new model fronty what to go for

[stefan]

hi everyone
having shifted my sport , i have been contemplating my next move
i would like to go for a newer model(as late as possible)
has to be a lwb
not sure which is best though
would consider diesel or petrol
anyone out there any recommendations
what to look out for in the later models
are they better or worse than the A series
thanks in advance
stefan

[Reeco]

Hi Mate, I was in that situation a couple of months ago, I found out a couple of things, if you buy a Fronty registered after I think it's March 2001, next year you will be paying about £ 400 + for road tax, unless this new bill is scrapped but you never know with this mickey mouse governemt. I really liked the look of the SWB 2,2 DTi, so I went to look at one in Derby, I bought it, I can honestly say it's a real pleasure to drive.

There are some cracking deals to be had on LWB versions, take one for a test drive, you will be pleaseently surprised at how they handle.

In my humble opinion the Mk 1's are good vehicles and they drive like a typical 4 x 4 but the M 2's are a bit more refined a drive more like a car. Good Luck in your search. ATB. Reeco

[bobbinsjob]

as above

[stefan]

hi
the car tax thing is a bit of a concern but if you want something bad enough you just have to pay up
if i was going for a 53 2.2 td whats the top rate i should be paying
i have just done a quick trawl through ebay and there is quite a difference in prices asked,mainly by dealers
i will need something a bit more refined as this would be the only car a shall have.It was fun having the sport but in the current economical climate (as they say) not a viable option
stefan

[bobbinsjob]

if it's economy you're after, dont go for the 3.2 V6 cos although it is a lovely motor, it dont half drink it! I would go for the 2.2 dti LWB which from a dealer for a 53 plate, you will be looking anywhaere between £5,000 and £7,000. To be perfectly honest, you could pick up a W, X, or Y reg Olympus Limited which has all the bells and whistles for a fracftion of that price and still pay less tax than a mondeo

[Drift]

The latest 2.2dti are the best as all the fuel pump and other niggles where ironed out its was hitting perfection engine wise when they stopped making them

The B series sit a little lower than the A's and under body protection is a bit less but they make up in other ways, thats not saying they cant be tinkered with and the make great green lane cars with just a change of tyres.

[Rifleman]

Hi mate, check out this site. You can pick up some good deals here.

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?s=283