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VAUXHALL MONTEREY (1994 - TO 1999)狂暴蒙特雷(1994年-1999年)

At first glance, the Griffin mounted on the nose of the Vauxhall Monterey looks slightly incongruous mounted as it is aboard a shape best known in the UK as an Isuzu Trooper.乍一看,安装在机头的格里芬蒙特雷看来有点不伦不类的制服登上一艘形状,因为这是最知名的英国老兵作为五十铃. Vauxhall?s toe in the water of the 4x4 market came about as a result of their ownership of Isuzu, and followed the moderate success of Vauxhall?s other Isuzu-sourced 4x4, the Frontera.狂暴?收盘脚趾在水中约来到了4-4场由于其拥有五十铃、成功路上走温和、?收盘五十铃等源自四轮驱动的边疆. Whilst the UK sales figures of the Monterey never looked particularly clever, picking up a used example could be a canny move.虽然英国的销量显得特别聪明,从不蒙特雷、拾一个例子可以用来Canny边缘. With lower prices and higher specifications than its Isuzu counterparts, the Monterey range offered conspicuously good value in a rugged, no-nonsense package.以较低的价格比其规格更高、五十铃对口蒙特雷显眼好价优惠幅度在凹凸不平、不尚空谈的方案.

HISTORY历史
Rewind back to 1994, when the 4x4 explosion was in full detonation.倒流回1994年4-4爆炸是完全引爆. Having made respectable sales in the mid-range 4x4 market with the Frontera, Vauxhall was eyeing the success of the Land Rover Discovery with undisclosed envy.有了像样的销售中程4-4市场与边疆,成功的路上被盯上了越野车未发现与羡慕. ?Doing a Frontera??边疆做? with Isuzu?s larger model, the two year old second generation Trooper, proved beyond General Motor?s temptation and in May an instant full-sized off roader, the Monterey, suddenly appeared on Vauxhall?s price lists.与五十铃?收盘较大模型,两岁二代老兵,无通用汽车?收盘瞬间充满诱惑和5型对开路由器、蒙特雷、路上突然出现?收盘价目表.

Offered with a 3.2-litre petrol engine and a 3.1-litre turbo diesel unit, the Monterey was available in two body styles, a five door LTD version and a three-door RS variant.优惠为3.2-3.1公升汽油引擎及公升柴油涡轮股蒙特雷可在两体风格,一版和五门有限公司3门遥感变种. Pushing the Monterey brand further upmarket was the Diamond trim level, introduced in October 1994 and available solely in the five-door station wagon body style.蒙特雷是高档品牌进一步推向钻石浪级1994年10月推出的优惠只在五门旅行车体风格. Sales of the Monterey were modest to say the least, and the range soon started to be pruned back.蒙特雷销售额至少可以说是温和的,射程可以很快开始修剪回来. The 3.2 RS three-door was first for the chop, being deleted in October 1995.320遥感三个门最早的印章,于1995年10月被删除. In January 1997, the 3.1TD RS was shown the door, shortly after which the rest of the (now exclusively) five-door range received a revised tailgate, twin airbags and seat belt pretensioners.1997年1月,被列门3.1td遥感、不久,其余的(现独家)五门射程收到修改栏板,双气袋、安全带预.

Vauxhall carried on its cull, ruthlessly picking off the stragglers of the Monterey range one by one.路上进行了扑杀,无情的采摘客坠入距离蒙特里四溅. The 3.1TD Diamond fell in August 1998, the 3.2 Diamond biting the bullet shortly afterward in October of the same year.3.1td下跌的钻石1998年8月320钻石吃苦头紧接着于同年10月. The petrol and turbo diesel LTD versions were the last left standing until General Motors kicked the stool from beneath them in January 1999, effectively ending the Monterey and it?s Trooper badge engineering exercise.汽油、柴油涡轮版本有限公司常务直到最后离开通用汽车从凳子底下踢了他们在1999年1月截至蒙特雷和有效吗?收盘老兵徽章工兵演习.

