The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

No, it's the II I'm referring to. The I, or Hippo, was quite tragic in K series form, but not so bad with L series or BMW diseasel power. Indeed, the L series will survive along with the cockroaches when the bomb drops.

The II is a different level of flakiness. You've got appalling engines From Peugeot made worse by Ford, terrible Ford EUCD multiplexed electrics, and fit and finish that would make Lada blush.

The only good one is the 6 cylinder with the strong Volvo engine. That motor is very tough, but its painful to tax and the rest of it is still horriffic.

And now you've got old age thrown into the mix as well.

Common issues are rear diff, Haldex coupling, unfathomable electrical issues, EGR, DPF (almost inevitable with age and Ford use a wet system with all the extra failure appoints that brings), PAS leaks and pump failures that damage the racks. You're a grown man, do as you will, but it'll be painful if it bites - the cheapest cars of that sort usually turn out to be the most expensive. The Haldex requires serving every 30k miles which never gets done because it's expesive, and I guarantee you wil;l never in a million years find one that has a full service history that includes the Haldex. I wouldn't go near one.

I take it you don't like the Freelander then🤔

 

[Tenkaykev]

I know a guy that can give you a good price, an amazing price really. His van gives his name and slogan as "Gipsy Joe, Roofs To Go".
He even gives a lifetime guarantee.
Message me your phone number and I'll get him to contact you.

I can see that selflessness is just one of your many virtues Dave, we're priveledged to have you as the " Guru " of the forum. I'm down from the roof in one piece, getting back on the ladded was the dodgy bit! I was all prepped with the repair / roof sealant and brushes etc to hand. A closer inspection revealed that what looked like a major issue seems to be the layer of Thompsons roof sealant that I applied about 5 years ago delaminating, and the underlying roof is ok 🤞
Fortunately the powerful solvent fumes helped me ignore my fear of heights 😁

 

[Dave7]

I can see that selflessness is just one of your many virtues Dave, we're priveledged to have you as the " Guru " of the forum. I'm down from the roof in one piece, getting back on the ladded was the dodgy bit! I was all prepped with the repair / roof sealant and brushes etc to hand. A closer inspection revealed that what looked like a major issue seems to be the layer of Thompsons roof sealant that I applied about 5 years ago delaminating, and the underlying roof is ok 🤞
Fortunately the powerful solvent fumes helped me ignore my fear of heights 😁

Yes, you are of course right about my virtues. What really amazes me is that its not forced, it just sort of exudes from my inner self..... a cross I have to bear.