J@mes Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 May look at changing cars this year, up to £10K and needs to be 4x4. will spend more time on the road as a daily driver than on the fields and tracks (so it needs to be comfortable), but it needs to be capable when required. so what have you got and why, and what would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 landcruiser amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 landcruiser amazon Toyota RAV4. The missus has had three now. They NEVER go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) landcruiser amazon Toyota RAV4. The missus has had three now. They NEVER go wrong. Unless the clutch goes and then its cheaper to throw them out. Should get yourself a nice nissan navara at that price. A proper car and a real 4x4 in one! Edited January 7, 2008 by markm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 landcruiser amazon Toyota RAV4. The missus has had three now. They NEVER go wrong. good little tools, but not all of them are 4 wheel drive, cant go wrong with anything jap really, shoguns are also very good, and drive real well on the road and have very impresive traction off road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 If you are looking for a proper 4x4 then look no further than the Disco . The higher spec models ,es ,or gs .are the ones to have .Very comfertable inside with all the toys that a man can wish to have in a car . Just sit in one and look around ,the disco has the best functional interior of any 4x4 . Ten grand will buy you a very nice td5 disco 2 . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 If you are looking for a proper 4x4 then look no further than the Disco . The higher spec models ,es ,or gs .are the ones to have .Very comfertable inside with all the toys that a man can wish to have in a car .Just sit in one and look around ,the disco has the best functional interior of any 4x4 . Ten grand will buy you a very nice td5 disco 2 . Harnser . Yes....and get yourself on a motor maintenance night class or AA cover with a Disco too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) If I had 10k I would have a landy 90/defender TD5 no question. As comfy 4x4's go have you considered a range rover? More leather than a herd of cows and more toys than Hamleys Have a look Edited January 7, 2008 by BSA Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 If I had 10k I would have a landy 90/defender TD5 no question. As comfy 4x4's go have you considered a range rover? More leather than a herd of cows and more toys than Hamleys I have a 54 plate Nissan Navarra loaded with extras that I could be tempted into parting with for serious offers pm to talk further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakker01 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 got to be a landy or G wagen... for that money, or a mitsi pajero, at half the cost & twice the car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Subaru Impreza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Subaru Impreza wouldnt want to downgrade from my evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBill Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 How serious is the off road? If mid range then I know good things about the Nissan X Trail- not bad off road, good fuel consumption on road. Severe off road Disco (not a very good rep for reliability in that price range) or Mitsubushi Pajero/Shogun. With the bigger ones bank on no more than 25-28 mpg in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Subaru Impreza wouldnt want to downgrade from my evo Or get stuck in a car that sounds like its running with a cylinder down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Toyota RAV4. The missus has had three now. They NEVER go wrong. So why has she had three?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Brand new Fiat panda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I asked exactly this question about a year ago, and bought myself a Td5 Disco. I use it off-road every day for work and for shooting (and do a lot of road miles), and it has never put a foot wrong whilst I've owned it. In fact it's perfect for the job. It's a great troop carrier, it's almost unbeatable off-road with the right tyres and it's reliable. Very reliable. So I'm with Harnser and Hewey and the other Disco drivers. With a Td5-Alive remap it's a very satisfying car to own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Some of you have been very helpful. some of you not so much Brand new Fiat panda I like the look of the Navara/ Warrior sort of vehicles, the width of the disco puts me off because of my driveway. wont be serious off roading, mainly just farm access/ track access i expect but obviously these can get cut up quite well in the winter! thanks for the suggestions, plenty to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 well i got a freelander td4,had it a year,been brill on and off road so far been out in snow ,mud hills and flat fields ,never got stuck yet,have at tyres ,did have a slight leak in back window ,but sorted now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBill Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 We've a fleet of Freelander TD4s at work- bad news, rear sub frames go, front suspension goes, over the last year we've spent £6k! on one of them that's only 3 1/2 years old. James takes a good look at the Nissan X Trail- well rated by the 4x4 mags. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I've got a short wheel base Isuzu Trooper thats done 146,000 miles. Had it for nearly 2 years and it's never missed a beat, ultra reliable on and off road. Most 4X4 with the right tires will get you most places for shooting down lanes etc. Even the guy who said the Fiat Panda has a point, shooting times loved it and the Suzuki Jimny. My mates got the Nissan Navara and said it's rubbish off road unless there's loads of weight in it. Me I'd get a Toyota Landcruiser if i had the money, seriously good and loaded with gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) Toyota RAV4. The missus has had three now. They NEVER go wrong. So why has she had three?!? Upgraded them everytime. I have had a L200 Animal (horrible), I have also had a Shogun (expensive to run). Edited January 7, 2008 by LV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Subaru Impreza wouldnt want to downgrade from my evo I'd say upgrade to an RS6, but you would'nt do it for 10K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayward Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 05/05 HONDA CRV 2.2 CTDI SPORT 4X4 FSH, HONDA WARRANTY £9,995.00 on your fave action site you cant go wrong !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 lol, doubt it would be any good off road, its nowhere near as uber-cool as the viper i had been looking at and neither of them are affordable after paying the ex-missus off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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