FalconFN Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) I'm looking for a cheap and cheerful (sub £2k) all rounder, ideally 4x4, that I can use as a run around, collect logs, go shooting and do the school run etc. The Subaru Forester seems to fit the bill but the mpg is dire, so are there any obvious alternatives? Otherwise I'll go for something dull like an astra estate...any ideas? Edited April 8, 2016 by FalconFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Rav4? The backs seat come out giving good load space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Rav4? The backs seat come out giving good load space. + 1 its a toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I hadn't considered the Rav4, they look pretty good all rounders. Can of worms time....how do they compare with a freelander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I hadn't considered the Rav4, they look pretty good all rounders. Can of worms time....how do they compare with a freelander? I've just sold a beauty RAV4 and I've had a Freelander you can tell the difference between the pair.toyota is like a car and the diesels are doing 40+ on a run I was getting 49-56mpg the Freelander nice motor 35-40 mpg but the little things keep going wrong on them and that's what costs you.but you either like Landrover or ya don't but the Toyota all the way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I've just sold a beauty RAV4 and I've had a Freelander you can tell the difference between the pair.toyota is like a car and the diesels are doing 40+ on a run I was getting 49-56mpg the Freelander nice motor 35-40 mpg but the little things keep going wrong on them and that's what costs you.but you either like Landrover or ya don't but the Toyota all the way for me. Was your freelander a pre TD4 model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 If you're looking at spending sub-£2k, then I'd say to go with a Forester. As you say, yes, the mpg is poor. But that fact makes them cheap and unpopular. So you get a hell of a lot of (very well-built) car for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Forester is still on the list, just not the turbo version, but rav4, crv and Frontera are there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Personally my money would be on the Subaru!! I know even the non turbos are thirsty but offset that against the build quality and its horses for courses!!! Outbacks can be found at very reasonable prices too, they have the higher ground clearance than the legacy! Another option would be an Impreza wagon again fantastic car and great fun to drive in the turbo version!!!!!!!! I had to get rid of mine, sadly it was just that slightly too small with 4 dogs and children!!! I bought it with 130k on the clock, and I don't hang around in them, all I had to replace was consumables. One of the few cars I have owned I would without a doubt buy again, well that and my old calibra but that's a whole different story!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 How many miles do you do? Difference of say 10mpg's may not be a lot of cash if its the motor you want. Toyota anything takes a lot of beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I do a lot of miles in our main car (20k +) but this one will do around 8-10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 With that kind of mileage I wouldn't get hung up on mpg, you will pay more initially for an economical car anyway!! Anything well looked after and jap and you are on a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzyvilla Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I bought an early 2000s petrol Rav4 for the missus, just over £2000 with 70000 miles on the clock in November. It returns 30-32 mpg (town and b-roads), is really comfortable, quiet, and spacious. Had no problems so far apart from an abs sensor which was fixed under warranty. My dad swears by Subarus however, having owned Forresters, Imprezas and Legacies in the past. All can be picked up cheaply, rarely go wrong and are superb in the mud and ice. Horses for courses, but he is looking at a brand new Rav4 next, so make of that what you will.... Good luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Was your freelander a pre TD4 model? The rover diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Cr-v, they are giving them away, I got a 2003 petrol 56k for £1000, even has a cool box on the dash for a can of juice! And the boot floor is a camping table lol I've been in and out the mud pretty good with it! Loads of room, if you stand back and look at them they are just like a van with Windows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant59 Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 The Mazda Escape version of the ford Maverick in 2l petrol. Drives like a car, 4wd, good clearance and plenty of room inside and you can get a really good one for less than £1500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITCHF Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 The Mazda Escape version of the ford Maverick in 2l petrol. Drives like a car, 4wd, good clearance and plenty of room inside and you can get a really good one for less than £1500 Mazda/Ford Maverick 2.0 Zetec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footu Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 My wife has a rav and can no longer drive it. I'm holding out as I want it for my spare for shooting etc, if it has to go I'll be miffed. Lovely to drive on roads but I'm not sure about its off road ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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