Steve72 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Have been set on buying a discovery for ages now, but an acquaintance has just bought a Subaru forester and its got me thinking. It' will be an every day motor and my shooting wagon I do about 10,000 miles a year so don't want anything to hardcore...... What else out there could be worth considering within my budget.. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hilux if you can get one at thr right price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Landcruiser, early petrol Porsche Cayenne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 The new shape l200 would fit as would the ranger and you would get a decent example of either. If you only need a soft off reader then the x trail is worth a look. What you need to decide is what economy you are happy with, unless you can get a diesel the Subaru can use the same as a pickup. Landrovers have a look but you don't get much for your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 The Discovery will do everything you want comfortably! I do just a little more miles than you, owned mine for almost a year and don't regret buying it at all. If you do consider one, get yourself on a decent forum and know the 'do's and don'ts' when buying one. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Late Nissan Terrano on a 05/06 plate, and have plenty of change. The late ones are fantastically equipped and is a great all round 4X4, with decent tyres and the selectable 4WD high/low box will go pretty much anywhere whilst also being good on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hilux. I always wanted a defender until I drove one the other day. Toyota is the way forward its a shame we can't get the landcruser that they have in oz now that's a proper 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Mitsubushi Shogun 3.2 Warrior would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Diesel l200 for my choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 The forester is surprisingly capable as far as traction goes its better than the usual pick-up suspects, it suffers from clearance issues that is all. They are literally capable of space ship mileages and have far better handling on slick or ice covered roads than any high centre of gravity 4x4. At 10,000 pa I shouldn't worry unduly about economy as the far lower initial purchase prices of a heavy drinker will off set quite a lot of fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve72 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks all for replays given me some food for thought. It won't be used for heavy off road just access to fields on farm tracks ... And a diesel is my pref purely because I prefer to drive diesels. Again cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Your not going to get a newish hilux for £5-6000 i went for the Isuzu D max very good mpg but one thing with any pick up is the insurance commercial vehicles I also have a Discovery very comfortable to drive when i sell the discovery im going for a Pinin or Vitara for lamping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve72 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Your not going to get a newish hilux for £5-6000 i went for the Isuzu D max very good mpg but one thing with any pick up is the insurance commercial vehicles I also have a Discovery very comfortable to drive when i sell the discovery im going for a Pinin or Vitara for lamping just looked at the pinin another I haven't considered.... What great motors 55 , 56 5doors with full history under 60,000 miles lots for well under £4000. Thanks for suggestion. Why so much cheaper than all other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Do the pinin have low range box ?? looking about soon but i want 4x4 with low range after my disco went to scrap heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve72 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Do the pinin have low range box ?? looking about soon but i want 4x4 with low range after my disco went to scrap heaven yes believe they do .... Also say its the most capable off road of the small 4x4's .. Not reported to be to refined on the road though . I think I may have a punt in one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) have read its only the 2.0L GDi that has low range not sure if thats true but sure someone will confirm Edited February 19, 2013 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hilux if you can get one at thr right price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 686 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 As it says in sporting gun ( march ) issue. When it comes to Landrovers / 4x4 I'm afraid the simple fact is that a gentleman would not care to be seen in anything else. It's not because they are better than shoguns or whatever - although we Landrover owners know in our hearts that they are. That's just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 As it says in sporting gun ( march ) issue. When it comes to Landrovers / 4x4 I'm afraid the simple fact is that a gentleman would not care to be seen in anything else. It's not because they are better than shoguns or whatever - although we Landrover owners know in our hearts that they are. That's just the way it is. That's the thing in a different publication (the field) they thought new landies, discos and range rovers were a bit chavy especially in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 old style patrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmar fudd Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 another vote for l200 in diesel fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 old style patrol Stunning motors! Outlander http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201212214695684/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/6000/price-from/500/fuel-type/diesel/model/outlander/make/mitsubishi/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/ta36dx/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p CR-V and Rav4 if you can find one in budget.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Stunning motors! Outlander http://www.autotrade...age/1?logcode=p CR-V and Rav4 if you can find one in budget.... That aint no patrol thats just gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I was admiring a very tidy SWB the other day those high top LWB things just make me think of Australians ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_evil Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I like the Nordic version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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