ME Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 What 4x4 would you use for going to the shops ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Any - but be sure to park with two wheels on the kerb and the steering on full lock to show off the knoblies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 as much as I like to flash my knoblies in public...I was thinking about the perfect school run / lamping truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 automatic landrover discovery...in silver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I use a Mercedes ML270 for the shop run, shoot bus etc, the beauty of a 4 x 4 is that you dont have to clean them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 depends on the budget - Porsche Cayenne Turbo S perhaps? i'll have to live with my S-Reg Fronters SWB for now (not that i'm complaining 'cos i love it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 How rough does parking get in the shops? If it's a bit nasty, then get something that will really put the fear of god into the natives. One of those huge Nissan Patrols, or maybe a hilux with a flatbed and a .50 cal mount welded to the back. Make sure at least three panels are dented too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I know they are a bit ***** for the essex crew but a pickup does make the best lamping vehicle. We have 2 seats on a pair of scaffold poles that you simply put in the pick up section and the lamper and shooter are well seated in comfort with the truck roof giving the perfect steady rest. None of this standing up out of sunroofs getting bashed about on bumps. So from that basis I'd say either a newer Navara Hilux or L200. My L200 drives far better than my old fourtrak, does 80mph or more when required and gives about 30mpg all I've changed is a set of knobblies and it's yet to be stopped even on pretty wet ground. The plus point is the missus doesn't mind driving it and actually prefers the greater visibility to her car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 i prefer an audi quattro, makes a good get away vehicle (or more up-todate, an RS4) :-) M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 You see the off topic section can easily be used for 4x4 discussions 4x4's driven by fat lazy people who can't park them is a particular favourite subject of mine. There was an X5 with blacked out glass parked diagonally across 2 disabled spaces at B&Q on Saturday - classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) You see the off topic section can easily be used for 4x4 discussions 4x4's driven by fat lazy people who can't park them is a particular favourite subject of mine. There was an X5 with blacked out glass parked diagonally across 2 disabled spaces at B&Q on Saturday - classic Sorry about that, but I don't like people parking too close in case they dent the side of the motor. Edited January 12, 2009 by Flashman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 LV, I use one of these for runs to the shops (I find the load space useful for stocking up on Ginsters and Haribo): http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=169215&x=7&f=227126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Sorry about that, but I don't like people parking too close in case they dent the side of the motor. Anyway, genuinely disabled people have wheelchairs, therefore the disabled bays should be at the far end of the car park because they don't have to walk, they simply coast on wheels into the store... They have to anyway as the disabled spaces are full of X5's and the like diven by women in tracksuits and big hoop earings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Doesn't Mrs Mungler drive an X5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Yes, but I don't think she shops at B&Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 [this doesn't count as a 4x4 thread BTW] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Shogun swb,which is used for exactly that.As we speak i am getting grief off the wife as it is covered in mud and a huge puddle i drove through has one of the mudflaps hanging at a dodgy angle.One carefull owner,its the other seven that didnt give a tosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 [this doesn't count as a 4x4 thread BTW] A thread entitled "What 4x4 would you use?" doesn't count? Unless I missed the point and we're actually discussing Ulrika Johnson's multiple sprog/daddy ratio, it does seem quite appropriate. To prove the point, I suggest a Landcruiser Amazon: easy to pack in city centre spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I mean LV isn't even slightly interested, he just wants the 4x4 thread count up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I mean LV isn't even slightly interested, he just wants the 4x4 thread count up I'm not so sure, it's been a couple of weeks since he last traded cars, so he's probably itchy to buy another one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I mean LV isn't even slightly interested, he just wants the 4x4 thread count up now thats just slanderous ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 LV, I use one of these for runs to the shops (I find the load space useful for stocking up on Ginsters and Haribo): http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=169215&x=7&f=227126 Would you recommend it for a trip to Greggs too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 [this doesn't count as a 4x4 thread BTW] Priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) i've found the perfect one for getting over the speedbumps at asda.. The International CXT Edited January 12, 2009 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Would you recommend it for a trip to Greggs too ? Absolutely: enough capacity for even your order at Greggs. It's surprisingly easy to park too: all the nearby buildings and stationary vehicles will move to accommodate you and your Tonka toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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