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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:Cars in the UK
Notice:Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:COMICS::SHELLEYELD
Created:Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2584
Total number of notes:63384

82.0. "Any 4WD experiances ?." by RDGENG::CULLEY () Wed Feb 24 1988 09:05

    Does anybody reading this notes file have any experiance, good or
    bad, of 4WD vehicles. I know there is a 4WD notes file but that
    one seems to contain US only models and doesnt have anything on
    some of those that are quite common here such as the Daihatsu.
    
    I like the look of the Daihatsu Four Trac Turbo but that is a bit
    expensive second hand as it hasnt been around that long.
    The Suzukis have very hard suspension, or the one I had a ride in
    did, which gave me backache after only a short trip.
    
    What about the Range Rover ?. Its been around for sometime now and
    a good example can be picked up at a reasonable price, this means
    secondhand spares such as engines can be picked up as well which
    will help reduce running costs.
                                  
    Land Rovers are very good utility vehicles but I am more interested
    in vehicles that are aimed mostly for use on the road with ocassional
    off road and towing duties.
    
    Any comments ?.
    
    Barrie...
    CSSE, Reading.
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82.37WANTED Landrover Overdrive.FILTON::PADDICKAnd I thought the answer was 42. Wed Feb 19 1992 18:5611
    
    
    Does anyone know of a second hand Overdrive unit for sale for a series
    IIA landrover (2� litre petrol).
    
    I can't afford a new one, but would be interested in S/H.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Meic.P.
82.38Where are you based?VOGON::MITCHELLEBeware of the green meanieThu Feb 20 1992 09:397
    
    You'll be lucky! :-)
    
    I'll ask my brother next time I speak to him, he has a lot of contacts
    in the Midlands for all Landrover parts, new and second hand.
    
    Elaine
82.39Look you boyo (girlo?).FILTON::PADDICKAnd I thought the answer was 42. Tue Feb 25 1992 13:2012
    Elaine,
    
    I am based in Bristol, and live in South Wales (Specificaly Bridgend)
    but have got relatives in Liverpool so transport/collection etc would 
    be no problem I think.
    
    I can't really afford even a S/H one at the mo, but if a good deal was
    around it might be worth it.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Meic.P.
82.40MAJORS::QUICKDressidge? Wossat then?Tue Nov 17 1992 17:0110
	Anyone got any sensible recommendations for something 4wd that is

	a) capable of pulling a laden 2-horse trailer safely

	b) economical enough to do 500+ miles per week in

	c) costs no more than �10k for a reasonably new example

	JJ.
82.41NEWOA::SAXBYMean and Brooklands Green!Wed Nov 18 1992 10:474
    
    Audi Quattro of some ilk?
    
    Mark