stuart21 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hi, I may have to sell my Disco 3 pending a house move, so will need something quite big, for not a lot of money. I need something that is around the £2000 mark and will be okay for 3 months worth of use. I have 3 dogs, so I need something with a big boot and that is comfortable and reliable for about 1,000 miles per month. I will replace it in the new year with a newer car, so just need something temporary. I have been looking on autotrader and wanted to see your views on the following - 2000 Discovery 2001 Mercedes e class estate 2000 Shogun sport 2002 Volvo V70 2003 Saab 95 All are round the 100k miles and all are around the budget. I don't need a 4x4 but I really like them. I'm tempted by an older discovery, but I'm sure that would be a bit risky. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 What about a Mondeo estate or a VW passat estate, both will be cheaper should you need a repair than your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart21 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I don't think they will be big enough as I will need to do an 800 mile trip with 3 dogs and a lot of luggage.. Also, I don't find the Mondeo particularly comfortable to drive. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I don't think they will be big enough as I will need to do an 800 mile trip with 3 dogs and a lot of luggage.. Also, I don't find the Mondeo particularly comfortable to drive. Thanks The volvo v70 is no bigger than the mondeo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Vectra estate its huge and the 1.9cdti good on fuel, but why sell a car to buy a car to sell it in 3 months and buy another..... http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/for-sale/search/vauxhall/vectra/estate-2005/usedcfs-469444535069371/ Edited August 25, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 How about a Nissan terrano? Should be able to get a fairly late one with around 2k. Had mine for about 3 years and can't really fault it for what I use it for, which is dog carrier/trailer puller/field use and general road work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart21 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Terrano sounds good, I'll take a look. Ideally I can sell it for what I bought it for a few months later. I will need the short term cash, that is why I will need to sell the disco. In the new year my bonus will kick in, so I can buy the car I want then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 BMW 5 series touring. Massive boot, all the toys and really comfy. You could pick up a nice example with that budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Citroen C5 estate , loads of xtras , bomb proof HDI engine and huge , can be found as cheap as chips too . My uncle has run one for the last 10 years , with no major problems at all. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-CITROEN-C5-2-2-HDi-Exclusive-SE-5dr-/251581651551?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a936f5a5f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arley Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Disco td5. Had one for 10 years. Traded last year for a Disco 3. Wished I hadnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 A nice old shogun LWB mines great or the merc e class although Ive never owned one they do look the business both cost a lot to run ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 2.2 Frontera - for that money - less than 100k with service history. Owned one years ago - far better than the Disco it replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Passat, superb and very roomy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Jeep Grand Cherokee fantastic value for money electric everything. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R3.TR11.TRC1.A0.H1.Xjeep&_nkw=jeep+grand+cherokee&_sacat=0 Edited August 25, 2014 by four-wheel-drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyChris Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Mitsubishi shogun for me too. I have an L200 which is perfect for shoving wet Spaniels in the back and keeping the front cab area nice and clean with no smell of wet dog! Not sure you could get an L200 for your budget but the shogun is a great car as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 How about a Nissan terrano? Should be able to get a fairly late one with around 2k. Had mine for about 3 years and can't really fault it for what I use it for, which is dog carrier/trailer puller/field use and general road work. I agree but I don't think they have a right lot of luggage space, I know for a fact that most ordinary estate cars (Astra for example) have more luggage space. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking them as I think they are great, I have had a few and still have one now. I also have an X-trail which really is enormous inside. Fits the bill better for the OP in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Vectra estate have a massive boot,saab 95 are basically vauxhalls but smaller the 2.3lpt will return 40mpg on a run with a steady foot. Skoda octavia estate if you can find a none taxi one good solid cars,Peugeot 406. Got a 300tdi disco as a daily driver,took me a good few months and some blood sweet and tears to get it nearly mechanically perfect,does 24-28 mpg but will run of a 75% cooking oil £0.74Lto diesel mix,ps it does stink a bit tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Passat, superb and very roomy Skoda Octavia estate, the same as above, but cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Mitsubishi shogun for me too. I have an L200 which is perfect for shoving wet Spaniels in the back and keeping the front cab area nice and clean with no smell of wet dog! Not sure you could get an L200 for your budget but the shogun is a great car as well.Shogun sport perhaps (l200 with estate car body but not cheap to run!) the vectors is boring but huge load space 2 up, not got the kudos of the passant or eclass but for same money you will get a 5 year old car than a 15 year old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Older shape LWB Shogun (Pajero). THe older ones are great bits of kit. Wouldn't buy a cheap 4m41 engined one (The newer shape) - more expensive parts. The older paj's have plenty of cheap bits around and are good old workhorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 audi allroad.. possibly the best 4x4 system in the world, plenty of room and its like driving an armchair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Will you get a good one for £2k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Depends where you look and what engine your happy to have... a high mileage diesel should be within your budget which will be fine as long as its got good history... and if you fancy something a bit quicker, a 2.7 turbo. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Will you get a good one for £2k? No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 One advertised on here might be worth an enquiry - 52 reg Grand Cherokee 2.7crd. £1700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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