besty57 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 hi all got my eye on a,2.0 i sport 3 door s/wagon.just wondered if any one has one/had one .if they are any good off road.any faults to look out for,genrally are they a decent off roader. any comments welcome thanks alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 there alright off road, just don't expect it to do anything to extreme, not much ground clearance or articulation, stick some mud tyres on and they make decent shooting trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 They're a great lamping vehicle with the pop out roof in the back. I love em... cos a couple of guys off here have got them & I get driven around shooting all evening Cue Gary & Beardo to give you the full run down on them SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I've used one for the last two years, Fantastic truck. I don't go exteme off roading but It gets me anywhere i need when out shooting & touch would never been stuck. Bit thirsty on the fuel but thats trucks. Good luck with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Had a P reg, great car. Pulled a large horse trailer complete with large horse at a steady 50+ no problems. Also towed a trailer loaded with hay & straw around a very muddy field no problems. Only negative was the rear seating but, hey, I never sat in the back! Only sold it to finance an expensive sports car, wish I hadn't in many respects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I use a Frontera 2.0 Sport and it's a great shooting truck. It goes wherever I ask it without getting stuck (I wouldn't ask it to tackle Mount Everest though). The only thing that I would fault is the lack of room in the rear unless you tilt the rear seats forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I use a Frontera 2.0 Sport and it's a great shooting truck. It goes wherever I ask it without getting stuck (I wouldn't ask it to tackle Mount Everest though). The only thing that I would fault is the lack of room in the rear unless you tilt the rear seats forward. Lol, I took the rear seats out so i can get the gear in easier & the dog. Anyone else can walk. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Lol, I took the rear seats out so i can get the gear in easier & the dog. Anyone else can walk. Regards A colleague, when offered a lift, complained that my car only had two doors. I replied that, as there was only one of me there was one door surplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 best thing about them is they are dirt cheap, buy a petrol rather than a diesel as they tend to last longer without expensive repairs. The diesels seem to have a few expensive problems which on a £250 quid truck aren't worth fixing. Off road they are ok but like most 4x4's tyres are the crucial factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 as Al4x said - go for the 2 litre petrol - it's a bulletproof engine, and get the SWB as it has the removable roof which is superb for lamping from. love mine to bits - £700 to buy it a year ago and it sailed through it's MOT two months ago. superb forum for them... http://www.fronteraowners.co.uk/forums/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 thanks for the feedback gents. alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjobill Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 if u wanna extreme vicheal go 4 old landrover, you `onlyy need 1 tool and thats a hammer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Superb bargain shooting trucks... great for lamping from. Get the 2.0 SWB petrol I've had mine in all sorts of places, and it seems to cope with it all... good tyres are a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjobill Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 actually ive reviewed my eirlier post. id rather walk or buy a geewizz! buy a lanny disco to tow a trailer on which you have a quad. simple! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berthaboo Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 i have the 2.2 sport and its been a good truck so far not got stuck as yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Excellent value lamping waggon and quite comfortable on road, I would say don't be tempted to take it to off road tracks with deep water etc. I have seen a couple bought to my garage really messed up when taken in proper mud, both had fuel pump/wiring problems. As said above the 2.0l vauxhall lump is pretty reliable and cheap if it does need fixing, just keep checking oil and water as minor leaks are common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've had 4 - a 2.0 sport, a 2.4 LWB, 2.8 TD LWB, and a 3.2V6 LWB. All definitely good off roading machines, just not a lot out there to mod them if you decide to make it a bit more capable. I had my 2.0 sport as deep as the top of the headlights through a few fords around here - just kept on going I converted it to a softop after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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