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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Vamps on 20 September 2011, 21:09:39
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A change of plans..... ::) ::) ::)
It is my intention to buy an 05 one in the morning, anything I should be looking for...... :question
Info gathered today, fits with advice on another thread that LandRover diesels are very slow, the above is a car I had not considered till today, it has everything on it.....swmbo has given me the OK.... :D :D :y :y
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i've spotted these on autotrader going cheap too, thing is heard they are totally shite!
Shame, they are cheap, but guess thats for a reason!
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You change your mind like the weather ;D
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A change of plans..... ::) ::) ::)
It is my intention to buy an 05 one in the morning, anything I should be looking for...... :question
Info gathered today, fits with advice on another thread that LandRover diesels are very slow, the above is a car I had not considered till today, it has everything on it.....swmbo has given me the OK.... :D :D :y :y
bit of a quick decision then mate? :-/ maybe researching everything bit further??? well i would anyway :y
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You change your mind like the weather ;D
I know, I called in at a local specialist sports car and 4x4 dealer for a look and was taken by the Jeep they have for sale, more solid inside than some of the Jap stuff and everything is more refined than the disco.
Means spending about twice what I had thought about and the Mig will have to go, but hey ho, Migs a cheap.... :D :D :D
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You change your mind like the weather ;D
I know, I called in at a local specialist sports car and 4x4 dealer for a look and was taken by the Jeep they have for sale, more solid inside than some of the Jap stuff and everything is more refined than the disco.
Means spending about twice what I had thought about and the Mig will have to go, but hey ho, Migs a cheap.... :D :D :D
any known probs with these jeeps mate?
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A change of plans..... ::) ::) ::)
It is my intention to buy an 05 one in the morning, anything I should be looking for...... :question
Info gathered today, fits with advice on another thread that LandRover diesels are very slow, the above is a car I had not considered till today, it has everything on it.....swmbo has given me the OK.... :D :D :y :y
bit of a quick decision then mate? :-/ maybe researching everything bit further??? well i would anyway :y
I spent months looking for a nice Mig and still managed to buy a bag of sh*te...... :-[ :-[ :-[ Spent a fortune on it, no more..... ::) ::) ::)
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A change of plans..... ::) ::) ::)
It is my intention to buy an 05 one in the morning, anything I should be looking for...... :question
Info gathered today, fits with advice on another thread that LandRover diesels are very slow, the above is a car I had not considered till today, it has everything on it.....swmbo has given me the OK.... :D :D :y :y
bit of a quick decision then mate? :-/ maybe researching everything bit further??? well i would anyway :y
I spent months looking for a nice Mig and still managed to buy a bag of sh*te...... :-[ :-[ :-[ Spent a fortune on it, no more..... ::) ::) ::)
very good point!!! :y still best to do a bit of research mate ;D
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You change your mind like the weather ;D
I know, I called in at a local specialist sports car and 4x4 dealer for a look and was taken by the Jeep they have for sale, more solid inside than some of the Jap stuff and everything is more refined than the disco.
Means spending about twice what I had thought about and the Mig will have to go, but hey ho, Migs a cheap.... :D :D :D
any known probs with these jeeps mate?
That's why I am asking, I no of none and the dealer is well respected and established, oh and I have just joined the JeepClub see if I can pick up any info... :y
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have you got a pic or link to the one you want mate?
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http://www.mmccars.com/listing-JEEP+GRAND+CHEROKEE+2.7+CRD+LIMITED-881.html
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now that is bloody nice!!!!!! i dont know but about these things but that does seem a tad expensive :-/
however i hope you have bought a load of chequered brushed cotton shirts, a chicago bears hat and a years' supply of chewing tobacco??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/Webbybear/rednecks-rednecks-demotivational-poster-1221079514.jpg)
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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now that is bloody nice!!!!!! i dont know but about these things but that does seem a tad expensive :-/
however i hope you have bought a load of chequered brushed cotton shirts, a chicago bears hat and a years' supply of chewing tobacco??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/Webbybear/rednecks-rednecks-demotivational-poster-1221079514.jpg)
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Exactly..... :y :y everything 4x4 is holding it's price up here, dearer than I had planned, but will become my everyday car and they were quite complementary about my Mig as px.....still some negotiation required though.... :) :)
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now that is bloody nice!!!!!! i dont know but about these things but that does seem a tad expensive :-/
however i hope you have bought a load of chequered brushed cotton shirts, a chicago bears hat and a years' supply of chewing tobacco??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/Webbybear/rednecks-rednecks-demotivational-poster-1221079514.jpg)
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Exactly..... :y :y everything 4x4 is holding it's price up here, dearer than I had planned, but will become my everyday car and they were quite complementary about my Mig as px.....still some negotiation required though.... :) :)
fair play mate. good luck with ze purchase. look forward to some of your own pics and a ''new purchasde report'' :y
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now that is bloody nice!!!!!! i dont know but about these things but that does seem a tad expensive :-/
however i hope you have bought a load of chequered brushed cotton shirts, a chicago bears hat and a years' supply of chewing tobacco??? ;D ;D ;D ;D
(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/Webbybear/rednecks-rednecks-demotivational-poster-1221079514.jpg)
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Exactly..... :y :y everything 4x4 is holding it's price up here, dearer than I had planned, but will become my everyday car and they were quite complementary about my Mig as px.....still some negotiation required though.... :) :)
fair play mate. good luck with ze purchase. look forward to some of your own pics and a ''new purchasde report'' :y
Cheers, it will be mine, unless it is sold by 9.00am.....
