Terrano vs Trooper

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Seems a reasonable deal from a trader EXCEPT it's for the older type TD terrano. You'd be 25 bhp better off with the newer TDi versions ie with bonnet scoop and intercooler. Had a quick spy on fleabay and there's not many private sales of your CRV to gauge proper selling price but the few that have sold are around the 3k mark. Ignore all the trader adds. A 96 TD terrano is easily found for about a grand for a good one. A tdi though will be more. I'd sell yours private quick sharp then go shopping with cash, makes for more interesting deals

excellent advice

[smallzoo]

Thanks for that.. I wanted a Tdi and I just realised how dumb I was reading it wrong !.. ah well I have a few other TDi traders interested so I will put my CRV up for sale and see what part-ex I get at the same time..

cheers

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

the bit in what car about transmissions is over stated.

I was warned off mavericks and terranos by a friendly
mechanic, based on gear box issues.

yet been in the marque 7 years now, a t2 then a patrol
yuck and back to t2 and met hundreds of owners through
this club and other forums.

in that that only 2 cases of swapping the 'box spring to
mind. the biggest issue is misunder standing of the auto
hubs, but then many trucks have them too.

worth noting a t2 has a max tow weight of 2800kg vs
the 3500kg of a patrol or land rover product, but hey
2800kg is a good load.

my favourite anidote is couple of years back the caravan
clubs green flag unit may day bought a couple of t2s to
loan to members, should their vehicles be disabled whilst
out on holiday with tin tents. this shows their ability with
any uk caravan and their flexibility as 7 seat estate car
/mpv/4x4s.

and dont foget the 2.7 is a legend, was use in the london
taxi cabs, practically bullet proof, perhaps not as refinded
as some but easy to work on and cheaper to maintain,
much cheaper as I found than the 3.0 patrol.....

[(RIP) PLANK]

and bear in mind all the auto-hub and gearbox issues are associated with the Td rather than the TDI and they have a different gearbox and most don't have auto-hubs.

[geoffdown]

Originally Posted by PLANK

and bear in mind all the auto-hub and gearbox issues are associated with the Td rather than the TDI and they have a different gearbox and most don't have auto-hubs.

tdi from 96 - 2001 have auto hubs after 2001 or 2002 went to fixed hubs

[ocelot]

I have used a T2 for work and leisure for the last 3 years now after having got rid of my last land rover (owned that marque since I was 17 and lots older now) and can say its reliable, tows better than most, more economical and better off road......... and I've done a lot of off road.

My T2 is a 2k (X) model, auto hubs.. TDi. and it works hard for its living.......

[smallzoo]

Thanks to everyone..

I have my feelers out for a nice Tdi 7 seater terrano and it will depend on whether I sell my CRV privately or trade it in as to how much cash it leaves me..

If anyone hears of a good one in the meantime ( not too worried about mileage ) then please feel free to email me on forumlogger@yahoo.co.uk..

I am on the cheshire/staffordshore border but obviously willing to travel for the right one..

cheers