SUV for long distance driving £10k
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Hi all,
Thought i'd tap in to the collective wisdom of PH.
I work a rural job which requires a good amount of driving per year (20,000 miles or so) and the ability to drive up forestry roads in any weather. This will be used 90% for work only, so all fuel will be paid for on a fuel card. We have an EV for all our daily motoring needs.
I am looking for a circa. £10,000 vehicle that will fit the below criteria:
- Reliable
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Comfy for long trips
- Reasonable off-road capability
My initial thoughts were a 2.2 Freelander or Disco Sport as I tend to see lots of those on my travels, however i'm nervous of the green oval!
Any recommendations very much appreciated!
Thought i'd tap in to the collective wisdom of PH.
I work a rural job which requires a good amount of driving per year (20,000 miles or so) and the ability to drive up forestry roads in any weather. This will be used 90% for work only, so all fuel will be paid for on a fuel card. We have an EV for all our daily motoring needs.
I am looking for a circa. £10,000 vehicle that will fit the below criteria:
- Reliable
- Automatic
- Diesel
- Comfy for long trips
- Reasonable off-road capability
My initial thoughts were a 2.2 Freelander or Disco Sport as I tend to see lots of those on my travels, however i'm nervous of the green oval!
Any recommendations very much appreciated!
I’d stay away from the Disco Sport Diesel. Unless you get an early one which was the 2.2 from the Freelander, it’ll be the 2.0 ingenium diesel. At your budget you’ll be getting one that’s done 80k+ which is right in the sweet spot for timing chain issues. They are a great car, we have one, but when they go wrong, they *really* go wrong.
As already posted, a previous gen RAV4 with with 2.2 diesel was a great car. Not a lot of frills but a good tool for the job.
Left field choice for me would be an XC60, or even a V70 XC. Great place to churn up 20k a year, if you get a 5 pot D5 it’ll go on forever.
As already posted, a previous gen RAV4 with with 2.2 diesel was a great car. Not a lot of frills but a good tool for the job.
Left field choice for me would be an XC60, or even a V70 XC. Great place to churn up 20k a year, if you get a 5 pot D5 it’ll go on forever.
stressd said:
But possibly not from that dealer.3.3/5 from 156 google reviews suggest a few unhappy punters.
I'd personally go with one of your original suggestions with a Discovery Sport 2.2, we had one and ticked all the boxes, I'm currently looking for a 2.2 Evoque to go alongside our EV as a 2nd car.
Obviously avoiding the Ingeniboom engine is key!
Good luck, a lot of them also come with that rare thing called a spare wheel, although it is a spacesaver....
Obviously avoiding the Ingeniboom engine is key!
Good luck, a lot of them also come with that rare thing called a spare wheel, although it is a spacesaver....
I'd avoid ageing Land Rover products if you value reliability while doing 20k miles a year. Complete PITA in my experience.
Lexus as described above or a petrol/hybrid Rav4 worth a look. Diesel rav4 sometimes has a few issues so probably worth avoiding.
Suzuki Vitara or even a Dacia Duster if you're happy with something smaller and a bit more basic.
Passat Alltrack or Skoda Octavia Scout if you want something more car like.
Lexus as described above or a petrol/hybrid Rav4 worth a look. Diesel rav4 sometimes has a few issues so probably worth avoiding.
Suzuki Vitara or even a Dacia Duster if you're happy with something smaller and a bit more basic.
Passat Alltrack or Skoda Octavia Scout if you want something more car like.
66HFM said:
I'd personally go with one of your original suggestions with a Discovery Sport 2.2, we had one and ticked all the boxes, I'm currently looking for a 2.2 Evoque to go alongside our EV as a 2nd car.
Obviously avoiding the Ingeniboom engine is key!
Good luck, a lot of them also come with that rare thing called a spare wheel, although it is a spacesaver....
Thanks - that's a useful consideration. A flat tyre in some of the places I end up would be a real pain!Obviously avoiding the Ingeniboom engine is key!
Good luck, a lot of them also come with that rare thing called a spare wheel, although it is a spacesaver....
Pickle_Rick said:
If reliability is your primary requirement, then lexus, Toyota, Honda.
Rx 450h would be my choice. Id want to avoid modern diesels at all costs.
Ignore mileage, engine and hybrid system should be good for 300,000+
Disagree modern diesels are good for exactly what the OP is looking for & they're reliable.Rx 450h would be my choice. Id want to avoid modern diesels at all costs.
Ignore mileage, engine and hybrid system should be good for 300,000+
Cayenne. {close thread}
I have two of them.
958 diesel, 8speed auto, 2011 year, 135k miles.
955 petrol, 6speed auto, 2006 year, 178k miles
The 958 regularly does the run to the family home in Perpignan, does high speed long distance touring in utter comfort. Plenty of power and torque, high 30 s mpg, sometimes nudging the 40 s.
Entertainment system can be aftermarket upgraded for Apple/Android CarPlay.
Is on 18 wheels with road biased all terrains, has hill descent control, centre diff lock and low first gear. Is good offroad but not quite as good as my 955.
The 955 is used for fun long distance trips, did Czech Republic last year via a snow covered Germany in utter safety and comfort. Regularly does west coast Scotland camping trips.
Not as good on fuel (mid 20 s mpg).
Comes under Porsches classic umbrella so has factory replacement CarPlay available.
Is on 18 wheels with full all terrain tyres, low range transfer box, centre diff lock, very good traction control - unstoppable offroad (for non extreme stuff).
Both have been very reliable with normal skill level DIY servicing and repair. Rated at 3.5t towing capacity. Both very comfy capable cars - I can highly recommend the Cayenne platform.
Diesel V6 958 are within your budget.
I have two of them.
958 diesel, 8speed auto, 2011 year, 135k miles.
955 petrol, 6speed auto, 2006 year, 178k miles
The 958 regularly does the run to the family home in Perpignan, does high speed long distance touring in utter comfort. Plenty of power and torque, high 30 s mpg, sometimes nudging the 40 s.
Entertainment system can be aftermarket upgraded for Apple/Android CarPlay.
Is on 18 wheels with road biased all terrains, has hill descent control, centre diff lock and low first gear. Is good offroad but not quite as good as my 955.
The 955 is used for fun long distance trips, did Czech Republic last year via a snow covered Germany in utter safety and comfort. Regularly does west coast Scotland camping trips.
Not as good on fuel (mid 20 s mpg).
Comes under Porsches classic umbrella so has factory replacement CarPlay available.
Is on 18 wheels with full all terrain tyres, low range transfer box, centre diff lock, very good traction control - unstoppable offroad (for non extreme stuff).
Both have been very reliable with normal skill level DIY servicing and repair. Rated at 3.5t towing capacity. Both very comfy capable cars - I can highly recommend the Cayenne platform.
Diesel V6 958 are within your budget.
Edited by RustyNissanPrairie on Sunday 19th April 05:45
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