2nd best riding 4x4?
Discussion
My Dad is looking at chopping in his Merc C class estate as my Mum reckons it hurts her back on long runs and it is too low to get in and out of easily. They both like the ride quality in my Range Rover but I think the running costs will be too much for them.
So, here is the question - can the PH sages suggest something that rides nearly as well as the RR and is also quite tall but is less thirsty/costly to maintain?
Cheers all.
So, here is the question - can the PH sages suggest something that rides nearly as well as the RR and is also quite tall but is less thirsty/costly to maintain?
Cheers all.
*Al* said:
Disco 3 is a nice ride.
+1We have two of them; they ride very well and should be much cheaper to keep on the road than a RR for maintenance costs. My dad's manual one averages around 26-28mpg or 31mpg on a long run, the auto gets a bit less.
Also, they have the air suspension which can be lowered and locked to access height for getting in and out of if your mum is worried about the height.
cptsideways said:
Legacy Outback, the best riding of all 4wd's by far
It's what I would buy, but the OP states they have trouble comfortably getting in and out of a Merc C Class. I don't think the Outback would be much higher, so may not cover this.(My Dad is similar, he needs either a Soft-Roader or a small MPV to be able to get in and out easily, and appreciates the higher driving position offered by both.
spikety said:
Thanks all.
The Disco seems to be a strong contender, I wouldn't have thought of the RX or Murano so will look into those.
CVT on the Murano would put me off...
Have a look at Jeeps. They all use unibody construction and originally set new standards in ride and handling.The Disco seems to be a strong contender, I wouldn't have thought of the RX or Murano so will look into those.
CVT on the Murano would put me off...
Still good today, still a proper 4x4 too and cheaper than a LR to run.
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