I have been looking to buy my first 4x4 (second hand) and had settled on the Nissan Terrano. Whilst looking around for a reasonable SWB I have come across a lot more Mavericks, especially petrol versions (everybody wants diesel). As the price of the equivalent maverick seems to be cheaper. I was wondering the following, and would appreciate advice from anyone owning a Maverick 1 Are they made by...

I have some Bridgestone Desert Dueller 205X16 tyres on Land Rover white wheels. I have 5 wheels with 3 useable tyres..the others are just about legal. Email me off list by removing ns...if interested. Jonners

I'm after a set of the above or similar tyres with or without rims (not interested in alloys or anything flash). For serious mud plugging. However they must be Mud terrains not (AT) however would swap my good set of BFG AT's? Regards Mark

The site is gone.. the web address is available to purchase and it appears it has died a fast death :-(

hello does any body have the article in total off rood MARCH 2003 issue about the hungry event. I need a copy of it so if possible could u e-mail it to me plz? THKs all james

In message , R. David Steele writes And here I thought that the Unimog was the ultimate 4x4!!! But there's already one converted on a RR -- Graham Jones

Hi all, Does any one on this group own a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 and have you had any problems with the ECU light coming on? Steve Green .

Hi, this has also been posted to alt.fan.landrover .. Has anyone got a set of standard sized Discovery ('97 300 Tdi 3 door) wheels and tyres for sale cheaply, preferably free ? Prefer road legal, barely legal would do, as I want to build a rolling chassis up, that occasionally needs to trundle down a road or two, but I don't have any spare wheels available and can't afford new ones or a...

Anyone got one in the South East with a MOT they want shot of ? -- Geoff www.anoraks.uk.net

I need to put some new tyres on my Freelander, I'm looking for recommendations on make/type. Model XeDi, 16in. Currently fitted with Goodyears. These don't seem to last very long (about 15,000 miles). I don't do offroading so the preference is for tyres which deal with regular road work. Also, any recommendations for sourcing tyres assuming I can get these

Have a set of chromed (?..could be ss, will have to check) bull bars from my '96 Cherokee. Took them off rather than stump for the extra insurance premium. Someone make me an offer. Oh...I live in Devon, and it'll have to be buyer collects. cheers

....truly *is* watching us... http://netscan.research.microsoft.com/Static/reportcard.asp?timespan=y&searc hfor=uk.rec.cars.4x4&searchdate=2003

hi all, in case nobody knows about this (I hope you do!), the Government have released a consultation on "the use of mechanically propelled vehicles on rights of way" here's the URL to the news report which links you to the consultation paper itself. http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=17931&heading=e-mail+alert

disclaimer: I know that the rav4 is not a real 4x4. I have very little knowledge of 4x4's. This is why I came here. I would like to find some patient person who will be kind enough to not flame, but dispense out some basic knowledge Dear all: My buddy just bought a Rav4. I helped him pick it out. Since I am currently unemployed, I have a lot of time and scanned through many ads and...

Hi all We are visiting London tomorrow (Monday), and as I don't fancy paying £20 to park in the centre, plus the dreaded congestion charge, I think I will park out of town and get the tube. We shall be coming from the west (M40 - Western Ave) and I reckon Ealing Broadway or Common would be good for us to get to and get the tube. What's the chances of finding some street parking around the...

i have just bought a frontera estate 1995 nautilus but where do they hide the jack and wheel brace?????

Can any one tell me where the jack is located on a 1996 discovery?

I'm considering converting Trooper 98 (3.5L V6 petrol engine) to run on liquified propane gas (natural gas or whatever it's called). Any feedback/experience on this - good or bad? I reckon it should pay for itself in a year at most. TIA, Peter

Hi, I have just been for a drive in a mates ex AA Vauxhall Brava 4*4, and have noticed a problem. When 4wd is engaged, the rear wheels seem to drag, almost as if the front wheels are pulling the vehicle faster than the rear ones. The vehicle is fitted with free wheeling hubs to the front wheels, but there is no switches in the cab to activate them(if that is how u do it!) Any ideas as to what...