FORD MAVERICK (1993-1997)福特野牛(1993-1997)
The Maverick was one Ford that British buyers never really took to their hearts.福特说,英国的野牛是买家从未真正走上心扉. It was certainly late to the 4x4 party which started in the early Nineties.据已故的四轮驱动肯定党在20世纪90年代初开始的. Perhaps they never forgave it for that.也许他们从来就原谅他们. More likely, however, a lack of image was to blame.更有可能,但缺乏形象是肇事者. Not even the most optimistic of Ford dealers could pretend that this was any kind of Range Rover.即使最乐观的福特经销商可以假装这是什么样的路程. The sensible ones concentrated on its more hidden virtues; a rugged build, surprisingly good off road ability and a proven reliability record.它集中了理智更加隐蔽的美德;凹凸不平的身材,出乎意料的好越野能力和可靠性,证明了记录. These attributes make it a good prospect as a secondhand buy.这些特性使它作为一个好的前景购买二手. And despite the fact that relatively few were sold, prices are attractive on the used market.尽管售出较少,价格有吸引力的市场用.
HISTORY历史
The Maverick was introduced in June 1993 as a joint venture with Nissan.1993年6月推出的野牛作为合资尼桑. In fact, to be more accurate, Nissan did all the work and Ford put up the cash.事实上,能够更准确、福特、尼桑那样的各项工作提出了现金. The feel of the car was therefore, not surprisingly, very Japanese, it didn't help in this respect that most of the interior fittings came straight from a Nissan Primera.轿车的感觉,因此,不足为奇,非常日本人在这方面也没有帮助,因为大部分的室内装修开门见山从产Primera.
Right from the beginning, its identical twin, Nissan's Terrano II, outsold the Ford handsomely due to sharper pricing and a superior warranty.从一开始,它的孪生完全相同,尼桑的terrano二世百事可乐福特华丽由于定价和上级尖锐保修. Both cars shared the same engines - either a 122bhp 2.4-litre petrol unit or a noisy and sluggish 100bhp 2.7-litre turbo diesel.汽车共用同一引擎-无论是122bhp2.4公升汽油的单位或嘈杂、呆滞100bhp2.7公升柴油涡轮. There was the option of either three or five-door bodystyles and you could have either of two trim levels - base and GLX.可选择有三、五门,你可以要么bodystyles两个层次修剪基地、天然.
Two years later, in May 1995, the car came in for its first round of cosmetic prettying (a chrome bar was added to the front grille).两年后,1995年5月车出了第一轮的化妆prettying(铬加上去酒吧门前花砖). The base model was re-named the Aspen and received a canvas spare wheel cover, electric windows and powered/heated door mirrors.示范基地易名为阿斯收到帆布备用车轮和封面,电动窗、动力/热门镜. The GLX had new seat material, an engine immobiliser and a leather-covered steering wheel.有新的天然物质座位,发动机帕萨特、皮革复盖方向盘. A driver?s airbag was added to both in October 1995.司机?收盘气囊加两个1995年10月.
More significant improvements followed in June 1996 when the car was given a heavily chromed front end (supposed to engender 'an American look').更明显的改善之后,当1996年6月获得重铬车前端(理应产生的一个美国研究>). The 2.4-litre petrol engine was ecologically tweaked, while the 2.7TD got a welcome 25bhp power hike.2.4公升汽油发动机是生态一致,而欢迎有2.7td功率25bhp1.8%. The Maverick was gradually phased out of production during the first half of 1998 but there were a lot of cars in stock and you?ll find a few on 99S plates.野牛被逐渐被淘汰的生产,但在1998年上半年有大量汽车库存,而你呢?在当地找到几片99s.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
A decent family workhorse.象样的员工家属. The interior is just like that of any family hatchback.内政部说,就像任何家庭hatchback. The trim quality is well up to standard and everything falls to hand easily.浪质量达到标准,一切都以手容易跌倒. All the major bits and pieces of equipment are in evidence.所有主要设备均星星点点证据. On a GLS for example, you'll find alloy wheels, central locking, a powered sunroof, fog lamps, headlamp washers, electric front windows and heated mirrors.比如在谈GIS歌坛合金车轮锁紧环,动力天窗,雾灯,前照灯洗衣机、电动窗、加热镜子前面.
