Westley Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Honda CRV for me. I am on my third one now. Nissan XTrail was a previous car, but the CRV has a lot more boot space, and you can get a 32" barrelled gun across the boot. I have never had it stuck, having driven around many a Range Rover that was ! I get 30mpg around town, nearer 40mpg on a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 I had a Subaru Outback for the same reasons you mentioned. Lovely big boot and could easily handle light off-roading. I liked the car but it everything went wrong at the same time. Dpf, egr kept going. But the biggest problems where the fuel lines corroded leaking diesel. I would have another 4x4 estate car but not a Subaru. I like the Skoda superb which is a strong contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, joejoe said: I had a Subaru Outback for the same reasons you mentioned. Lovely big boot and could easily handle light off-roading. I liked the car but it everything went wrong at the same time. Dpf, egr kept going. But the biggest problems where the fuel lines corroded leaking diesel. And every bit of advice, here and elsewhere, will tell you to buy Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 5 hours ago, joejoe said: I had a Subaru Outback for the same reasons you mentioned. Lovely big boot and could easily handle light off-roading. I liked the car but it everything went wrong at the same time. Dpf, egr kept going. But the biggest problems where the fuel lines corroded leaking diesel. I would have another 4x4 estate car but not a Subaru. I like the Skoda superb which is a strong contender. Did you do a lot of short journeys in it? They will knacker any modern diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliedog Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Volvo XC70, capable all rounder if you must have an estate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Got an Audi A6 Allroad, 2013, cracking car, 3.0 v6 diesel, adjustable suspension is very useful for fields and roughish tracks, went to the borders in mine, @5 miles down rough tracks, through 2 burns, then parked on a bit of uneven ground, the suspension self levelled. Went for a stalk then slept in it overnight, next morning drove back, car was great didn't miss a beat. Smooth on the road and capable off it, just don't try doing serious off road stuff cause it isn't made to do it. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Weihrauch17 said: Did you do a lot of short journeys in it? They will knacker any modern diesel. I normally do about at least a 90 mile long round motorway trip ones a week plus a longer trip in the shooting season. But it was the Covid lockdown which made me cut my longer trips and it was just my short run to work. I have a Nissan diesel which is newer and it has never had an issue but no lockdowns, thankfully! I did consider getting the dpf removed but I was reluctant to do it. It was the leaking fuel and corrosion of the fuel lines and suspension parts which for a 12 year old car is pretty poor. The fuel lines leaked in multiple places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 Well a little update….I’m still none the wiser 🙂, thanks to everyone for their opinion, seems 4x4 estates are a viable option, must admit I do like the look of the Audi allroad. The Honda crv is front runner if I go down the SUV route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Forgot to mention , the A6 Allroad can tow up to 2.5 tonnes which is pretty useful and has a trailer setting on the adjustable suspension settings. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Had an A6 Allroad 3.0tdi for a couple of years. It’s a really good car in all kinds of circumstances. It will cruise all day on the autoroute and autobahn, once took it up to 140mph for ages in Germany and it was a doddle. Luggage capacity is huge and it will go off road surprisingly well if you’re careful. Find an Audi specialist for servicing and it’s a great package for shooting, fishing and carting the family around too. Swapped mine for a Disco 4 and was sad to see it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Skoda Octavia Scout estate 2.0TDI here. Not much offroading, but it's competent when needed, and that's on road tyres. Skoda garages are expensive, and Skoka were pretty **** about the whole emissions fixing scandal - so not sure I'd have another. But generally, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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