What car to buy for use in the snow thread

Firestar_3x said:
I've been looking at sub 1.5k 4x4's, so tempted to pick up something like a 1989 - 1992 Range Rover, Jeep Cherokee etc.
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Don't know about RRs but I had a Cherokee for a year - its on my list of regretful sales.

Many people will slate them and they are unloved in the trade but ours was a fine vehicle and for the amount I lost on its replacement (Impreza Type RA) I could have had a new LPG system fitted and kept the thing for many many years.

Parts are easy to come by and not expensive. Build quality is a bit cheap and very american but all euro Cherokee XJs were built in Austria apparently. Everything is electric (seats, windows, mirrors, LTDs have Infinity sound system which is pretty good and works happily with aftermarket HUs). Proper 4WD system with 2/4/lock.

What I would say is that they aren't actually very big inside. 3 bikes and 2 and a half humans is maxing it.

I'm watching this on the bay of flees

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130357088879&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Looks good, OK colour, full leather and its not sitting on its rear springs. The rear springs are good old fashioned leaf springs which can sag and if left and causes the centre shaft to push on the rear diff (hence why they have a rep for blowing the rear diff).

A mate used to fit LPG kits to V8 RRs and I went on a few runs with him. Much bigger than Cherokees, not quite sure the build is better though.
 
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Spunj99 said:
Or one better, a 4x4 Panda? Bet they're loadsa fun in this weather :cool:
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I love the old Panda, but it's attained almost classic status now, they're getting expensive. The latest version of the new Panda works well in snow too, but it's a new car, and as such is fail.
 
EddScott said:
Don't know about RRs but I had a Cherokee for a year - its on my list of regretful sales.

Many people will slate them and they are unloved in the trade but ours was a fine vehicle and for the amount I lost on its replacement (Impreza Type RA) I could have had a new LPG system fitted and kept the thing for many many years.

Parts are easy to come by and not expensive. Build quality is a bit cheap and very american but all euro Cherokee XJs were built in Austria apparently. Everything is electric (seats, windows, mirrors, LTDs have Infinity sound system which is pretty good and works happily with aftermarket HUs). Proper 4WD system with 2/4/lock.

What I would say is that they aren't actually very big inside. 3 bikes and 2 and a half humans is maxing it.

I'm watching this on the bay of flees

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130357088879&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Looks good, OK colour, full leather and its not sitting on its rear springs. The rear springs are good old fashioned leaf springs which can sag and if left and causes the centre shaft to push on the rear diff (hence why they have a rep for blowing the rear diff).

A mate used to fit LPG kits to V8 RRs and I went on a few runs with him. Much bigger than Cherokees, not quite sure the build is better though.
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Cheers for the info, it was the 4.0 limited i was looking into, mainly to use during bad weather and i've always wanted to take up some more offroad driving after a few offroad days i've enjoyed.
 
Audi Quattro S1? (or any of the 80s group B's I reckon would be fun.)
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My money would still go on one of these though.
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fonzee said:
in true offroad terrain, the defenders main advantages are its clearance, lighter weight and narrower body, allowing a greater tolerance in entry/exit angles. thats essentially what makes it more capable.

disco is far more suitable for everything else though obviously, and as said has electronic aids to help in most terrains. also far better VFM.
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makes sense

so when ground clearance isnt an issue (like going up icy slops) the disco's electronic trickery is better.
 
MrLOL said:
makes sense

so when ground clearance isnt an issue (like going up icy slops) the disco's electronic trickery is better.
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Yes and no. From what I've seen randomly (can't be bothered to look properly), Discos don't have diff locks, certainly not selectable ones like the Defenders.

Did you watch my videos? Some of the Defenders had problems, some of the Discos had problems. They are relatively evenly matched really, Disco provides loads more comfort though (and I mean that, Defenders are not a kind ride, especially the early ones, noisy, cold, bumpy etc.).
 
does anyone actually realise that the wildcat is no longer in production?
the Nemesis is its replacement. it was even featured on TG during the Britain v Germany ep
 
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