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Rich60:
Frontera was a good old vehicle the body although built in the UK, was based on the Isuzu Amigo sold in the USA.
All the parts are either Vauxhall or Isuzu (General Motors), the only things that you should watch out for are engine oil sump gasket leaks on the diesel and the rear diff pinion oil seals on all models. They used the Isuzu rear diff which all leaked, and this wasn't cured befor fitting to the Frontera.
The rear diff pinion nut works loose causing a diff noise so this should be checked.
Other than that, not to bad.
I was a technician for Vauxhall when the first Frontera was introduced and because of my interset in four wheel drives, I was sent on all the Frontera courses in Luton.
I was also there when the Mk2 came out and attended courses on them as well... :)

666:
The rear axle on the early fronteras was a sailsbury axle, these leaked because the diff cover was a piece of tin which rotted very quickly! It was a common problem on all the early ones  ;)

Cheers

Mark

Redcoat:
thanks a lot for the info everyone.  Much appreciated

I think I am going to put in a lower offer for it and see what the guy says.  The car itself seems in great condition but Im a tiny bit reluctant as my Dad (also wanting to do offroading with me= me getting funds from him)  ;) will probably disown me if i get one.  He just dont like them and wants a Hilux.

Im going to see if the guy still has it and then just hide news of purchase until my Dad is sitting comfortably  :lol:

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