If you read the technical section you may have seen my thread about Ford Focus driveshaft bearings. The thread ended prematurely with the sad tale of the car's accidental demise... so a replacement is now sought.
I've identified three local cars that i quite like the look of and would appreciate any constructive advice on likely pitfalls and issues of ownership.
RAV4 2.0 5dr Estate, R reg 60k , FSH, looks v v good on paper £2.8k
406 est 1.8 LX R Reg 97k, looks ok £1.5k
Volvo V40 est 1.8 SE, T reg 105k, FSH, looks v good on paper £1.9k
I've read the CBC and Parkers reviews (am I allowed to mention them on this forum?) and all seem pretty good with only a few warnings. I am slightly wary of the Parkers review though as it rates the Freelander II with 4 stars!
This is going to be our 2nd car but needs to be large for workhorse useage and I'll be using it daily for a 30 mile round trip commute so reliablity is very desirable.
I'm really after encouraging words or serious warnings only.
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Edited by Pugugly {P} on 11/01/2008 at 15:40
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Toyota likely to be most reliable, V40 has avery small boot. Toyota with permanent 4WD will be thirstiest. Am I right in thinking the Volvo V40 has the 1834cc Mitsubishi GDI engine which is reputed to get "gunged" up at higher milages?
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>>>which is reputed to get "gunged" up at higher milages
How do i know if this has happened? can it be rectified with additive?
I'm looking at the cheap volvo today....
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Apologies - I meant Freelander I.
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In a similar situation we got a Volvo 940 estate for peanuts from a dealer in Farnham with 3 months warranty and showing 160k on the clock. The big Volvos are worth a look!
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I might just extend the search to 'big' volvo as i just took a V40 for a spin and thought it laboured a bit with the 1.8. I quite like it though.
Also saw the RAV a bit closer up and it is actually much smaller on the inside than i imagined.
will keep looking....
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