4X4 for £3000.

[Mr.Nobody]

I’ve recently gone self employed I’m looking for a 4x4 for around £3000. Any suggestions?

[sparkythecat]

What are you wanting to do with it?
Unless you want to tow heavy trailers or do extreme off road challenges, a Toyota RAV4 should do the job at that budget.

[Mr.Nobody]

sparkythecat said:

What are you wanting to do with it?
Unless you want to tow heavy trailers or do extreme off road challenges, a Toyota RAV4 should do the job at that budget.

It’s mainly got to carry tools and some ladders.

[Audis5b9]

Honda CRV mk2

[journeymanpro]

Yeti

[Bill]

journeymanpro said:

Yeti

This. Cracking cars.

[swanseaboydan]

I use an old Volvo xc90 for light building work- amazing car. Rear seats fold fully flat too so great for sliding large things in the back. May be a bit on the big side if you don’t need much loading area but I love mine.

[paul_c123]

Sounds like you need a small van or estate car. Why 4x4?

[swanseaboydan]

Vans seem to attract thieves - a 4x4 with blacked out rear windows less so - plus easier to get into the tip without a permit.

Edited by swanseaboydan on Tuesday 24th June 21:18

[Mr.Nobody]

paul_c123 said:

Sounds like you need a small van or estate car. Why 4x4?

Vans just get broken into. Plus I’m not carrying a huge amount for the field of work I’m in.

[Huzzah]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertisin...

Cheap and basic.

[cliffords]

Audis5b9 said:

Honda CRV mk2

I think this is the correct answer.

[macron]

Yep, £3k is CRV territory

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025042817...

Or maybe a RAV4. Boot opens sideways which has pros and cons.

[Terzo123]

Jeep Grand Cherokee?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025031702...

[sparkythecat]

macron said:

Yep, £3k is CRV territory

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025042817...

Or maybe a RAV4. Boot opens sideways which has pros and cons.

As he’s going to be carrying long ladders on the roof, the side opening rear door will be better.

[Mr.Nobody]

Some options:

Shogun:

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18662139

Pathfinder:

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18655901

XC90:

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18655852

[Mr.Nobody]

Some options:

Shogun:

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18662139

Pathfinder:

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18655901

XC90:

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18655852

[Davie]

"4x4" as in more towards the Land Rover Defender end of the scale or "4x4" as in an Octavia Scout?

[sunnyb13]

Probsbly get a Range Rover for that

[Mr.Nobody]

sunnyb13 said:

Probsbly get a Range Rover for that

Not a very good one. I need something that will work.