Mitsubishi Outlander / Hyundai ix35, what else?

[CS111]

Im looking to buy something 4wd, comfortable for a 10 mile commute on country roads, approx 15k to spend and as economical as possible , + 40mpg
Ive narrowed it down to the outlander or ix35 so far
Just driven the crv and wasnt overly impressed (could of been a bad one)
Freelander was v nice to drive and compossed on all roads, though seems to be hard to run?
any other suggestions

[ChiChoAndy]

The Hyundai's are pretty nice. Tuscon ond the Santa Fe. Grand Vitara/Vitara?

[insanojackson]

I doubt you will get an ix35 with 4wd for 15k even used, The 4x4 versions strat off at about 20k new and the 2wd about 16.5k

[sawman]

Forester?

I saw a diesel brand new one(poss pre registered) on the trader a few weeks ago for 18k

but you could probably get something a year or so old for budget, or get an older one and keep cash for the extra fuel you will use (although the dofferential between 40mpg and 30 mpg on a 100 miles per week commute will be negligible.

[Kiltox]

A 10 mile commute?

You sure the roads are bad enough to demand a 4x4 ?

[AnotherClarkey]

The Mitsubishi ASX is amazingly economical but 4WD drive ones are probably not in budget yet.

[PumpkinSteve]

RAV4?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

[Deva Link]

AnotherClarkey said:

The Mitsubishi ASX is amazingly economical but 4WD drive ones are probably not in budget yet.

I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but for a brand-new car it manages to look very old fashioned.

Mind you, so does the new X3 in some shots.

[anonymous-user]

Kiltox said:

A 10 mile commute?

You sure the roads are bad enough to demand a 4x4 ?

I would imagine he may not necessarily need the 4x4 ability, more the fact that some country roads can be pretty back breaking to drive down in a normal car.

I'm constantly wincing due to the rough roads and pot holes when I drive to my mother's house in my car. Having driven them in her Discovery I can tell you it is a lot more comfortable.

[paddyhasneeds]

CS111 said:

Im looking to buy something 4wd, comfortable for a 10 mile commute on country roads

You're fked if heebeegeetee ever spots this thread

[barky]

skoda octavia 4x4 2.0 tdi ... scout version if you want a more suv-alike look

[Disco You]

10 mile commute? Road bike.

Actually, if it's bad enough to need a 4x4, mountain bike.

[CS111]

Should have said 10 miles there 10 miles back 5-7 days a week
also soon to be school runs (so id look funny with 2 kids on a coupe of tandems) on the same roads and driving a 530d m sport i can tell you a hard suspension is back breaking compared to every other car i have driven out the same road. Ever small bump feels like ive hit a crater.
Also dont want to be stuck in the country with our ever worsening winters.

[loftylad]

CS111 said:

Ive narrowed it down to the outlander or ix35

The Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser are the same as the Outlander. Have you had a look at them ?

[CS111]

I used to work in a peugeot dealership and have a serious dislike to all cars french, though to be fair that was 10 years ago, unless they have improved since then
And really really hate their rattley interiors, then again my 530d isnt exactly rattle free to be honest.

[loftylad]

CS111 said:

I used to work in a peugeot dealership and have a serious dislike to all cars french, though to be fair that was 10 years ago, unless they have improved since then
And really really hate their rattley interiors, then again my 530d isnt exactly rattle free to be honest.

I tried all three when I bought ours. I was wanting an Outlander. At the time (early 2010) the french pair were head and shoulders above the Outlander interior wise. The Outlander also had the old rattly 2.0 Mitsi diesel unit as opposed to the 2.2 Hdi PSA lump that the french twins share.

The newest Outlander has just added the better interior (leather doorcards, colour DIS etc)

Honestly, I'd have a look at the 4007/C-Crosser if you're seriously in the market for an Outlander.

(I bought the Pug)

[poing]

CS111 said:

Should have said 10 miles there 10 miles back 5-7 days a week
also soon to be school runs (so id look funny with 2 kids on a coupe of tandems) on the same roads and driving a 530d m sport i can tell you a hard suspension is back breaking compared to every other car i have driven out the same road. Ever small bump feels like ive hit a crater.
Also dont want to be stuck in the country with our ever worsening winters.

Is 4wd an actual requirement then? Just thinking things like the Hyundai are cheaper to buy and run in 2wd flavour which might still suit your needs of being higher up and having a softer ride? If 2wd is an option then maybe a 2wd Ford Kuga would just be in budget, or a Nissan Quashkai - or however it's spelt!

Alternatively, if you do need 4wd then I've spent a good amount of time in a Nissan X-Trail and preferred it to the Freelander. You won't get a new X-trail but a 4wd version up to a year old should be within budget.