• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I should be an old man or a farmer

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

    They don't think about they just get a lift in it and get out again!!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No I only bought this for its price and incredible reliability characteristics

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Classic porsche, or mercedes

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £1,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes it was MOT'd for 2 years

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Tank like build, space, price

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Basic, handles like a boat on wheels. Brakes are shockingly bad. Gearbox is ordinary. Seating position is too high, but I still love it

    What's it like to park?

    Fine, its got a hitch so that suffices as the parking sensor

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Tank like build quality, like a slightly plusher Defender with less ground clearance

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The Diesel engine