what to get next?

larson · 04-08-2010, 07:52

im thinking of selling the trol but im unsure what to buy next.. i keep looking at the discoverys and think i should have 1 of them but there just too unreliable. i will be asking 4k fo my bus IF I DO SELL. i would like something with no timmingbelts if i could..

any ideas larson

briggie · 04-08-2010, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by larson

im thinking of selling the trol but im unsure what to buy next.. i keep looking at the discoverys and think i should have 1 of them but there just too unreliable. i will be asking 4k fo my bus IF I DO SELL. i would like something with no timmingbelts if i could..

any ideas larson

is it auto ? ...... fancy a mistral ?

Tony · 04-08-2010, 11:05

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Dreadful reliability
Fuel Thirst-especially(pointless) petrol V8
High CO2 emissions.
Stodgy on-road handling
Feels slow
Third row seats cramped and can't be folded
Reliability(again)

This from the latest WHICH report.(appears to be unreliable)

Tony

clivvy · 04-08-2010, 13:10

id steer clear of Discovery's if i were you. personally, i do like them, but you'd have to be lucky to get a decent well looked after example, plus they seem to command a high premium for what you get, still, i do like them. then there is the 90 or 110, but i think they arent much better and certianly not fun to drive as far as i know.

there is the Fourtraks, ive had one, and i loved it apart from it being aweful on the road (see Discovery!) but they are VERY reliable. mine was in bits, i tell you it was a bit of a tip, but it never broke down ever, took me to south wales and back plus a few thousand miles with only one bolt holding the power steering box on, i tell you, they are rock hard machines. only problem with them, is they are small, even the long wheel base is small and only three door. but you'd have no trouble off road, they are VERY simple too, very basic but everything clunks into place as it should.

after that, everything is out of my reach, so cant really advise on Xtrails or HiLux's etc, but thats where id be looking, especially hi-lux...

clivvy · 04-08-2010, 13:10

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Originally Posted by briggie

is it auto ? ...... fancy a mistral ?

Martins troll is massive mate, its a beast.

The Patrolman · 04-08-2010, 18:28

Why sell a Troll?? other than to get a better Troll!!!
I think the only step up is a Bigger Troll or a VX Amazon LWB 4.2 TD they hav 3 diff lox??
Or possibly A merc G Waggon but a bit ugly!!

I had a Hilux... dont believe Top Gear.... you only had to leave mine in the street over night and it wouldn't start??????? Very prone to head problems and overheating!!

Any Pics of your Troll there don't seem to be many in the club!!

As I have said before to see how reliable a truck is see how many parts or Spare or repairs are available on ebay!!

larson · 04-08-2010, 19:44

Deleted account DD · 04-08-2010, 19:48

Keep it!!!

04-08-2010, 07:52	#1
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	what to get next? im thinking of selling the trol but im unsure what to buy next.. i keep looking at the discoverys and think i should have 1 of them but there just too unreliable. i will be asking 4k fo my bus IF I DO SELL. i would like something with no timmingbelts if i could.. any ideas larson

04-08-2010, 11:05	#3
Tony Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: shropshire Vehicle: D22 Navara Posts: 442	LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Dreadful reliability Fuel Thirst-especially(pointless) petrol V8 High CO2 emissions. Stodgy on-road handling Feels slow Third row seats cramped and can't be folded Reliability(again) This from the latest WHICH report.(appears to be unreliable) Tony

04-08-2010, 13:10	#4
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	id steer clear of Discovery's if i were you. personally, i do like them, but you'd have to be lucky to get a decent well looked after example, plus they seem to command a high premium for what you get, still, i do like them. then there is the 90 or 110, but i think they arent much better and certianly not fun to drive as far as i know. there is the Fourtraks, ive had one, and i loved it apart from it being aweful on the road (see Discovery!) but they are VERY reliable. mine was in bits, i tell you it was a bit of a tip, but it never broke down ever, took me to south wales and back plus a few thousand miles with only one bolt holding the power steering box on, i tell you, they are rock hard machines. only problem with them, is they are small, even the long wheel base is small and only three door. but you'd have no trouble off road, they are VERY simple too, very basic but everything clunks into place as it should. after that, everything is out of my reach, so cant really advise on Xtrails or HiLux's etc, but thats where id be looking, especially hi-lux...

04-08-2010, 18:28	#6
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Why sell a Troll?? other than to get a better Troll!!! I think the only step up is a Bigger Troll or a VX Amazon LWB 4.2 TD they hav 3 diff lox?? Or possibly A merc G Waggon but a bit ugly!! I had a Hilux... dont believe Top Gear.... you only had to leave mine in the street over night and it wouldn't start??????? Very prone to head problems and overheating!! Any Pics of your Troll there don't seem to be many in the club!! As I have said before to see how reliable a truck is see how many parts or Spare or repairs are available on ebay!!

04-08-2010, 19:44	#7
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138

04-08-2010, 19:48	#8
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Keep it!!!