Hi , Last year my old Frontera Sport died and I replaced it with a bloody Astra and I miss it . Today I have been offered a 2.5 TDS San Diego and I would be grateful of any advice before I commit and pick it up tomorrow . It's clean and tidy and sounded nice . It's a 1998 model with 120k on the clock . I want it to pull my sons Cart trailer so I would like 30mpg taking it steady and it needs to be reliable . I've had Discos etc before but love the Fronteras driving position and comfort . Any help would be appreciated .
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A little help please . Thank you
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A little help please . Thank you
by krisoo9 on Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:21 pm
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by drinksoptional on Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:30 pm
You had a fronty before so you know the issue of sills rust etc. The 2.5td is a not bad engine can go into limp mode every now an again easy fix to reset it. They can run on bio diesel your own choice i ran me with no issue with a little huffy on the veg oil
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by krisoo9 on Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:19 pm
Thank you . I am like a bloody kid all excited about an old truck lol . I have arranged to pick it up tomorrow and have some fun . Thanks for your advice .
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by Rifleman on Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:35 am
Great engine mate. Shouldnt have any rust problems on a 98 model.
Loads of good advice here if needed.
Enjoy.
Loads of good advice here if needed.
Enjoy.
Regards, Keith.
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by krisoo9 on Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:38 am
Hi I have just picked it up and the 30 mile trip home was great . It pulls like a train and sounds lovely . I am going to fill her up and have a play in the dunes . Thanks again
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by krisoo9 on Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:42 pm
Forgot to ask if anyone knows where I can buy a roof light bar for spotlights ? Thank you
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by Rifleman on Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:50 pm
Depends on what you want.
Roof racks or roof bars can be used and purchased from motor factors or Halfords.
Roof racks or roof bars can be used and purchased from motor factors or Halfords.
Regards, Keith.
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We take the high road together
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Frontera lovers from Caledonia
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One of them is me.
2.5 TDS San Diego LWB 1997 Private reg, in blue (Braveheart)
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4 pod 12V adaptor
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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 - Region: Scotland
Re: A little help please . Thank you
by Drift on Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:40 pm
Bang a request in the wanted section bud, keeps this thread on topic 
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by krisoo9 on Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:56 pm
Thanks I will . Sorry for going off topic .
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Re: A little help please . Thank you
by country_Est on Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:55 pm
Got a set of roof lights for sale in the for sale section if reqd, looking for £20 4 front & w2 rear, rears aren't great but fronts are fine
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