Thread: D2 buying advice

Originally Posted by TerryO

Apart from having a D2a (v8) we also have a Rexton (2007 Sport model) and have had from new, in fact we have had three Rextons all seven seaters and all diesel.

How did we end up with so mnay SsangYongs? for two years they sponsored me with my race series and these and two Musso's were our chase and pick up vehicles.

How were they? One word, excellent. We liked the last Rexton that much we kept it and have owned it for over three years now (105K now on the clock.)

Would I recommend them? Dependng on what you want to do with it but in genral ...Yes

They blow the doors of of my D2 in straight line and handle well and Gloria loves it because its is like a car to drive and not that high off of the ground for her to climb in or out.

Are they any good for serious off road? ...nope!

Are they economical and cheap to run? ...Yes!

Reliable? ...yes!

And they have lots of room for carrying stuff and can tow easilly way over their 2.2 ton limit. The seats are now after 100k starting to feel a bit hard and the shocks have gone off but bang for your buck secondhand they are hard to beat.

The Limited model is the go though and has a level of luxury and gizmo's a D2 owner could only dream about.

And they are about the only car that depreciates quicker then a Landy so there are good deals out there.

As I said it depends on what you want from your second car.

cheers and good luck,
Terry

Thanks Terry, yes I found the rexton to be very powerful, and they are genuinely efficient. 6.6L on the freeway and 9 to 10 around town. A family member has a musso and they are bloody simple cars to work on, really they are the car land rover would be today if they continued to upgrade their cars but didnt add new technology.