JJB Serenity Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Land Rovers have breaks?!?! I thought that was what the engine was for. Now I'm really confused :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So what tyres are fitted to this new sooper dooper car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriso Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Remarkably on a LR forum I too would like to add weight to the Subaru option. I replaced my disco with a Forester, and its just a fantastic little car. The build quality is fantastic. All of the fasteners are plated and come apart easily (even at the rear when fitting a tow bar), and the body seems to be very well corrosion protected. Driving is a unique experience, the flat 4 boxer is entirely vibration free and it runs like a watch. The steering, brakes and suspension triad is very impressive. On the downside? Wheel bearings do not last very long, but that is about it. Excels in the snow too BTW. Cheers Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Our local dealer didn't have a Forester for OH to test drive so they lost out on a sale there - as did the Daihatsu, Mitsubishi and one or two others too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy'd Gentry Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 A very good friend of mine has recently taken delivery of his Skoda Yeti. There is a waitng list for them, about six months, but he has found it very good for his work travelling around remote parts of Yorkshire. I know this goes against the LR flavour of this forum, but £20k for a very good allround soft roader or £30k plus for a freelander? I too use a BMW three series as a daily drive and agree, rear wheel drive in the snow and ice make for an interesting journey, but still thoroughly enjoy driving both my 110 CSW and my Series II. They all have different character. But hey ho, you pay your money and take your choice. HFH all I'll say is you have to live with your purchase, so where one vehicle may suit one person, it may be completly useless for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Coincidence that you should mention the Yet as my OH had her second test drive in one last weekend and came away suitably impressed. Bearing in mind it is what SHE wants and not me I think there is a strong possibility that, or another CRV is what she will go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Coincidence that you should mention the Yet as my OH had her second test drive in one last weekend and came away suitably impressed. Bearing in mind it is what SHE wants and not me I think there is a strong possibility that, or another CRV is what she will go for. That was the same shortlist we came to. But we got the 2wd Yeti as it was 16k with most of the toys. Bought a set of better tyres for winter as I said above. It's so good I've now sold my 2 year old Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE and bought a Skoda too. Yes, really. Saved a fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I see Clarkson did a review of the Yeti on Top Gear this week. Seemed quite favourable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I'm sure anyone needing a mobile helicopter pad has joined the six month waiting list after watching Top Gear. That's probably the worst thing. Long, long waiting list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I see Clarkson did a review of the Yeti on Top Gear this week. Seemed quite favourable too. He seemed genuinely impressed with it. Love the hill start gizmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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