2nd gen 3rd gen

[g3po]

I've been wondering which one to go for, could anyone give me their views on the pro's and cons of each type ?

[che2318]

i drive 2nd gen....

my views are biased.

[K2Surf]

3rd gen's are better!

[stormforce]

i had a 2nd gen for the last 6 years and a few weeks ago i bought a 3rd gen intercooled and i am well impressed with it.I do a lot of towing and the 3rd gen has a better towing limit than the 2nd gens which i needed.I have noticed that the lift up tailgate is better for loading/unloading but i do miss the drop down on the 2nd gen as it does have its uses.
I never thought i would like the 3rd gens as much as i do.

[ronsarrox]

I've been wondering which one to go for, could anyone give me their views on the pro's and cons of each type ?

All depends on your budget,

£3000 + for a 3rd gen (please correct me if im wrong)

£750+ for a 2nd gen

I paid £900 for my 2nd gen, with all the mods done to it, there are some bargains out there, it took me 8 weeks to find the one I wanted.


My personal opinion is that 2nd gens are better, but having never been in a
3rd gen, my opinion is slightly one sided!!

[che2318]

All depends on your budget,

£3000 + for a 3rd gen (please correct me if im wrong)

£750+ for a 2nd gen

I paid £900 for my 2nd gen, with all the mods done to it, there are some bargains out there, it took me 8 weeks to find the one I wanted.


My personal opinion is that 2nd gens are better, but having never been in a
3rd gen, my opinion is slightly one sided!!

that makes two biased 2nd gen owners....

[gwh200]

A 2nd gen...with a v8. Can't think of any thing better.

[Shalershasker]

A 2nd gen...with a v8. Can't think of any thing better.

A 3rd gen with a V8.

[g3po]

Hard enough time talking the missus into a 3 litre auto dont think the v8 suggestion would workout

[Shalershasker]

Hard enough time talking the missus into a 3 litre auto dont think the v8 suggestion would workout

Of course it will, just keep trying .

Seriously though, it all depends on what funds you have to play with, I've tried the 2nd gens but have not had one to use on a daily basis but they seemed perfectly capable and nice to drive, personally having had my 3rd gen for a while now I'd definately have another.
Best thing to do would be to try both and see which you prefer.

[gwh200]

A 3rd gen with a V8.

A v8 3rd gen...like the double speed setting on a hairdryer.

[Shalershasker]

A v8 3rd gen...like the double speed setting on a hairdryer.

, would that be a nikki clarke or GHD

[Predictable Bob]

I doubt there's a lot of difference in fuel consumption !

And you'd just cruise the V8 through town so everybody could appreciate the V8 rumble ...

[Smego2]

If your old and worried about your sexuality then get a 2nd gen but if you are anything else a 3rd Gen is definitely the way to go, sooooo much nicer!

[che2318]

If your old and worried about your sexuality then get a 2nd gen but if you are anything else a 2rd Gen is definitely the way to go, sooooo much nicer!

a 2rd gen??...

is that the femminine version of the 2nd gen?