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New car.... by PaulHooligan on Sun Sep 11, 2011 6:35 pm
As you may be aware I am selling Dave I need a car with 4 doors as I have heaps of kids (well 5) so I have been looking at proper cars.

Buggered if I can find anything I like, nothing seems to "grab" me like the Frontys do so here are some questions

Are the 2.2Dti problematic and weak?
Would the 3.2 v6 be really heavy on fuel not a great fan of lpg though
Is the 2.5tds the best balance of power to fuel economy?

I prefer the A series Facelift truck I think the original A looks old inside and the B looks too girly but at the right price I would have a B series.
So I think I need a LWB 2.5tds. Would this be the best "all rounder" ?

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Re: New car.... by Rifleman on Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:10 pm
Yes it would mate, but then i'm a bit bias cos i own one. :D
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Re: New car.... by gregster on Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:57 pm
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Re: New car.... by Rifleman on Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:25 pm
Take our Riflemans truck, he loves that and maintains it meticulously, it sleeps next to him indoors on cold evenings, and even has its own slippers, and tooth brush in the bathroom.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :butt:

Greg is right, it has been an excellent car that has had little in the way of repairs. This one has been the most expensive and didnt need the amount spent on it that i have spent. I just decided to replace ALL 4 heads instead of the 1 damaged one to be sure of its reliability in the future. :wink:
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4 pod 12V adaptor
Roof rack
Spare wheel on the roof rack
4 Spots on the roof rack
Extra rear lights on the roof rack
CB antenna on the roof rack
New CB
Nudge bar with spots and fogs
Grey leather interior
Engine detailing
Internal orange LED flashing warning lights
LED day lights
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Re: New car.... by Big Dav on Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:55 pm
Were Monterey's built with 7 seater options? We would still have Paul here if he found one wouldn't we :?:
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Re: New car.... by PaulHooligan on Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:02 pm
I have a kia 7 seater so thats not the real issue but its easier as a second car if it has rear doors :D

Thank you for ALL your replies especially Gregs tome I'm not ruling out any Fronty at the moment and I was always told over the years that the 2.8 is the best of the bunch but its finding a good one now :D
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