Advise please........again looking at another 4x4.

[Crazycarzowner]

Going looking at a late 53 plate Frontera, 3.2 v6 with all the toys. Only 1 prev owner full history & 42k. Not having ever had one, are they as bad as suggested? What should I be lookin for?

Got the 4x4 bug and want a change.

[the alarming man]

i know they are'nt too good off road...a range rover / disco they ain't.....

[Crazycarzowner]

no good off road? i had heard it was the other way round  Not bad off road, but on road manners were a bit rough?

[Martian]

If by having the "4x4 bug" you mean you fancy some proper off roading, then you don't want a Frontera as it isn't anywhere near capable IMHO.

If you want a capable 4x4 that has all the toys, drives like a car, and can actually go off road in the true sense then start looking at jap import Isuzu's/Mitsubishi's.
If you are prepared to forego a few toys, then go for a Disco.

[the alarming man]

for my money look at a jeep cherokee..i know its yank but pretty well equipt...

[Vamps]

for my money look at a jeep cherokee..i know its yank but pretty well equipt...

You took the words out of my mouth, make sure you get a 2.7 Merc engine, more power full and more economical than the 2.8 or 3.0l........
I used my local independent and it only cost me £200 for full service, inc oil, air and fuel filters and an MOT, so not over expensive as it is Mercedes engine and auto gearbox and very comfortable....corners like a boat if you push it......

[the alarming man]

from what i have seen much better than a rangie imo..

[adey2]

frontera is known as the most off road off roader due to breaking down all time, had lot of diff and axle problems, also that yr and engine size tax is going to be expensive, ive got a toyota surf,import model, 5yrs of trouble free motoring and still holding its price, pulls like a train too

[Crazycarzowner]

Tax = same price as an omega £270 / year

[adey2]

my mig is a 3.0 and only £220 a yr

[dad1uk]

If you look on VXON the Frontera's seem prone to a lot if not more faults than the Omega, but the same as the Omega they grow on you

[henryd]

my mig is a 3.0 and only £220 a yr

If it was registered after March 2001 then it would be £270

[henryd]

If by having the "4x4 bug" you mean you fancy some proper off roading, then you don't want a Frontera as it isn't anywhere near capable IMHO.

If you want a capable 4x4 that has all the toys, drives like a car, and can actually go off road in the true sense then start looking at jap import Isuzu's/Mitsubishi's.
If you are prepared to forego a few toys, then go for a Disco.

The Disco 2 in ES trim has most of the toys as well,or at least mine does

[TheBoy]

Frontera is poor offroad, and pretty tedious on road. Awful vehicle, and mostly naff engines.

Obviously, for real off road, the original remains the best - a Defender. Or a Disco if you want some comfort .  Discos are fairly well equipped for their age (ie, buy a 20yr old one, you'll be lucky to get a CD player). For top level comfort, but still retaining top tier offroad capability, Range Rover. Range Rovers from BL and BMW era rust. Range Rovers from Ford era break. Range Rovers from Tata era seem much better built.

[Elite Pete]

You need a Lada Niva, if you can find one