Rodeo & 4L questions

[Mike313]

Hi,
New member here. I'm not a mechanic hence the following questions. I'm now based in France near Montpellier for the next year and will be looking around soon for a car. I've always liked the 4L and there are a few on the market (I expect there will be more after the '4L RAID' event is over. I have two main questions:
1. Assuming a get a decent 4L how reliable are they and how easy is it to do the basic maintenance oneself?
2. I have seen also a Rodeo for sale (only seen photo so far but the body looks in reasonable-to-good condition and it's being sold with a CT for under €2000). What are your thoughts on this car re. reliability and ease of basic maintenance for a novice?
Thanks in advance,
Mike.

 

[Mike313]

Sorry, meant to say its a 1982 Rodeo (so a '5'). Mike.

 

[jonigel]

Hello
Buy a 4L ,very reliable,cheap to run (40mpg)easy to service,plenty of spares,and go anywhere ,also becomming collectable,what more can i say!
Rodeo is same platform with plastic body,probably summer use only.

 

[Lobster]

Basic maintenance is very straightforward, arm yourself with a Haynes manual and you won't go far wrong.

 

[simonandjuliet]

4Ls in France

There is an excellent specialist just down the road from you in Narbonne. He can supply and/or do everything 4L. Search for RENOV4L - may also be able to supply a car - I use a 1978 F4 van everyday and can say they are practical, cheap and easy to maintain.