High mileage Shogun?

[lee22sas]

Hi all, I'm looking at replacing my berlingo for work. I need some seats in addition to boot space for the child and Rhodesian Ridgeback.
I don't really want to sign up for a finance agreement as I already have a Skoda vrs on a pcp that the mrs uses to get to uni/hospital. I've checked out second hand vans and the prices seem ridiculous at the minute.

Ive been looking at Mitsubishi shoguns. seats, good load space and apparently reliable. Ive had a 2016 discovery landmark previously to the Skoda, however the wife is now a student nurse and funds won't allow. I also do a bit of shooting so might come in handy.

for my budget I've seen a 2010 shogun, high spec but with 192 k on the clock. its just under 6 grand.

does anyone have any experience with them? is it something I should be avoiding at that mileage?


Thanks in advance

[samoht]

I don't know whether you should be avoiding a high-mile Shogun, but assuming it's this one I would definitely suggest you google the dealership that's selling it before proceeding

If you're looking for van alternatives, by and large an MPV will be cheaper/newer and have more space than an SUV, but if you want an off roader then sure.

Edited by samoht on Monday 5th July 17:18

[Slow]

For 6 grand and wanting a large suv I would put money towards a Range Rover!

[lee22sas]

samoht said:

I don't know whether you should be avoiding a high-mile Shogun, but assuming it's this one I would definitely suggest you google the dealership that's selling it before proceeding

If you're looking for van alternatives, by and large an MPV will be cheaper/newer and have more space than an SUV, but if you want an off roader then sure.

Edited by samoht on Monday 5th July 17:18

that was it 😂

[sunbeam alpine]

I haven't looked at a Shogun for a few years now, but they used to have a habit of rusting badly at the back end. There used to be some panels inside the car at the back which you could remove quite easily to have a look at the inside of the wheel arches. They rot there from the inside out. I think they used some left-over steel from 1970's Alfasuds.

Mechanically they're very strong.

[MustangGT]

Try a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

[lee22sas]

samoht said:

I don't know whether you should be avoiding a high-mile Shogun, but assuming it's this one I would definitely suggest you google the dealership that's selling it before proceeding

If you're looking for van alternatives, by and large an MPV will be cheaper/newer and have more space than an SUV, but if you want an off roader then sure.

Edited by samoht on Monday 5th July 17:18

Thanks for the heads up, ill give that one a miss. I can do without the hassle with dreamer salesmen.. I've seen another in London, similar mileage. so the mileage wouldn't/shouldn't be an issue at this amount?

[lee22sas]

sunbeam alpine said:

I haven't looked at a Shogun for a few years now, but they used to have a habit of rusting badly at the back end. There used to be some panels inside the car at the back which you could remove quite easily to have a look at the inside of the wheel arches. They rot there from the inside out. I think they used some left-over steel from 1970's Alfasuds.

Mechanically they're very strong.

Cheers, its not that I specifically need one. I've looked at Discovery 4 again but the old reliability comes in. I thought that with blacked out windows I could make it look ok with some sign writing without making me look like I collect scrap metal for a living in it. looking to the future if I bought a caravan it would be a great tow car ( holidays only, not full time living) lol

[lee22sas]

Slow said:

For 6 grand and wanting a large suv I would put money towards a Range Rover!

totally get you but for 6k it'll be a dog.

[Slow]

lee22sas said:

Slow said:

For 6 grand and wanting a large suv I would put money towards a Range Rover!

totally get you but for 6k it'll be a dog.

Having 4 in the household and owned 8 with none costing over £5k I would disagree

Most recent is a 07 3.6 tdv8 on 150k with everything like cooled seats etc for £2950. Needed front suspension arms to solve a knock.

[Krikkit]

lee22sas said:

Slow said:

For 6 grand and wanting a large suv I would put money towards a Range Rover!

totally get you but for 6k it'll be a dog.

Not if you go petrol imho, e.g. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107024...

[lee22sas]

Slow said:

Having 4 in the household and owned 8 with none costing over £5k I would disagree

Most recent is a 07 3.6 tdv8 on 150k with everything like cooled seats etc for £2950. Needed front suspension arms to solve a knock.

fair enough, I do like them. ill have a gander at them

[anonymous-user]

What about a less high mileage but older landcruiser. They appear to be utterly indestructible.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234073280448?hash=item3...

[MDMA .]

I see you are in Lancashire. DJ Autos always get some nice import Shoguns in for sale. Might be worth a quick call. I'm in Wigan, but never personally seen his stock.

"Used Japanese Imports and Cars - DJ Autos LTD Wigan" https://djautoswigan.co.uk/used-cars-for-sale.php

[lee22sas]

CDB1983 said:

What about a less high mileage but older landcruiser. They appear to be utterly indestructible.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234073280448?hash=item3...

another option, cheers. I've been also looking at Audi all road a6 and Volvo v70 r design

[lee22sas]

MDMA . said:

I see you are in Lancashire. DJ Autos always get some nice import Shoguns in for sale. Might be worth a quick call. I'm in Wigan, but never personally seen his stock.

"Used Japanese Imports and Cars - DJ Autos LTD Wigan" https://djautoswigan.co.uk/used-cars-for-sale.php

cheers

[ZX10R NIN]

You can get a nice Grand Cherokee for that budget:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106244...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106083...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104171...

[anonymous-user]

lee22sas said:

Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Can be tricky to find the right car to transport Dragons.

Ive got a 2007 Grand Cherokee and I love it, cost 2800 IIRC a couple of years ago. It can hold a full size whiskey barrel with the rear seats still up.

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 5th July 18:11

[anonymous-user]

CDB1983 said:

What about a less high mileage but older landcruiser. They appear to be utterly indestructible.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234073280448?hash=item3...

They can rust horribly too.

[lee22sas]

JimSuperSix said:

Can be tricky to find the right car to transport Dragons.

I have her in the front of the berlingo but she's massive now, she's also petrified in the front. I was travelling down an a road recently and a pigeon was flying right in front on me. it was pandamonium. trying to bite it through the glass...plus its a struggle with my lad, dog and me in the front now I don't have use of my own car lol