Ford Maverick

[TEMPL4R]

Not the Nissan Terrano version, but we have a Maverick in that looks similar to a Freelander, similar drive line. Not had a good look yet, as we only got it yesterday.

Anyone know anything about them?

Chris

[Rich_P]

I see what you mean! :eek:

[TEMPL4R]

That's it, Steel.

I'll have a look tomorrow on a ramp, see what motor is in it, etc.


Chris

[Rich_P]

Infact, it looks pretty identical to the new Freelander coming out! I feel that Ford is doing what they did with the X-Type Jag, using the same chassis with some differant body panels bolted on and another badge. :rolleyes:

[Gung-Ho]

My mother-in-law's got one, has been utterly reliable since she bought it new three years ago, but that's about as exciting as it gets. It seems pretty well-built, but uninspiring to drive and very cheap-looking inside. Pretty thirsty as well for the size of engine (2-litre petrol, looks utterly lost in the engine bay).

Not my cup of tea, would probably go for a Freelander or X-Trail if I was in the market for that sort of motor...SWMBO was looking at a brochure for the Hyundai Tucson the other day, I must be going soft in my old age coz I don't think that's a bad looking car....:eek:

Brian

[abyssdj]

thats quite a bit irritating really isnt it? bloody ford... i love driving our defender ;) after it being halted for a few days, finally driving it again today was ace :D

[TEMPL4R]

Had a quick look this morning. You are right Brian, it is a bit cheap looking inside. The drive train looks a bit like a Jaguar X Type, not an IRD. Probably why MiLs hasn't broken.

We have a Hyundai dealers about 500 yds away. The Tucson looks pretty good for the price. I quite like the Santa Fe's, but parts are a bit on the dear side.

But as someone who has driven a few Tatas and a Mahindra, I know about bad build quality.:rolleyes:

Chris

[TEMPL4R]

A quick search reveals it is a Mondeo engine, but the RHD vehicle is built in the Mazda factory in Japan. They also build it as the Mazda Tribute, in the US it's the Ford Escape or Mercury Mariner.

I thought it looked Jap built.

Chris

[si_guru]

IIRC the Mazda Tribute was available as 2WD.

The only other engine available was 3 litre Auto. I had one on rental in the US a few years back.. Very nice, at US fuel prices!

[Gung-Ho]

But as someone who has driven a few Tatas and a Mahindra, I know about bad build quality.:rolleyes:

Chris

Tell me about it....I had a Niva! The enjoyment of off-roading the damned thing was tempered by the need to spend every other hour underneath it replacing all the broken bits...fair play though, it always got me home.

Another thing with the Maverick is the space inside...it looks pretty roomy until you actually get in, then you realise its all an illusion caused by seats which are about as big as a Series 1 (and about as comfortable...).

You're right...like the X-type, it's actually a Mundano Estate with 4WD:D

Brian

[Rich_P]

Today I saw a Freelander at a car park, but it wasn't the usual freelander. It looked a lot longer and was a 5-door. The bodypanels had what looked like nuts or something holding them on through the outer skin, and it also had these bulging strips down the doors on both sides.

The lights were standard Freelander however, and it was an 03 plate. Pre-production model of the new freelander? :confused:

I'd imagine this has relevance as it also looked very much like the same length and similar styling to this Ford Maverick.

[Lighting90]

Do you really think Ford would use the Maverick as the base for the New Freelander, I don't think so. If they were going to choose a base to work from, would have thought they would pinch a Volvo X90 (or whatever it is, for the the 4x4 version, not a volvo person mayself) The maverick is far too old hat now for them to base a new car upon.

Remember the new Baby freelander is based on the Focus chassis, with 2wd and 4wd versions.

Before you jump up and down, I don't see a problem with this, as I have yet to see a Land Rover which has even 50% of it's parts made just for that particular model. :D They have always raided the parts bins of others...

[TEMPL4R]

I do remember the first Discovery had Marina door handles and the rear corners were Maestro van parts.

What else was salvaged from the "Spares "bins?

Chris

[Lighting90]

I do remember the first Discovery had Marina door handles and the rear corners were Maestro van parts.

What else was salvaged from the "Spares "bins?

Chris

Now that sounds like an idea for a competition... bet the list actually grows quite a bit once you start to look at things in detail... though they were always clever to renumber the parts when introducing a new model, even if the parts still showed the BL logo on them.....

[TEMPL4R]

Start one up then Lightning, I bet between the lot of us, we can come up with most of the Salvaged parts.

Mini Ignition switches and the SD1 gearbox, also used in the Sherpa.

Maestro Diesel engine,

Chris

[si_guru]

Start one up then Lightning, I bet between the lot of us, we can come up with most of the Salvaged parts.

Mini Ignition switches and the SD1 gearbox, also used in the Sherpa.

Maestro Diesel engine,

Chris

Maestro diesl engine??? Not in a Discovery.

Montego/Metro stalks..

Lotus Esprit door handles - sounds more glamorous than Marina (original source for both cars)

Maestro (low grade) front lights.

[TEMPL4R]

Maestro diesl engine??? Not in a Discovery.

No Steve, the Freelander. I was on about all the Land Rovers.

Chris