Newbie - West Wales Maverick

dollywobbler · 26-01-2012, 21:31

Howdy folks

Glad I found this site. I was worried about finding technical info for my new purchase!

I bid blind on Ebay and got myself a Maverick for half a grand. Thankfully it seems quite good! She's a 2.4i swb GLX with 95k on the clock.

Drove the 60 miles home with no issues other than squeaky wipers (already sorted). Wasn't hanging about, so quite pleased that the lairy back end seemed nicely unlairy!

Really pleased with it, especially the way it drives. Very different to the Rangie I had last year - though the Range Rover had a much more comfortable ride. Mav isn't as choppy as I feared though.

Issues:
1) Could do with a service (oil recommendations welcomed - I think I'll do the diff oil too!).
2) Stat possibly needs changing? Doesn't really rise above 1/3 on the gauge. Plan to change the coolant regardless.
3) Rear washer isn't working. I think the one-way valve near the top of the door is broken. Took ages to get it out...
4) Heater works on fastest setting only. Pretty common I think?

There are a few other minor gremlins. One of the headlamp washers has broken and fires straight up into the air! The rear wiper doesn't work on intermittent setting. The door trim has the usual split on it near the arm-rest. The HRW warning light doesn't work (but the HRW does thankfully).

Looking forward to getting to know it and you lot. I bought it very much with off-roading in mind. Living near Aberystwyth, there's a lot of lovely lanes around.

26-01-2012, 21:31	#1
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Newbie - West Wales Maverick Howdy folks Glad I found this site. I was worried about finding technical info for my new purchase! I bid blind on Ebay and got myself a Maverick for half a grand. Thankfully it seems quite good! She's a 2.4i swb GLX with 95k on the clock. Drove the 60 miles home with no issues other than squeaky wipers (already sorted). Wasn't hanging about, so quite pleased that the lairy back end seemed nicely unlairy! Really pleased with it, especially the way it drives. Very different to the Rangie I had last year - though the Range Rover had a much more comfortable ride. Mav isn't as choppy as I feared though. Issues: 1) Could do with a service (oil recommendations welcomed - I think I'll do the diff oil too!). 2) Stat possibly needs changing? Doesn't really rise above 1/3 on the gauge. Plan to change the coolant regardless. 3) Rear washer isn't working. I think the one-way valve near the top of the door is broken. Took ages to get it out... 4) Heater works on fastest setting only. Pretty common I think? There are a few other minor gremlins. One of the headlamp washers has broken and fires straight up into the air! The rear wiper doesn't work on intermittent setting. The door trim has the usual split on it near the arm-rest. The HRW warning light doesn't work (but the HRW does thankfully). Looking forward to getting to know it and you lot. I bought it very much with off-roading in mind. Living near Aberystwyth, there's a lot of lovely lanes around.