I've decided to buy a Nissan Terrano with a £3000 budget. Don't want to start another "which 4X4" thread because I've trawled through all those on this forum and others. I'm happy that with a small budget the Terrano will be as good as anything and give me a good compromise between reliability, economy, capability and value for money.
Its a general shooting vehicle with the usual undemanding off-road use and a bit of on-road work including the odd trip up the motorway. Are there any particular models or years to avoid and any weaknesses to look out for, apart from the obvious with a cheaper S/H vehicle? Quite like the idea of a compact three door. They look a bit pokey in the back but I've seen worse. Anyone lived with a 3 door and how practical would it be for shooting which includes sika and fallow stalking, often with more than one carcase? Load carrying is more important than passenger carrying so is there really much advantage in a 7 seater over a 3 door?