Having said all that, there?s little of the class you?d expect in an up-market family saloon.尽管如此,有吗?少了你的阶级吗?预计在四高档家庭房. Hard plastic is everywhere.到处是硬塑料. Still, it's practical.还有,它的实用性. So is the reliability; Mavericks have a reputation for failing to break down ?这样的可靠性;小牛都未能打破了名声? something many Vauxhall Frontera owners would kill for.路上有不少业主将边疆杀人.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Broadly, the turbo diesel models are worth about £500 more than their petrol counterparts.大致上来说,新型号的柴油涡轮价值约500英镑以上的汽油. The earliest 1993 L-reg base 3-door models start at around £2,800 (or £3,200 for the GLX).1993最早左旋改变生产基地3门型号2800英镑左右开始(或3200英镑为天然). Add a premium of around £400 if you want a five rather than a three-door.加上地价约400英镑,如果你想要五个而非三个门.
For one of the 1995 first facelift cars (recognisable by the single chrome strip across the front grille), you'll pay from around £4,100.其中1995年首次改版车(由单一辨认铬带钢全国阵线门锁)您付出4100英镑左右. Second facelift cars (with the fully chromed grille) from June 1996 onwards start from about £5,700.第二整容车(铬格栅与充分)从1996年6月起开始从约5700英镑.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
As with any used 4x4, check for signs of heavy off-road use.正如任何使用4-4、支票迹象重型越野使用. Few Mavericks will have done any more than mount a grass verge but you can never be too careful.小牛将做数超过任何一个草摩濒临但你不能太认真. Oil leaks and worn rear shock absorbers have been known.石油泄漏、避震已破旧后方知.
Apparently, some TDs suffered from a vibration in the gearbox area which required a special clutch assembly.显然,一些遭受了振动在策略方面,需要特别变速箱离合器组装. If you sense this to be a problem on the test drive, find out if it has been done.如果你这是一个问题意识的驱动测试,看看它已经进行. And on the subject of turbo diesels, try and stretch to the post-1996 car if you can.主题及柴油涡轮、舒展的尝试后车如果你能96. Otherwise, resign yourself to the slow lane.否则,自己辞职慢线.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on 1995 2.4) As you might expect from a Ford, parts are plentiful - but in the case of this model, they're not particularly cheap.(大约2.4基于1995)正如你可能期望从福特零部件很丰富,但在发生这种模式,他们并不特别便宜. A clutch assembly is around £215.离合器装配了约215英镑. Front brake pads are around £55, a rear exhaust about £55, a catalyst about £760 and an alternator around £230.前刹车皮是55英镑左右,后方排气大约55英镑,促使英镑约760英镑左右,发电机230. A headlamp is about £80.大约80英镑的前照灯.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
"It doesn't sway about like most 4x4s and holds the road better. What's more, you can drive it like a car, even when towing a two-tonne trailer. The Maverick is quieter and much more refined than most of its contemporaries. As already mentioned, the original 2.7TD engine is rather slow but that apart, the Maverick is reasonably driver-friendly."它不象大多数四轮驱动车,并持有约荡荡马路好.何况你可以驾驶它犹如汽车、即使拖了两吨挂车.野牛的宁静和更加精细,是不是大部分的争.如前所述原来2.7td引擎是相当慢但除此之外,野牛合理司机友善.
Though the car is obviously not designed as an out-and-out mud-plugger, it's quite competent enough off road to stay with its illustrious rivals over any ploughed field or icy slope.虽然轿车显然不是设计为一个地地道道的泥宣传员、的确很胜任越野以其杰出的对手留下任何领域或冰雪坡种田.
Beyond that, you?d have to concede best to the more accomplished (and expensive) off roaders in the class.除此之外,你呢?四要尽量多地完成让步(昂贵)产阶级的道路. Having said that, what?s the point in paying for all that extra mud-plugging ability if you?re not going to use it?尽管如此,什么?收盘点额外付出一切泥堵你的能力?再不会用?
What would be useful is the option to use 4WD over reasonably fast road use for peace of mind in slippery conditions.什么是有用的选择较合理使用四轮驱动的快速道路使用安心在湿滑的条件. Still, there is a limited slip differential to keep the wheels from spinning too much.但是,有一个有限微分保持车轮从滑动纺太多.
Once you?re on the dirt, you can reach for the second gearshift lever to bring full-time 4WD into play.一旦你?再就脏,你能为第二次到达变速杠杆带来全职四轮驱动发挥. At that point, you must choose between high and low ratios depending on the conditions and suddenly, particularly in turbo diesel form, the impressive low down pulling power of the engine comes into its own.此时此刻,你必须选择比例高低取决于条件顿时尤其柴油涡轮形式,低下来可观的拉动力引擎投入自己.
OVERALL 总体
The Maverick makes far more sense secondhand than it ever did new.远的野牛使得它比以往更感二手新. A reasonably priced one is well worth having.价格合理,是一个值得一经.
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