managed to pull a Tesco delivery van fully loaded up a steep hill so he could make his drop off to all the old folks, even saved a few sunken cars that didn't realise how deep the fords had got

Now it's a passion and the rest is history

Blocky10 · 26-11-2016, 11:30

I bought mine after spending almost all I had on my caravan and couldn't afford much else! Sounds harsh I know but it's exactly what happened

After looking at several discos I realized they were going to be costly. Almost bought a gas converted v8 disco but it was gutless and disappointing on a test drive so walked away.
Decided i wanted auto and after searching the UK, found my terrano on flea bay.

Have kept it standard as it's still towing my van but it soon became apparent it's a keeper even if I don't need it for towing. The 3ltr engine and the gearbox has been faultless. I sort the common faults as and when they appear with the help of you guys and long may it continue

It's still affectionately called The Turd though.

jims-terrano · 26-11-2016, 11:08

Ahh but remember we only have 4wd to rescue land rovers

So we are also providing a public service

26-11-2016, 10:45	#4
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Its all about the "Aloof" driving position, I mean better view ! I bought our first 4 x4 after getting stuck at Mapperley Reservoir near Ilkeston in about a half a mm of fresh snow that then froze when I was Pike fishing! Had to be towed out by a friendly Sang Yong Rexton driver as he obliged when I told him I carried a rope. Since then hardly had any snow but when and if we do I will be ready. Unless you have a X5 then I think it makes you drive in a more sedate and considered way.

26-11-2016, 11:09	#5
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Initially I didn't NEED one, I just wanted one, I preferred the higher driving position really and when I did get one, as hard to believe as some of you may find this I had no intentions of going off road with it It all started with the tyres and just modding bits and bobs to make it look a bit different and then that coupled with joining here kind of had a snowball effect on me and when I realised what these machines were capable of I got the bug I started off with my Maverick on a set of BFG AT's and the winter that followed did treat me with a nice bit of white stuff I managed to pull a Tesco delivery van fully loaded up a steep hill so he could make his drop off to all the old folks, even saved a few sunken cars that didn't realise how deep the fords had got Now it's a passion and the rest is history __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

26-11-2016, 09:57	#2
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Rustic you hound. They ought to put those up in Chelsea !

26-11-2016, 11:30	#6
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	I bought mine after spending almost all I had on my caravan and couldn't afford much else! Sounds harsh I know but it's exactly what happened After looking at several discos I realized they were going to be costly. Almost bought a gas converted v8 disco but it was gutless and disappointing on a test drive so walked away. Decided i wanted auto and after searching the UK, found my terrano on flea bay. Have kept it standard as it's still towing my van but it soon became apparent it's a keeper even if I don't need it for towing. The 3ltr engine and the gearbox has been faultless. I sort the common faults as and when they appear with the help of you guys and long may it continue It's still affectionately called The Turd though.

26-11-2016, 11:08	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Ahh but remember we only have 4wd to rescue land rovers So we are also providing a public service