car suitble for road use AND a punishing lane...?
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sorry for a "what car" thread, i do try to aviod posting them but i am genuinly at a loss of what to chose or even take a look at!
Basic outline:
I do a 30mile work trip a day, i own a Monaro for fun and a defender for Farm use. Nither car is suitable for the commute. At the moment i own a Fiat stilo for work but after destroying it for the 2nd year in a row(according to my recent MOT) its in the dying days of my ownership. My work place, ater a 14mile drive of A roads, turns onto a mile-ish of appaling lane. pot holes, grass growing in the middle and random rocks newly placed daily!
My new car needs to have a high ride hight(similer to a Rover streetwise), it needs to do 40mpg+. it needs to be a decent shopping car for the OH(unlike my defender) and needs to be usable as a A-road slugger to. budget is tight at 3.5k. I dont want a Jimny or similer mini 4x4 esc car, id like a jacked up normal car or a car that can take a HUGE amounts of underbody punishment. any ideas?
many thanks.
Basic outline:
I do a 30mile work trip a day, i own a Monaro for fun and a defender for Farm use. Nither car is suitable for the commute. At the moment i own a Fiat stilo for work but after destroying it for the 2nd year in a row(according to my recent MOT) its in the dying days of my ownership. My work place, ater a 14mile drive of A roads, turns onto a mile-ish of appaling lane. pot holes, grass growing in the middle and random rocks newly placed daily!
My new car needs to have a high ride hight(similer to a Rover streetwise), it needs to do 40mpg+. it needs to be a decent shopping car for the OH(unlike my defender) and needs to be usable as a A-road slugger to. budget is tight at 3.5k. I dont want a Jimny or similer mini 4x4 esc car, id like a jacked up normal car or a car that can take a HUGE amounts of underbody punishment. any ideas?
many thanks.
I realise that this is slightly over budget, but not much - if you could find one slightly cheaper would it not do the trick?
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/3831735.htm
Darkwave Black 5 Door Hatchback
1242cc
2 Registered Keepers, Finished in Darkwave Black this Low Mileage Panda 4 x 4 is a very rare and unique car. The 1.2 engine is very economical as it can return up to 49mpg and it also comes with 4WD which is very unusual on a small car. It has a Full Service History with 5 Service Stamps, the FIAT Fitted Mats, CITY Mode and the Alloy Wheels all have Michelin Tyres. Other features include, Remote Central Locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Drivers Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Front Electric Windows, BLAUPUNKT CD Player, Trip Computer, Power Steering, ABS, Body Coloured Bumpers, Roof Rails and Front Fog Lights
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/3831735.htm
Description:
Darkwave Black 5 Door Hatchback
1242cc
2 Registered Keepers, Finished in Darkwave Black this Low Mileage Panda 4 x 4 is a very rare and unique car. The 1.2 engine is very economical as it can return up to 49mpg and it also comes with 4WD which is very unusual on a small car. It has a Full Service History with 5 Service Stamps, the FIAT Fitted Mats, CITY Mode and the Alloy Wheels all have Michelin Tyres. Other features include, Remote Central Locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Drivers Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Front Electric Windows, BLAUPUNKT CD Player, Trip Computer, Power Steering, ABS, Body Coloured Bumpers, Roof Rails and Front Fog Lights
S10 GTA said:
Isn't there an Volvo that is jacked up? Called a crossover or something?
Correction, Cross Countryhttp://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
kambites said:
The Legacy Outback is the usual answer to this question, I believe.
But you'll struggle to make 40mpg, mid 30s on a run no problem though. Forester also an option, bit more compact if you want a shorter car but not as nice inside.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3697761.htm
Edited by GravelBen on Wednesday 9th May 10:45
Oddball suggestion: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3783650.htm
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