Ricko Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Hi, I currently run an old Frontera as a shooting/off-road vehicle: crossing fields to fell trees, boat launching, towing etc. I might start looking for an old doublecab pickup to replace it as it's not got many MOTs left in it. What thoughts do you have on a 10-15 year old doublecab? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ninjaferret Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Land rover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricko Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 33 minutes ago, ninjaferret said: Land rover I've had countless Series III LWB diesels, I think I've had my fill tbh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluesj Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 06 on l200, mine had done over 200k when I sold it a couple of years ago and its still going now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
London Best Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 28 minutes ago, Ricko said: I've had countless Series III LWB diesels, I think I've had my fill tbh! They stopped making those THIRTY EIGHT years ago.! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Centrepin Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 8 minutes ago, London Best said: They stopped making those THIRTY EIGHT years ago.! And most are still running..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricko Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 I'll probably get another LR as a project at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker570 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 3 hours ago, ninjaferret said: Land rover A LR 90 will do the job. I have a 1989 model and it still does the job in spades. Like a big Meccano set and you can get all the bits no problem. They are increasing in second hand price. Stick a good set of tyres on it and it will go anywhere you wish to go. and pull a couple of tons no problem. Also very easy to move about in small places. The 110 model is almost as bad as these Jap trucks in a small space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ninjaferret Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I've had a few 110 double cabs and loved them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
al4x Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Buy with care would be my advice. At that age tin worm will be trying to get most so buy on condition. Whatever you get will be fairly elderly, Navaras of that age are a minefield, l200’s are better but you still have to watch for engine issues. Hilux if it’s in good nick will be a fair amount of money as the top gear reputation has everyone thinking they go on forever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Green Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 26/02/2021 at 19:07, Centrepin said: And most are still running..... even though they are like the grocer's broom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferguson_tom Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 buy on condition and you should be fine with any of the major brands really but i would steer clear of the Nissan due to the chassis snapping problem. There are plenty of examples knocking about of all types. Personally I have always liked the Rangers, its worth going for the newer shape with the 2.2 or 3.2 engine rather than the older 2.5 or 3.0, the 2.2 for most people is up to the job if your not doing lots of heavy towing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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