quick reliability vote - big 4x4

[elliss]

BMW X5
VW Touareg
RRS
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
MERC M Class

2009 onwards. Avge mileage. Petrol or Diesel

Poll - which is the most reliable. Not so much for cost but for least time off the road i.e. if a fix is cheap but takes 2 weeks for parts etc = no good vs expensive but quick.

My research (just google) suggests the Touareg and RRS are the worst, with the JEEP being the most awkward.

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[ZX10R NIN]

with most of these things it's subjective all have faults & a potential for big bills just get the one that suits your needs & wants best, do your checks enjoy the car & when whichever SUV you choose throws up a four figure just accept it as par for the course.

[steve-5snwi]

i'd agree with the above, how about the Hyundai Santa Fe

[Big GT]

Had a 05 plate 3.0tDi Touareg for 4 years. No problems. As longs as propshaft bearing are changed < every 70K

[kurt535]

Just have a look on the news what 4X4's always have .50 cals strapped to; yup the Jap models. You can't beat them.

[caelite]

I would say the Jeep, the diesels are made by merc but it won't have the same amount of electronic tat that an M class would have.

My vote would go for something simpler, or something Japanese.

[55palfers]

Take a look at a Landcruiser - very reliable indeed.