2.5 or 2.8 ?

[jontera]

Fronty gear box made out of proper hard cheese, not that philadelphia cheese that green 4x4s are made from.

get a fronty, you'll love it. you'll be warm in the winter..hardly ever be in the garage getting your half shafts replaced, dry once you've gone through a puddle. and better off when you need tyo buy parts (think Omega, Saab, Izuzu, Cav.etc lots of crossover bit un bobs)

it's just jealousy of the under-rated beast thats a frontera...plus there's us lot here

[BoxCleva]

[Rifleman]

As above, and a lot cheaper to repair.

[Drift]

post on that forum, "Have any of you actually owned a Frontera?" bet they say they new someone who's uncle had one

Over the last few years thinking is changing and many 4x4 forums are getting posts saying how capable Fronteras are off road.

Yes ther very early Fronteras had problems with a lack of power, and the later 2.2 petrol had lower end engine issues if not looked after with regular oil changes, but these seem to overshadow all the other engines and models in the range.
By the way, the suspension, gearboxes and lots of other stuff are Isuzu (and the V6 3.2 and 2.8tdi are Isuzu engines ) you dont hear them slagging the Troopers, these just basically have differing bodies

Anyway asked the question and have a giggle with us

Oh and ours leak less oil

[BoxCleva]

[Drift]

Lots of suppliers for parts and even genuine parts can be sourced at reasonable cost, anything you need post in the wanted section and you will be swamped with helpful replies and links to cheap parts

[BoxCleva]

Thanks to all , much appreciated

[Road Hog]

[yaki]

Just 2 pence worth, buy the best you can find and don't worry about it being 2.5 or 2.8.

Being an owner of both a 2.5 and 2.8 I was impressed with how much more refined and lively the 2.5 feels compared to the 2.8. Nowt wrong with the gear boxes or axles on either of the diesels, 2.0 Sport front axles are not known for their strength tho.

Paul Higgi runs a 2.5 and his is a testament as to how rugged and reliable the 2.5's actually are, yes the No1 injector can go but not that it fails everyday and if you are worried just keep one in the boot

If you are going laning or water wading, the alternator is in a more sensible position on the 2.5 and is high enough up to stay out of trouble unlike the 2.8

The chances of finding a 2.5 in good nick are better as they are newer, have seen a few Opel badged 2.5's on V plates

But given the choice, I'd still go for another 2.8 out of preference

[furball]

[gregster]

[BoxCleva]

Well I'm on the look out for as late a model as poss in the best condition as poss. So I'll see how i get on

Many thanks for all the input

[jmc]

Some good ideas here.I didn't know about plug in heaters and hadn't thought of carrying a spare no 1 in the boot.
I have loved (and still do ) both my fronteras.
The 2.5 is surprisingly quick off the mark and has a brilliant heater its warm in minutes and that made it a great vehicle to come back to after a cold day outside. Its doing 30mpg round town.
You could of course buy one of each