bazzab Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Truck? A DAF 105 XF. But not the new mega space. No contest NO WAY new actros fully loaded. mmmm now ya talking. (although i do like the xf!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) I know brother has one so far i have rebuilt fuel pump,fuel solenoid,radiator pas pump,steering box,air suspension comp rebuild,airbags,airbag sensors,elec window motor,sorted immob probs,various elec faults,gearbox issuse list is endless! The engines are good but only because its from a german manafacturer! Met a bloke yesterday after he saw my truck and commented on it being a lamping wagon he proudly prounced he had a p38 i sniggered and replied id never own another lr again! he said best thing ever way better than jap stuff i laughed asked him where it was he choked and said oh headgasket has gone! I laughed! I think I've been quite lucky then...only had to replace 2 airbags and compressor, aircon condeser, heater matrix pipes and a window motor Edited November 12, 2012 by Nikk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86inch Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 chelsea tractor Couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 NO WAY new actros fully loaded. mmmm now ya talking. (although i do like the xf!!) I won't lie, I like the actros but give me a DAF any day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 why oh why would you aspire to a 90 that has been lowered and modified for life in London with a silly price tag to match, it woruld be frankly terrible as soon as you show it some mud. With the original request at 5K it will buy you a decent L200 or ranger an older Navara or a shed of a landrover defender. Disco you will fare slightly better but it will be old and with a decent mileage on it. The things you need to work out are how far you intend to drive it as in how much time on road and off, what economy you can put up with. Then dogs and dead things inside or outside then get out and test drive some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have a 2005 Mk 5 Toyota Hilux, I have had it for 7 years and other than tyres and service I have not spent anything on it. Very reliable and never ever let me down. I will probably keep it for a further 2 years then look at what is available at that time. I must admit I am swaying towards the new Ford Ranger 3.2 but it will all depend on what Toyota have out at that time. I would highly recomend the Hilux as they are bullet proof, excuse the pun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBF Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Buy a 2k defender then keep 3k back to repair it weekly. Winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have a 2005 Mk 5 Toyota Hilux, I have had it for 7 years and other than tyres and service I have not spent anything on it. Very reliable and never ever let me down. I will probably keep it for a further 2 years then look at what is available at that time. I must admit I am swaying towards the new Ford Ranger 3.2 but it will all depend on what Toyota have out at that time. I would highly recomend the Hilux as they are bullet proof, excuse the pun. sell it to me an go treat yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 sell it to me an go treat yourself That would be great for me but my sensible head tells me that if I save up for a further 2 years I will still be able to sell it off at a reasonable price and add the cash to the savings for the purchace of the new one. To be honest with you I would be silly to change it now, and I can bet you that in 2 years time it will still not have clocked the 100k miles mark. I think it is on about 74k at the moment so it is probably just run in. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_0787 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm about to put my Hilux Surf ssrx up for sale. It's been perfect with nothing more than normal servicing needed. It's a perfect shoot vehicle and is far more pleasant around town than a lot of the other options. The large sunroof and the fact that the rear window drops make it ideal for lamping. It's got BF Goodrich all terrain tyres all round which are really good both on and off road. Only selling as I now have a Navara as my company car. And you could buy this and buy a new gun for £5000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm about to put my Hilux Surf ssrx up for sale. It's been perfect with nothing more than normal servicing needed. It's a perfect shoot vehicle and is far more pleasant around town than a lot of the other options. The large sunroof and the fact that the rear window drops make it ideal for lamping. It's got BF Goodrich all terrain tyres all round which are really good both on and off road. Only selling as I now have a Navara as my company car. And you could buy this and buy a new gun for £5000! lol delivered aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 why oh why would you aspire to a 90 that has been lowered and modified for life in London with a silly price tag to match, it woruld be frankly terrible as soon as you show it some mud. With the original request at 5K it will buy you a decent L200 or ranger an older Navara or a shed of a landrover defender. Disco you will fare slightly better but it will be old and with a decent mileage on it. The things you need to work out are how far you intend to drive it as in how much time on road and off, what economy you can put up with. Then dogs and dead things inside or outside then get out and test drive some. theres nothing wrong with a lowered tuned up 90.i wish i had enough money for one to use as a road vehicle,but still able to tow 3.5T which a car can't.i say well done to londonluke for having such a very nice vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Xtrail, Nissan murao? Nissan patrol. All can be had for 5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmerfudd Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Vw T25 crew cab synco 1.6td? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Isuzu now that the new ones have come out should get a Denver quite reasonable. I had a Denver and well pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Looking to upgrade the shooting/drive to work truck currently using vw caddy pickup but cab is just to small for me 6ft 7in and gear lol looking at lashing out around £5000 thinking L200 / Hilux/Surf/disco or anything else i should be looking at, what would you spend on Hilux for me i have had mine nearly 8 years now its on a 02 plate and it dont miss a beat never let me down yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 I have a 2004 l200 it's never let me down and gone places a landrover could only dream about.the only cost to me are the usual service items,tyres etc.wouldnt have a landrover even if it was give to me,but that's my opinion some people love them, others hate them,each to their own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 I have a 2004 l200 it's never let me down and gone places a landrover could only dream about Funny So an l200 is now better off road than a LR!! Heard it all now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk1 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Funny So an l200 is now better off road than a LR!! Heard it all now..... The only place my l200 went where the old defender wouldn't was the fast lane on the motorway Now moved onto a hilux, I miss the old defender , but it is nice being able to listen to the radio and plus my weekends arent spent looking for oil leaks +1 for the hilux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 holden monaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcock1 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 He did say he was 6' 7" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highland Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 my mat e is selling his disco 43 thousand on clock mint worth a look cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 my mat e is selling his disco 43 thousand on clock mint worth a look cheers this might be a long shot,but is it an 02? and is his name mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Monaro ute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Monaro ute. yeap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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