roadkill Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Now that i have got rid of my ford ranger i would like a smaller 4x4 that i can use for lamping and to run the kids about in. any help or suggestions of nice little 4x4 that i can get? cheers jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Jimny,Terios,Grand Vitara, depends how small really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 the ford ranger was a greedy sod on fuel so want something better on fuel as use it every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hastings1052 Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Jimny,great little things,very agile off road and look very purposeful with some decent tyres on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 loved mine when I had it,put a set of AT's on and it they will cope with most stuff.Ive also had a full modded one but insurance is a pain,plus it's a bit OTT unless your greenlaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Although the little Jimny is fantastic off road the fuel consumption isn't that much better than the ranger from what i am told. I am currently running a Skoda octavia scout which has great mpg but lacks ground clearance in my opinion. If i was looking to change i would consider the Dacia range of 4x4 great mpg and brilliant off road/ reliability going by what a friend is getting from one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Although the little Jimny is fantastic off road the fuel consumption isn't that much better than the ranger from what i am told. I am currently running a Skoda octavia scout which has great mpg but lacks ground clearance in my opinion. If i was looking to change i would consider the Dacia range of 4x4 great mpg and brilliant off road/ reliability going by what a friend is getting from one. I've heard great things about the Dacia's wouldn't mind drive of one.They are basic uncomplicated just how a work horse 4X4 should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I've heard great things about the Dacia's wouldn't mind drive of one.They are basic uncomplicated just how a work horse 4X4 should be. Absolutely, how times change though, people would have laughed at Dacia 20 years ago, just like Skoda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 hello, on my 2nd terios, good mileage and not to bad over land, top gear rated very good, 40 ish per gallon, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 If all that you are wanting it for is to go across flattish fields you would be hard pushed to beat Nissan X-Trail diesel my 2003 one was very good on fuel and never got stuck in the mud and that was with just road tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 If all that you are wanting it for is to go across flattish fields you would be hard pushed to beat Nissan X-Trail diesel my 2003 one was very good on fuel and never got stuck in the mud and that was with just road tyres. And the gurt big 'ole in the roof is handy if you know where the rabbit/fox are going to show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Jimmy's only return 30mpg, less on the motorway. Skoda yeti 4x4 are good on fuel and very capable off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 It all really depends on how much money you have to spend the Nissan X-Trail is good if you have say 2-3-4k to spend if you have 10k plus the Skoda is a good potion even a later Rover freelander but it all comes down to the size of your pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 How about a skoda yeti ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 35/36MPG here in our Jimny and its done 110k ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 My Jimny automatic got 24mpg and cost £400 to tax.2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I think when your looking for a 4x4 as a shooting vehicle then MPG needs to be forgotten about as you just limit your choice.When I ran my shooting buses,Grand Vitara and then 2x Jimnys their capability and the low running costs plus reliability made it worth it.I didn't pay much attention to fuel, as it is what it is with 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 If that was the case we would all have Hummers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I think when your looking for a 4x4 as a shooting vehicle then MPG needs to be forgotten about as you just limit your choice.When I ran my shooting buses,Grand Vitara and then 2x Jimnys their capability and the low running costs plus reliability made it worth it.I didn't pay much attention to fuel, as it is what it is with 4x4. I agree with this. If I looked at the mpg in mine compared to my other car, I'd probably walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) I always prefer a shooting bus as just a shooting bus.Your then not bothered about scratching it or dinting it.My 1st bus Grand Vitara didn't even have carpets and I used to keep a hammer in the back to bash out the dints.Even had to leave it one night and go back with a chain saw as it got wedged between 2 trees (dont ask )When I had my 1st Jimny (full modified) that was the same.However my last Jimny was mint and i became causious and always wanted to keep it clean to the point where I wouldn't take it certain places.So with this in mind if I got back into shooting I would look for a 2k motor where it wouldn't bother me if it got bashed. Edited May 22, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I think when your looking for a 4x4 as a shooting vehicle then MPG needs to be forgotten about as you just limit your choice.When I ran my shooting buses,Grand Vitara and then 2x Jimnys their capability and the low running costs plus reliability made it worth it.I didn't pay much attention to fuel, as it is what it is with 4x4. That might be the case if you live 5 minutes down the road from most of your shooting, also if you have a lot of ground to cover a 100 or 200 mile recon looking for pigeons can work out expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) I recently swapped my Galaxy cab for a green X-trail with 213K miles and a few dinks and scratches in the bodywork but with no more room in the service book for main dealer stamps. I've changed pads and tidied up a few spots beneath that weren't undersealed and aint fussy about the dinks - in fact the green is not far off olive so I might just flat it all down to a nice near nato green matt. I've already hand painted the wheels black. Edited May 22, 2017 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Little Jimny's take some beating. I've had landrovers, hilux's, landcruisers, isuzu's, shoguns, l200's, discovery's and i'd still rather have the jimny, point it and it go's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) i use my shogun pinin for almost everything now iv sold my l200, with a set of g/grabber a/t's and its proper hi/low/diff lock box the little pinin does just about everything the l200 could do but does it owing me next to nothing and it doesnt matter if it collects a dent or two along the way and averaging 30mpg !! i bought if about 3 years ago for £250 (iirc) and in all that time its only asked for a set of discs/pads, a timing belt and general servicing and recently a little bit of welding - cant fault that Edited May 22, 2017 by 69chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 One of our members has a Pinin and is constantly getting stuck. It has only minimal ground clearance and mixed with his enthusiasm he has wrecked it in two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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