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whats the jeep club like? bet it aint like OOF :P :P :P ;D
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I had a Grand cherokee 2.5 turbo D before I got the Omega,mine was the older version(98) and was a bit crude on road but epic off it,I believe the one that is mentioned here has a mercedes engine from the old E class
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I had a Grand cherokee 2.5 turbo D before I got the Omega,mine was the older version(98) and was a bit crude on road but epic off it,I believe the one that is mentioned here has a mercedes engine from the old E class
That is my understanding, from what I have read tonight.... :y
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Have you considered a Hyundai Terracan mate?
My father-in-law had one, and it was a really good bit of kit! Loads of space, great engine, lots of toys, and pretty cheap in comparison...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYUNDAI-TERRACAN-2-9-CRTD-TURBO-DIESEL-4X4-5-DR-ESTATE-/150646238829?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2313372e6d
I bought a little Hyundai Getz brand new for my wife. Had it 6 years and done 58k in it. Never missed a beat! Most reliable car I have ever owned!!
Just a thought... :y
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Have you considered a Hyundai Terracan mate?
My father-in-law had one, and it was a really good bit of kit! Loads of space, great engine, lots of toys, and pretty cheap in comparison...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYUNDAI-TERRACAN-2-9-CRTD-TURBO-DIESEL-4X4-5-DR-ESTATE-/150646238829?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2313372e6d
I bought a little Hyundai Getz brand new for my wife. Had it 6 years and done 58k in it. Never missed a beat! Most reliable car I have ever owned!!
Just a thought... :y
Hyundai are you for sure??.. cheap crap...just had a hire ix 35 pile of crap..wouldnt have one if they were giving them away :y
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Have you considered a Hyundai Terracan mate?
My father-in-law had one, and it was a really good bit of kit! Loads of space, great engine, lots of toys, and pretty cheap in comparison...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYUNDAI-TERRACAN-2-9-CRTD-TURBO-DIESEL-4X4-5-DR-ESTATE-/150646238829?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2313372e6d
I bought a little Hyundai Getz brand new for my wife. Had it 6 years and done 58k in it. Never missed a beat! Most reliable car I have ever owned!!Just a thought... :y
Hyundai are you for sure??.. cheap crap...just had a hire ix 35 pile of crap..wouldnt have one if they were giving them away :y
Yes I am sure!! ::)
I can only go by my experience though... That would be my Getz, my mum's Getz, my mother-in-law has had 2 Getz and 2 Santa Fe's, and my father-law's Terracan as previously mentioned. I admit that they will never be the most stylish cars on the market, but none of the cars I've mentioned have ever broken down or cost silly amounts to fix. At the end of the day, that's what's important to some people. :y
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three words - "Queer as Folk"
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I had Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 CRD engine (it was a 56 plate, got brand new). I have to say it was the best car I have ever had. I never tired of driving it. It was smooth, powerful and comfortable and handled surprisingly well for its size. It was quite thirsty though, although that might have had something to do with the way it liked to be driven! Commuting, I would get about 19 - 20mpg and on a longer run I could get about 27mpg, up to 30mpg if I was really, really careful.
I had it for 3 years after which time I had to return it (it was on lease, and I had changed jobs) but I still miss it!
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There not a bad off roader actualy (Have used one at the heritage centre down the track), quite capable in the tough stuff but on road there pretty pants and one of the worst 4x4's of its class in that respect.
I find them a bit noisey to with quite a bit of transmission noise.
The 2.7 engine is ok but, just beacsue it has Merc origins, dont let that fool you into it being great as it not actualy got that much go for its cc and it can get through fuel (but then its a big heavy motor) .
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Well the deed is done, bought and paid for, take delivery on Friday afternoon......Now bring on the snow.... :D :D :D
To be honest I will be glad to be rid of this Mig, cost a lot of money and been nothing but trouble :( I have took quite a big financial hit, but we live and learn...... ::) ::)
Will be looking for a nice Omega Estate for swmbo soon though, to replace her aging estate, she did not want mine because of it's reliability problems, can't blame her really :)
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which one has not been reliable? My 2.2 has not missed a beat in 6 years...
Best of luck with new purchase :y
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which one has not been reliable? My 2.2 has not missed a beat in 6 years...
Best of luck with new purchase :y
Cheers, the 2.2 clean, low miles with history, been nothing but trouble.... :(
Our 1998 2.0L Never misses a beat, starts first time and every time and flew through recent MOT...... :y
Bet it goes wrong now.... :-X :-X
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2.7 Diesel engine is the Mercedes OM647 it enjoys a drink!!! should be reliable though
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Well the deed is done, bought and paid for, take delivery on Friday afternoon......Now bring on the snow.... :D :D :D
To be honest I will be glad to be rid of this Mig, cost a lot of money and been nothing but trouble :( I have took quite a big financial hit, but we live and learn...... ::) ::)
Will be looking for a nice Omega Estate for swmbo soon though, to replace her aging estate, she did not want mine because of it's reliability problems, can't blame her really :)
at the end of the day you've made your bed you must lsy in it!!! ;D ;D ;D only kidding. if youve had nowt but trouble then not worth sorting it unless you enjoy diy mechanics or have a lot of money for your ''hobby mig''. :y :y :y
besides that jeep looks sweet!!!
remember i want the full post purchase report!!! ;D