WHAT YOU GET  什么才叫
To say that Isuzu?s UK importers were unhappy about their only model being re-badged and sold as a Vauxhall is an understatement akin to Mr Ismay claiming the Titanic "appears to have some superficial flotation issues."五十铃说?收盘英国进口商的不满只模型重新badged并出售了狂暴是轻描淡写池中单铁达尼德利声称"有一些表面看似浮选问题" Strangely enough, UK buyers, patriotic bunch that we are, ignored Luton?s cheaper, better-equipped offering.奇怪的是,英国的买家,我们都是爱国的一群,忽视卢顿?收盘便宜,更具备开办. Trooper sales were barely dented by the Monterey.老兵销量勉强欢欣的蒙特雷.

Unlike the Isuzu and its other main competitor, Land Rover?s Discovery, the Monterey isn?t available in bargain basement form.五十铃及其有别于其他主要竞争对手,越野车?收盘愉、蒙特雷肖国?笔可议价方式地下室. Instead, Vauxhall chose to concentrate on the upper end of the market, offering their car with large, torquey engines and lengthy specification lists.反之,狂暴选择集中市场高,让他们与大型轿车、torquey发动机和冗长规格清单.

Buyers choose between three and five-door bodystyles (dubbed `RS` and `LTD`) and select either V6 24valve 3.0-litre petrol-power or a lusty 3.1-litre turbo diesel unit.买家选择三至五门bodystyles(称为'遥感'和'有限公司')、V6导24valve要么选择3.0公升汽油电力或lusty3.1-公升柴油涡轮股. When new, pricing for the 5dr LTD turbo diesel was about £800 less than the top Isuzu Trooper (which did admittedly have air conditioning) and over £5,000 less than a Land Rover Discovery ES.当新定价为5dr有限公司柴油涡轮约为800英镑不到顶五十铃扶栏(有空调确实不错)和5000英镑不到越野愉权证.

All Montereys have speed-sensitive power steering, anti-lock brakes, powered windows, electric sunroofs, central locking, alloy wheels and two-tone paint for the three-door `RS` models.一切都montereys速度敏感助力转向、防抱死刹车、动力窗,电动sunroofs、中央锁、合金车轮及双音涂料3门``遥感模型. Though hardly the stuff of farmers dreams, it?s all essential kit for disillusioned Ford Granada owners.虽然农民几乎到处梦吗?所有必需的试剂盒福特格拉纳达业主寒心. This was of course the target market, even if it was difficult to get anyone at Vauxhall to admit it.这是当然的目标市场,即使是要在路上有人承认. Large luxury 4x4s like this offer a great deal attitude than the apologetic mass-market saloon, even if they do carry the twin penalties of poor performance and indifferent fuel consumption.像这样的大型豪华四轮驱动车提供了大量的态度比歉疚大规模市场球馆,即使你携带的业绩不佳的双重处罚,麻木不仁油耗.

You also get a whole lot of fresh air inside.您还得到了一大堆新鲜空气内. In the long wheelbase five-door `LTD` Montereys, there?s an interior huge enough to rival that of any Renault Espace or Toyota Previa.在长轴距的五门``montereys有限公司、?收盘内陆巨大,足以媲美任何协商或雷诺丰田霸王. There are `captains` chairs with adjustable everything up front and behind them, two rows of forward facing rear seats; seven people can ride in comparative comfort.还有``上尉椅可调出门前出发,身后两排后座面临向前;人们可以乘坐7比较舒适.

WHAT YOU PAY  您付出
The thirsty 3.2-litre petrol engine variants of the Monterey were/are the least popular and hence the cheapest.渴了三点二公升汽油发动机变蒙特雷人/最热门的,因此最便宜. Opening value for a three-door 3.2 RS on a 1994 L-registration is £5,300 whilst a five door LTD model commands around £400 more.开幕价值为期大门遥感对1994年3月2日左旋登记是5300英镑,而五门有限公司示范指挥400多英镑左右. If you hanker for fewer miles on the clock, expect to pay around £6,100 for a 1997 P-plated LTD and £6,500 for the upspec Diamond model.如果你贪图少英里的时钟,预计1997年工资为6100英镑左右磷镀有限公司和6500英镑的钻石upspec模式.

