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Tigger

Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: L15KRD
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rchrdleigh wrote:
THe most unreliable car I've owned in the last 20 years was a MINI

As an ex MINI owner myself (2004-2010), may I ask what made your MINI so bad?

25th Sep 2011 6:35 am

chicken george

Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
Posts: 13292

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

we had one of the first bmw minis,only the standard 1.6 didnt breakdown as such but trim fell off squeaks, rattles, I didnt like it all luckily it was more Mrs G's car and I had a fast golf At work
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25th Sep 2011 9:46 am

rchrdleigh

Member Since: 18 Aug 2007
Location: Somewhere in the East of England
Posts: 1601

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Baltic Blue

Tigger wrote:
rchrdleigh wrote:
THe most unreliable car I've owned in the last 20 years was a MINI

As an ex MINI owner myself (2004-2010), may I ask what made your MINI so bad?

The power steering failed which left the car undriveable, the windscreen wiper motor failed once under warranty and once just out of warranty and Customer Services weren't interested in contributing and as for the local BMW/Mini Garage they were enough to drive me away from the marque for ever - calling them unhelpful would be being kind.

25th Sep 2011 3:24 pm

Tigger

Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: L15KRD
Posts: 2555

Fortunately, our experiences with MINIs were a lot better, but I know that the power steering pump was a common issue with many of the earlier cars and squeaks and rattles can be a way of life, especially with the firmer suspension and / or 17" + wheels with runflats that usually get specified.

We enjoyed our time with MINIs, but we'd never go back; they are so bloomin' impractical and there's very little that they've built since 2007 that we even like!

25th Sep 2011 6:09 pm

rchrdleigh

Member Since: 18 Aug 2007
Location: Somewhere in the East of England
Posts: 1601

rchrdleigh wrote:
I've driven an SD4 and an Si4 and both are fabulous to drive. The SD4 is similar to the Freelander in some respects but is better in many. The chassis is particularly firm and this provides for excellent ride and comfort which translates into a good driving epxerience both on and off road. The Si4 is also an impressive drive although fuel consumption might put off a lot of people.

Overall it beats the Freelander in many areas but I'm still undecided as to whether it beats it enough for me to want to trade in my Freelander for one.

Posted a couple of photos in my Gallery of an Evoque Coupe SD4 auto showing what it can do off road. The wheel in air was showing how stiff the chassis is and also the capability of the vehicle.

26th Sep 2011 3:14 pm

apc67

Member Since: 19 Jul 2011
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 71

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Nice pics, the Evoque has more than enough off road capability to meet the needs of most of it's users. It's a nicely put together motor.

26th Sep 2011 4:21 pm

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