Is there terrano still good in bad weather when not in 4wd? - Page 2

jezmondoveg · 13-12-2010, 16:30

Thanks guys,na i hate landies...did look at land cruiser ,but some saythey go wrong and cost a bomb to fix.

saw a really good cond one 65k old g reg fsh in top cond..

bit of a tank but was 1650.

still i come back to t2!

Thanks for all your help!

(RIP) PLANK · 13-12-2010, 16:34

i agree about repair costs and one of the reasons for that is the permanant 4x4 putting a lot of strain on the drive train and steering, it drags a lot on tarmac, and with the diff not locked it's not much good anyway!

LR's are made in england have a long history both of these facts have added to their 'mystical' prowess, and you can get lots of 'off the shelf' mods, but they aren't the be all and end all of the 4x4 world by anymeans!

I have owned all sorts of 4x4's ovwer the years i've even had 5 Troopers and there isn't anything better than a t2! - different yes, better no!

jezmondoveg · 13-12-2010, 20:43

I like ther nissan terrano buti think the boot is too small,dont think there is thatworry on a land cruiser!

regards jez

(RIP) PLANK · 13-12-2010, 20:52

I see your point, but the swb's compact design still leaves it with a bigger boot than many simmilar 4x4's (shogun for instance) I to a lot of very big trailers and the lenght of a ranger or simmilar makes it impossible to negotiate tight bends when reversing tino small spaces. So size isn't everything

But then if it's boot space you want there is plenty of room in a transit van! and a couple of different 4x4 options too

briggie · 13-12-2010, 20:54

or .... get a patrol

(RIP) PLANK · 13-12-2010, 20:56

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Originally Posted by briggie

or .... get a patrol

sory Briggie if it's boot space you want a transit wins hands down lol

Joke:
I heard a girl say 'size doesn't matter,' it made her sound really shallow!

geoffdown · 13-12-2010, 21:15

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Originally Posted by PLANK

having tried permanent 4x4 and seectable 4x4 on many different vehicles, part time is the way to go! That's why it is so popular!

In answer to an earlier post i beleive every land rover ever built including freelanders are all permanent 4x4!

the older landrovers had manual freewheeling hubs and no centre diff so same set up as the terrano but with out the rear lsd

(RIP) PLANK · 13-12-2010, 21:24

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Originally Posted by geoffdown

the older landrovers had manual freewheeling hubs and no centre diff so same set up as the terrano but with out the rear lsd

When i was a kid we lived next to a man who repaired and restored landies for a living (still does) and i got to know them fairly well, I understood that the manual; hubs were an add on, not a standard feature to overcome the problems of permanent 4wd! I don't think they were ever standard. Though i'll stand corrected if i am wrong!

jezmondoveg · 13-12-2010, 21:27

Will have to have a propper look round at one,its hard to tell in the pics.

See loads about and they look quite a good size,anyone got any pics of thier boot lurking about ?

terranos do seem like a great option and you guys on here are helpfull ,We some how scoot round other ideas and come bouncing back,my wifes loves the terrano

a Landy is gone from bottom possition to no longer on the list,surfs look a bit tatty,landcrusier may just be too big...pajero not keen none have any service on them,nissan patrol again very big!

Thankis for putting up with me on here,will buy something in the end!

(RIP) PLANK · 13-12-2010, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezmondoveg

Will have to have a propper look round at one,its hard to tell in the pics.

See loads about and they look quite a good size,anyone got any pics of thier boot lurking about ?

terranos do seem like a great option and you guys on here are helpfull ,We some how scoot round other ideas and come bouncing back,my wifes loves the terrano

a Landy is gone from bottom possition to no longer on the list,surfs look a bit tatty,landcrusier may just be too big...pajero not keen none have any service on them,nissan patrol again very big!

Thankis for putting up with me on here,will buy something in the end!

whatever you buy you'll be welcome back, i have had gaps of a couple of years with no Nissan and still been a member just because it's such a good club!

jezmondoveg · 13-12-2010, 21:35

something like this would be nice..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...11lg?logcode=p

briggie · 13-12-2010, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezmondoveg

something like this would be nice..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...11lg?logcode=p

how much ?

jezmondoveg · 13-12-2010, 21:40

65k fsh i though was a good price?maybe not! ooops

plank,thanks mate

kbekl · 13-12-2010, 21:59

the boot thing was one reason why i didnt go for a mav/t2 and the trooper offered a better option seat wise and the inside is alot bigger i have noticed

having played with the 3 4x4's i have had they only one to get stuck in 4wd was the mk1 paj, the mav and the trooper show no difference in off road ability both are capable of going anywhere a land rover can

maintanace tho have found the mav to be more expensive to keep and to run

lacroupade · 13-12-2010, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezmondoveg

65k fsh i though was a good price?maybe not! ooops

plank,thanks mate

Not the worst price you'll ever see. Knock em down 500 (which should be easy this time of year) and its very reasonable if mileage is genuine.

13-12-2010, 16:30	#16
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	Thanks guys,na i hate landies...did look at land cruiser ,but some saythey go wrong and cost a bomb to fix. saw a really good cond one 65k old g reg fsh in top cond.. bit of a tank but was 1650. still i come back to t2! Thanks for all your help!

13-12-2010, 16:34	#17
(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	i agree about repair costs and one of the reasons for that is the permanant 4x4 putting a lot of strain on the drive train and steering, it drags a lot on tarmac, and with the diff not locked it's not much good anyway! LR's are made in england have a long history both of these facts have added to their 'mystical' prowess, and you can get lots of 'off the shelf' mods, but they aren't the be all and end all of the 4x4 world by anymeans! I have owned all sorts of 4x4's ovwer the years i've even had 5 Troopers and there isn't anything better than a t2! - different yes, better no!

13-12-2010, 20:43	#18
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	I like ther nissan terrano buti think the boot is too small,dont think there is thatworry on a land cruiser! regards jez

13-12-2010, 20:52	#19
(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	I see your point, but the swb's compact design still leaves it with a bigger boot than many simmilar 4x4's (shogun for instance) I to a lot of very big trailers and the lenght of a ranger or simmilar makes it impossible to negotiate tight bends when reversing tino small spaces. So size isn't everything But then if it's boot space you want there is plenty of room in a transit van! and a couple of different 4x4 options too

13-12-2010, 20:54	#20
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	or .... get a patrol

13-12-2010, 21:27	#24
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	Will have to have a propper look round at one,its hard to tell in the pics. See loads about and they look quite a good size,anyone got any pics of thier boot lurking about ? terranos do seem like a great option and you guys on here are helpfull ,We some how scoot round other ideas and come bouncing back,my wifes loves the terrano a Landy is gone from bottom possition to no longer on the list,surfs look a bit tatty,landcrusier may just be too big...pajero not keen none have any service on them,nissan patrol again very big! Thankis for putting up with me on here,will buy something in the end!

13-12-2010, 21:35	#26
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	something like this would be nice.. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...11lg?logcode=p

13-12-2010, 21:40	#28
jezmondoveg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: dorset Vehicle: mazda bongo,at the moment Posts: 79	65k fsh i though was a good price?maybe not! ooops plank,thanks mate

13-12-2010, 21:59	#29
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	the boot thing was one reason why i didnt go for a mav/t2 and the trooper offered a better option seat wise and the inside is alot bigger i have noticed having played with the 3 4x4's i have had they only one to get stuck in 4wd was the mk1 paj, the mav and the trooper show no difference in off road ability both are capable of going anywhere a land rover can maintanace tho have found the mav to be more expensive to keep and to run