The more economical 3.1-litre turbodiesel proved more popular, but popularity, as with everything else, is relative.更节约3.1-公升turbodiesel证明较受欢迎,但受欢迎,如一切,是相对的. Don?t expect to wade through an endless swathe of used Montereys at your friendly Vauxhall dealer.鲍思?笔预期趟源源不断地带用你友好montereys狂暴说道. Track a decent one down and you?ll pay from £4,000 for a 1994 L-registration RS three-door, or £5,000 for five doors and an LTD badge.一个象样的轨道下来吗?当地雇员薪酬由1994年的4000英镑左旋登记遥感三个门,5000英镑或5门有限公司和徽章. A 1997 P-registered LTD will command around £6,300, or £6,500 if you want additional Diamond-spec bells and whistles.1997-6300英镑左右登记有限公司将指挥,或者6500英镑,如果你想要更多的钻石光谱编钟、笛. Insurance for all Monterey models is a lowly Group 12.所有型号蒙特雷保险集团是卑贱12.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR  寻找什么
Ever spotted how many roadside recovery companies use Isuzu Troopers as rescue vehicles?不断发现路边有多少五十铃公司利用回收部队作为救生艇? That should tell you something of the Monterey?s ruggedness.这应该告诉你一件事的蒙特雷?收盘粗犷. A few niggles to report, but nothing too serious.数niggles报告,但是没有太严重. The trim quality of many cars is suspect, so have a good look and don't be afraid to haggle for a better price if you find saggy seats and tatty headlining.许多车浪质量疑犯有这么好的眼神和不怕讨价还价如果你找到更好的价格和旧诺特saggy席位. Look also for faulty handbrakes and notchy gear changing.还为寻找故障而notchyhandbrakes齿轮改变.

The turbo diesel engine is a little agricultural but make sure all that black soot is normal and not a blown turbo.柴油发动机的涡轮是一个小而农业是烟尘黑,使一切正常,而不是吹涡轮. They cost a lot to replace, so get an expert to check it if you're worried.他们花费大量取代,所以它得到了专家检查,如果你担心. Service intervals for the diesel-engined Monterey are 5,000 miles, so check the service record carefully.重播服务为柴油引擎是蒙特雷5000英里,因此服务记录仔细核对.

Check the differentials, gearbox and engine for oil-leaks and don't forget to engage the front-hubs to test the transmission in 4x4 mode.检查差距,发动机、变速箱油泄别忘从事前枢纽测试传输模式4-4. While you?re underneath look for signs of off-road damage.而你呢?再底下寻找迹象路面损坏. Power steering systems have been known to leak, and try to check if the vehicle has been fitted with a tow bar, as excess towing can lead to worn suspension and transmission parts.助力转向系统已众所周知泄漏、并设法查证已将车辆配备拖车吧如能过剩导致拖车及输电损耗部分暂停. Finally, when negotiating servicing costs, why not get a quote from both Isuzu and Vauxhall dealers?最后,在谈判事务费用,何不让双方五十铃和狂暴引述一名经销商? You may well find one quoting considerably less than the other.你可以找到一个好引用大大低于其它.

REPLACEMENT PARTS  替换零件
(approx based on a 97 3.1 turbodiesel) A clutch assembly will be around £240 and shock absorbers front and rear are around £50 and £70 respectively while a new radiator is around £270.(大约1997年3月1日基于turbodiesel)离合器装配将于2400英镑左右,前后避震是50英镑左右,而英镑和70元左右,是一个新的散热器270英镑.

Brake pads front and rear are about £65 and £60, respectively.刹车皮前方和后方约65英镑,英镑60元. A new tail lamp is around £50 and a replacement headlamp close to £170.新尾巴灯大约50英镑,更换前照灯接近170英镑. Major and minor services are around £65 and £235 respectively, excluding VAT.大大小小的服务是65英镑235英镑左右,不包括增值税.

