new 4x4, what to buy? - Page 5

clivvy · 24-03-2013, 17:29

I know but Heidi just wont like it. I know well enough, and if I came home with a LWB Terrano, she would be happy for me, but she would instantly hate the car. One of the many reasons for moving my Maverick on was to get Heidi a smaller car...its just this weather...it changes ones perspective again.

briggie · 24-03-2013, 17:35

if you can find one ....... how about a fiat panda 4x4

clivvy · 24-03-2013, 17:48

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Originally Posted by briggie

if you can find one ....... how about a fiat panda 4x4

ha, no chance. Of finding one I mean. even if I did, id just not be able to go where I want to go-they don't have the ground clearance. Pandas are fun toys, that's it.

(RIP) PLANK · 24-03-2013, 22:38

the original panda 4x4 was brilliant! rare as rocking horse poo now though!

so you want, cheaper than a t2, more economical, less insurance, good off road, good towing .

i ask myself this question every day, and i just keep buying another T2

clivvy · 24-03-2013, 23:09

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Originally Posted by PLANK

the original panda 4x4 was brilliant! rare as rocking horse poo now though!

so you want, cheaper than a t2, more economical, less insurance, good off road, good towing .

i ask myself this question every day, and i just keep buying another T2

yup, ive had a real good look this weekend, what with being stuck in, and yes, I cannot find better than the T2. as far as 4x4's go, for my budget the T2 is without a doubt the leader. But to be honest, even if I had a higher budget, I think I would STILL go for a T2...if I was a millionaire or close to it, yeah, maybe id get a decent Defender..

rustic · 24-03-2013, 23:15

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Originally Posted by clivvy

I was a millionaire or close to it, yeah, maybe id get a decent Defender..

I guess you enjoy a challenge...
So when were the decent defenders built then, I know there are some good ones out there.... somewhere...... surely.....

clivvy · 24-03-2013, 23:23

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Originally Posted by rustic

I guess you enjoy a challenge...
So when were the decent defenders built then, I know there are some good ones out there.... somewhere...... surely.....

Dunno, I've always regarded mid 90s Defenders as the better ones...

clivvy · 27-03-2013, 11:11

what do you all think to this one?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p

reads well, looks nice, price seems right? I think I can JUST see some rust or much on the passenger side rear sill, under the rock slider jobby...

Lazy-Ferret · 27-03-2013, 11:31

Just one thing, Well that I can spot, that is a 2001, mine is a 1999, and while I have a passenger side air bag, that one does not... is that right?

stinka · 27-03-2013, 11:33

Looks tidy !

I presume no passenger a/b because its the basic s model

clivvy · 27-03-2013, 11:35

correct, and although I don't want to appear like I don't care-I want the grab handle and shelf! My OH needs the grab handle to get in, as she's short...although this one has side steps...anyway, I much prefer that dash!

Lazy-Ferret · 27-03-2013, 11:44

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Originally Posted by stinka

Looks tidy !

I presume no passenger a/b because its the basic s model

I never knew that the Airbags were dependant on the model...

So much to learn...

clivvy · 27-03-2013, 12:20

ummm...im not sure its dependent on model, although that's a good point. I always thought it was a "year" thing on these cars. There isn't a passenger air bag on the earlier models in any of the range, but im sure every car ive seen from 04 onwards has passenger air bag, im not sure about 2001 onwards, every 2000/20001 I have seen has the handles....interesting..!

Lazy-Ferret · 27-03-2013, 13:30

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Originally Posted by clivvy

ummm...im not sure its dependent on model, although that's a good point. I always thought it was a "year" thing on these cars. There isn't a passenger air bag on the earlier models in any of the range, but im sure every car ive seen from 04 onwards has passenger air bag, im not sure about 2001 onwards, every 2000/20001 I have seen has the handles....interesting..!

I wonder if it is a 3door/5door thing as well then, as I say, my 1999 has air bag there, and none of the ones we looked at (all LWB) had the handle.

clivvy · 27-03-2013, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

I wonder if it is a 3door/5door thing as well then, as I say, my 1999 has air bag there, and none of the ones we looked at (all LWB) had the handle.

ah yes, that's a good point, in the back of my head id noticed that now I think about it. Odd, I wonder why that would be? Other then the LWB being classed as a tourer, and the SWB being classed more of a sport/offroader type thingy....something like that maybe?

24-03-2013, 17:29	#61
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I know but Heidi just wont like it. I know well enough, and if I came home with a LWB Terrano, she would be happy for me, but she would instantly hate the car. One of the many reasons for moving my Maverick on was to get Heidi a smaller car...its just this weather...it changes ones perspective again.

24-03-2013, 17:35	#62
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	if you can find one ....... how about a fiat panda 4x4

24-03-2013, 22:38	#64
(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	the original panda 4x4 was brilliant! rare as rocking horse poo now though! so you want, cheaper than a t2, more economical, less insurance, good off road, good towing . i ask myself this question every day, and i just keep buying another T2

27-03-2013, 11:11	#68
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	what do you all think to this one? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p reads well, looks nice, price seems right? I think I can JUST see some rust or much on the passenger side rear sill, under the rock slider jobby...

27-03-2013, 11:31	#69
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Just one thing, Well that I can spot, that is a 2001, mine is a 1999, and while I have a passenger side air bag, that one does not... is that right?

27-03-2013, 11:33	#70
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Looks tidy ! I presume no passenger a/b because its the basic s model

27-03-2013, 11:35	#71
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	correct, and although I don't want to appear like I don't care-I want the grab handle and shelf! My OH needs the grab handle to get in, as she's short...although this one has side steps...anyway, I much prefer that dash!

27-03-2013, 12:20	#73
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	ummm...im not sure its dependent on model, although that's a good point. I always thought it was a "year" thing on these cars. There isn't a passenger air bag on the earlier models in any of the range, but im sure every car ive seen from 04 onwards has passenger air bag, im not sure about 2001 onwards, every 2000/20001 I have seen has the handles....interesting..!