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  • Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    dont know but I have a 21 year old land rover 90 that I much prefer to drive and has been more reliable

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    my children like the car

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    NO uncomfortable unreliable

    What are you likely to buy next?

    a 5 year old landrover defender 90 or 110

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,995

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    no discount set price on trade in

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    diesel economy

    What was the dealer like?

    ok stuck to his word on replacement of aerial and headlight and 12 months MOT on purchase of car

  • Driving it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What's it like to drive?

    bumpy ride loosens your fillings even at correct trye pressures serious lack of grip in the wet no support in seats uncomfortable quick when pushed

    What's it like to park?

    ok

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    New battery required Air con sensor failed needed relacement Air con fails to work intermitently Front tyres wear fast 9k on michelin pilot Non return valves in fuel lines failed needed replacement Rear brakes not working evenly MOT advisory will need full service and disc replacement SID display has given up

    What's most practical about your car?

    economical low road tax

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    drivers door to get out car at earliest opportunity