Anyone have any experience owning/running on these 4x4 beasties?

Looking at the 2.7td which seems to only come in auto. I'm sure there the Merc unit but what about the autobox? Anything to look out for, electrical, mechanical, etc
They don't seem the most economical thing in the world to drive/own even for a derv but mileage won't be a lot. Did consider the petrol but not sure if I could live with that. I don't tow and it will just be a local smoker and hopefully something that will get through the snow - if we get any this Christmas time.

Most of them seem pretty good spec.

 

what year is it? i had 3 of the petrol ones.had no bother with them.expect there seamed to be a hole in the fuel tanks lol

 

ha ha @ hole in the tank

I've been looking at 00-04 models. Not been too bothered with spec as the base model is pretty loaded with goodies.

 

run it on bio fuel

 

Noisy common rail, poor economy, barge like handling, extortionate parts prices, on the plus side cheap, good spec inside, if you really want one i would go for a petrol v8 with lpg lot cheaper to run and engines are pretty bulletproof.

 

I've got a V8.... agree with hole in tank!!!! bought as cheap tow car and winter hack as have new house that down some country lanes.

Its tows RUBBISH!

but has a certain charm!

looking foward for some snow!

 

Been looking at the petrol lpg versions of this.Just want a cheap 4b for winter,seem to have a nice trim level and look better and not so shabby looking as the shoguns.Cheap too !.Sick of looking at rotten Nissan Terranos/Discos.Can I live with 4.0 even though lpg?

 

go for the srt for towing,thats what i had stupid fast and towed well

 

What's that? Crap towing?

I've had a 5.2 and two 5.9's and the 5.9 especially could tow the Titanic!

 

After a journey in one with a mate and his dad all I know is in an accident it's a damn sight stronger than a 7 year old Corsa

 

Its not the grunt. Its the rear is too soft and over 50mph the trailer starts to move around badly.

Told it could be some bushes that are tired at the back. Will get them changed or will just give the car to my mum as winter hack.

I fancy a chav RRsport now as towcar to be honest!