ON THE ROAD  在路上
You get lots of body roll and slow progress in every model bar the more car-like V6.你身体得到不少进展缓慢,每册和酒吧更示范车像V6导. Seven-seat versions are about but you'd have to be sure you could cope with a heavy load and a noisy, strained engine up hills.七座位版本约有但可以肯定你就得能应付沉重的负荷和喧嚣,发动机紧张起来山丘. If you really need seven seats and don't need to go off road, an MPV might be more appropriate.如果你真的需要七个座位,不需要去越野,巡逻艇可能更为恰当.

So, the Monterey is not really at its best as a family car.所以,并不是真的蒙特雷上最好的家庭轿车. It?s probably good enough for most people's needs in the mud, however.?也许大多数人的足够的需求在泥可是. Most owners buy the car for its butch looks and maybe the occasional off-road day out ?大多数车主买了车,或许偶尔看起来像个男人,路面一天? there?s nothing like this to remind you just why you bought one in the first place.?没有这样的提醒你,你为什么只买一个在首位. Like any big 4x4, try before you buy, as it may be a bit too uncivilised for your everyday needs.像什么大四轮驱动,你买之前尝试,因为它可能有点太过uncivilised您日常需要.

Both engines are surprisingly refined at all but flat-out speeds, making it easy to appreciate the merits of the excellent Clarion stereo system.双方在各个引擎精制但出乎意料单位淘汰速度就很容易理解的优点出色嘹亮立体声系统. Still, you won?t mistake it for a Mercedes S class, but it?s better than you?d expect for a big 4x4.还有,你赢了?笔误解为宾士收盘阶级,但?收盘比你?四4-4预期为大. Another major selling point is the ride, supple yet absorbent, whether you?re on grassy knolls or tarmac.另一大卖点是打起精神,但柔软吸水,不管你?在草地上,或重新山丘停机坪. Basically, it?s as good as a bad executive car and for a vehicle of this size and ability, that?s about as much as you can say.基本上,它?收盘媲美高级车坏了车,这种规模和能力,为何?收盘约高达可以说.

Should you wish to venture onto the dirty stuff, then the conventional second gear lever offers you a choice of high and low 4WD ratios.你想创业应该放在肮脏的东西,那么传统齿轮杠杆为第二高,你选择了四轮驱动的比率低. The Isuzu Trooper?s reputation in the rough guarantees that the big Vauxhall can hold its own with the best of them.老兵的五十铃?收盘信誉保证在粗糙的大路上能容纳自己的所能.

OVERALL  总体
We?re a funny bunch, us Brits.我们?再一个有趣的一群,我们英 Backing the plucky Japanese underdog to the detriment of our domestic manufacturer, we bought the Isuzu Trooper and shunned the Vauxhall Monterey.英勇无畏,以哀兵的后盾有损日本国内制造我们买了五十铃老兵的制服和避蒙特雷. Call it badge snobbery, warped loyalty or a sense of fair play, it nonetheless means that the few Montereys that are out there represent astounding value for the used buyer.称之为徽章势利天性、扭曲或忠诚感公道它能指数montereys,去代表买方用惊人的价值. Don?t write the big Vauxhall off as a half-hearted ?me-too?鲍思?笔书写的大路上过一个半心?我也是? effort.努力. Years of development from Isuzu resulted in a credible Land Cruiser/Shogun rival, and the Monterey is the cleverest way to buy into this quality at a knock down price.从多年的发展造就了可靠的五十铃越野/丰臣秀吉对手巧的是蒙特雷方式购买到这种品质在敲掉价. The Vauxhall badge may not carry a great deal of prestige, but most used buyers would rather pocket the cash and have a quiet smile every time a Trooper comes the other way.狂暴的徽章不得携带了大量的珍贵、但大多数买主宁愿用口袋的现金和有一个安静的微笑每次谈到老兵相反.