LWB Fronty ?

[horses45]

well i am thinking about getting a LWB Fronty for the family car but i have just missed out on a 2.8 but with missing out i was just wondering what lwb fronty that you my fellow foggers prefer ? and why. just to say this is not a im looking for one tthe right one will come along when it is ready, i have had the 2.5 and that never flickered it was a great truck. well all im wanting to know is which one you like and why ?

[Wilberforce]

Why not consider a B-series if it's going to be the family type motor, Rob?
Don't get me wrong, I love my 2.8's, but if I didn't use (or plan to use) the 2.8 LWB offroad, I'd go with a DTi. Bit more refined, quieter, rather than sounding like a slightly rattly tractor.

[horses45]

Jim the only thing that puts me off a b series is my last 2.2 lasted less that 30 days so my 2.5 loved it but the 2.2 was not so good . i am just asking peoples opinions of theirs and see where i go from their as i have the money just nothing jumping out at me right now.

[BoxCleva]

wasnt that a 2.2 petrol Rob ?

If you want a bit more refinement , but like the 2.8 isusu engine , why not get a Trooper ? Much more civilised but with the same super reliable lump under the bonnet

[Drift]

7 Years and no major problems (barring the timing belt, my fault not the engines ) my car has a few body scares but mechanically is a fantastic reliable car, in fact its the best and most reliable I have ever owned. (Years ago when rich I always had new cars)
The Picasso we have at the moment is shaping up to be the second best but we have only had that about three years.

The 2.8 has been thrashed in the past by me and other than the above its only been service items, had it been on road only with no modifications this car would have been unbelievably cheap to run even taking fuel into consideration.

The agricultural aspect of the car I feel is there but a little exaggerated but I do feel I am driving a "proper" car even though its not the fastest lump it still shifts (tweak )

What do you want?

Fun and fast?

Fun and go anywhere?

Plain old boring?

Your like me in the mid life zone...enjoy the crisis FFS

Get a decent stereo, some balls and man up, go 2.8

[manny]

Go mad and buy a fronty b and put a 2.8 or a 3.1 out of a trooper in it i am saving my cash to do this

[adyclemo]

For a family car I would definitely say B series, the parents 2.2 petrol they never really had any major engine problems we just found it under powered when towing then the cam belt snapped which was our fault for not changing it early enough and just couldn't get it running right so we dropped another engine in it and its better than its ever been.

2.2dti are fine but as you know suffer from fuel pump problems.

3.2 for something thats fun, powerfull and better if its been lpg converted

[Drift]

[vauxsqueeks]

For me the 2.2 petrols have been great, as with anything just maintain them properly and you'll be fine.

[horses45]

cheers for that info peeps well i just missed out on a 2.8 mint but the 2.2 petrol put me off with breaking quick but a great comfy ride, and my 2.5 was mint so i still dont know and the trooper route i have never thoght of yet

[adyclemo]

Will you be getting rid of the shorty or keeping as a toy. If your keeping the shorty why not look at something like the Skoda Octavia tdi estate excelent realiability, plenty of room for the family and average mpg return of 40+, they come in 3 different bhp 90, 110 and 130. The 90 is a bit under powered, the 110 is the most common and just about right excellent for towing the caravan too, and the 130 is like rockiing horse poop but very powerful.

[Drift]

Gimme a grand and you can have mine

[horses45]

i want ste drug tested lol cant see anything that takes me fancy ste looked on fleabay , auto trader , preloved and gumtree and most of the forums so im thinking maybe go the other way and down size to a golf again rather than 2 trucks

[adyclemo]

Get a nice family estate car, you can get the kids in, luggage, good on juice and will pull you caravan when you go away. That way you get to keep the sport for play time

[hipo1024]

I have a brilliant idea ...swap ya my DTI for your 2.8? Yeah? Lol

[horses45]

crazy fools my 2.8 will leave me over my cold dead body or if the right deal comes up

[horses45]

but what is the right deal ?

[Drift]

Rob if you want to sell mate could you post in the correct section please

[horses45]

dont be silly ste it took me long enough to get it lol just need a lwb fronty now

[adyclemo]

What you looking at spending Rob and i will keep an eye out for possible candidates