bigman Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Looking to upgrade the shooting/drive to work truck currently using vw caddy pickup but cab is just to small for me 6ft 7in and gear lol looking at lashing out around £5000 thinking L200 / Hilux/Surf/disco or anything else i should be looking at, what would you spend on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philscreens Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Had my Navara for nearly 6 years never let me down once. Had to replace clutch think it cost just less than £700 apart from services thats it.Not that comfortable for rear passengers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ford rangers are meant to be ok,landrover freelander 5 dr tdi is more reliable than a disco and cheaper/newer for your budget and a kia sorento will beat them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ford f150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ford f150 Hmmm now your talking but for my budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logstove Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hilux would be my choice but you will pay a bit more for the Toyota badge - Navara engine problems well documented on the web, Ranger clutches and Mitsi gearbox/heads all also well documented, How much for the Caddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hilux would be my choice but you will pay a bit more for the Toyota badge - Navara engine problems well documented on the web, Ranger clutches and Mitsi gearbox/heads all also well documented, How much for the Caddy? thats already spoken for mate , cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logstove Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 You can get a lot of Surf for that money also a Landcruiser would be a good bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have just bought a 06 ranger drives fine and seems good on the fuel 30mpg.It certainly is not a landrover when it comes to going across the fields but alot more comfortable.I would stay well clear of the l200 had a 52 plate had to put new rear springs and engine in three years,never again and I am in the trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Disco !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 L200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ranger. Bit more agricultural than the navara and l200 but prob a bit more capable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just bought an 05 Ranger myself last week, not tried it out proper yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 youd get a lovely surf for that money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Jeep,I just love my grand cherokee .4.7l and 18 mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Truck? A DAF 105 XF. But not the new mega space. No contest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Disco !! +1 nice defender there londonluke a bit more than 5 grands worth though! Edited November 12, 2012 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 +1 nice defender there londonluke a bit more than 5 grands worth though! Yeah, might have read through that part! Friend of mine has just got his Disco back from Twisted and I am super jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 chelsea tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 chelsea tractor I'm not ashamed to say that it wouldnt stop me owning it. Though for my work I would need the back without windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 You can get a range rover p38 for that money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedwickedmotox Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Dont bother with any vehicle that bears the landrover badge, there plain ****. Im 6ft6" and im now on a new shape l200 club cab, i have had it chipped and its now 175bhp. Not done for performance more economy 31mpg average i do loads of offroading and road work with mudterrains on and the cab is real comfy unlike a window open knees touching your ears landrover,incidently rumour has it they were designed for borrowers! And before the landrover lovers start i have prob owned more and repaired more than many off you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 No arguments from me mate...i chuck money at my p38 but it is a lovely motor and was very cheap to buy...no one wants them lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedwickedmotox Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I know brother has one so far i have rebuilt fuel pump,fuel solenoid,radiator pas pump,steering box,air suspension comp rebuild,airbags,airbag sensors,elec window motor,sorted immob probs,various elec faults,gearbox issuse list is endless! The engines are good but only because its from a german manafacturer! Met a bloke yesterday after he saw my truck and commented on it being a lamping wagon he proudly prounced he had a p38 i sniggered and replied id never own another lr again! he said best thing ever way better than jap stuff i laughed asked him where it was he choked and said oh headgasket has gone! I laughed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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