Just an interim report, so far so good :) Water noise stopped and tool box tightened. which started another rattle, boot safe now locked which stopped it.

Well so far, its a dream :).............. I am very pleased with the drive and comfort and an unexpected rear wheel spin as I pulled out of the pub car park which confirms the rear axle is connected:clap2: Very petty fault , some clown put reverse where 6th should be :eek: At slow speeds...

Thanks again for all your advice, especially as I am an unknown newbie. I have printed off all the concerns and advised Dad, I have printed off 4-8 pages on the HGF (yesterday at this time I had no idea what HGF stood for, now I know what it is, how it comes about and how to fix it with a...

Oh, beginning to smell now, there was mention that ........... " its permanent 4 wd but some owners disconnect the rear drive to save fuel economy". Thanks for the tip , I'll go and check.

Please can you explain , Im not sure :confused:

The 1.8 petrol is presented like a new car, very tempted @ reduced £1650 , 1 months warranty I cant fault it, seeing as the head gasket has been replaced (oil clear, coolant clear) and the cam belt changed shouldnt this car be alright for 30 000 ? Very clean all round including the engine bay...

thanks Tomo, I'll find one to look at. :)

Thanks for everyones replies :) When I mentioned forest use I meant on semi hard tracks so the gaylander TD4 sounds to be a good choice. I am meeting my Dad @ 1000 to view the petrol one and I think it is a bit late to cancel and it might be a good for him to look at it although I will advise...

Thanks but its a tall order to tick all the boxes .......... Lives in the middle of nowhere on a nature reserve, 500 meters from the B road. last winters snow caused him to damage his car trying to find the road. Intends to use it in the winter only say 5000 miles a year. To include some...

Thanks for all your help, I wasnt sure what to expect and I am impressed at the speed of response and unanimous agreement. I had searched and found a 'poll of faults' which made the petrol faults look better than diesel 160 verses 165 , its a good job I asked :) Thanks again. cheers Pete

My Dad has asked me to go and look at a Freelander in the morning and I have no idea what to look for. I dont want to waste my time in kicking the tyres so I thought you might be able to give me some pointers please. Its 1.8s petrol 90 000 miles Its got a new head fitted as the cam belt...