What is the right image for a business vehicle?
Discussion
Ardennes92 said:
Is the OP looking for something new and/or official UK, as the fj hasn’t been on sale since 2014 and would have to be an import anyway.
I’d stick with LR, although wait on a new defender might be awhile
Bit of a non-factor really, JDM import toyota parts are widely avilable and dead easy to get through the UK dealer network, I order plenty and my imported Toyota is knocking on 20 years old.I’d stick with LR, although wait on a new defender might be awhile
The Surveyor said:
Surely the answer is a Volvo.
Has enough prestige without being perceived as extravagant. Look at the XC60 / XC90.
I was struggling to answer the question, but I think this may be a good shout. Has enough prestige without being perceived as extravagant. Look at the XC60 / XC90.
I turned up to a farm this morning and he took the mickey out of my Disco Sport - he drives Defenders and VW T5s. But then he said about another broker turning up in an '02 Focus and how that didn't look very impressive. So there's no winning!
Agreed on all points OP - the Land Rover product is just the right image, but having got through 2 DPFs in 12 months I'll not be going back for another. Touch wood, it's been flawless otherwise though.
Interesting to hear thoughts about Porsche.
Once upon a time the answer would have been an Isuzu Trooper. Tough, capable, unpretentious.
I think the nearest thing on offer now is the Land Cruiser Utility Commercial:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/land-cruiser/com...
Does anyone else still make a full sized, utilitarian 4x4 that isn't a pickup truck? All the big SUVs have become very expensive and gaudy, and are either too posh or too flimsy (or both) to be used as a workhorse.
I think the nearest thing on offer now is the Land Cruiser Utility Commercial:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/land-cruiser/com...
Does anyone else still make a full sized, utilitarian 4x4 that isn't a pickup truck? All the big SUVs have become very expensive and gaudy, and are either too posh or too flimsy (or both) to be used as a workhorse.
Jonny_ said:
Once upon a time the answer would have been an Isuzu Trooper. Tough, capable, unpretentious.
I think the nearest thing on offer now is the Land Cruiser Utility Commercial:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/land-cruiser/com...
Does anyone else still make a full sized, utilitarian 4x4 that isn't a pickup truck? All the big SUVs have become very expensive and gaudy, and are either too posh or too flimsy (or both) to be used as a workhorse.
The demand for that type of vehicle is obviously not there anymore. Vans and pick up trucks do the job now.I think the nearest thing on offer now is the Land Cruiser Utility Commercial:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/land-cruiser/com...
Does anyone else still make a full sized, utilitarian 4x4 that isn't a pickup truck? All the big SUVs have become very expensive and gaudy, and are either too posh or too flimsy (or both) to be used as a workhorse.
DoubleD said:
Jonny_ said:
Once upon a time the answer would have been an Isuzu Trooper. Tough, capable, unpretentious.
I think the nearest thing on offer now is the Land Cruiser Utility Commercial:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/land-cruiser/com...
Does anyone else still make a full sized, utilitarian 4x4 that isn't a pickup truck? All the big SUVs have become very expensive and gaudy, and are either too posh or too flimsy (or both) to be used as a workhorse.
The demand for that type of vehicle is obviously not there anymore. Vans and pick up trucks do the job now.I think the nearest thing on offer now is the Land Cruiser Utility Commercial:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/land-cruiser/com...
Does anyone else still make a full sized, utilitarian 4x4 that isn't a pickup truck? All the big SUVs have become very expensive and gaudy, and are either too posh or too flimsy (or both) to be used as a workhorse.
Catatafish said:
Why can't landrover make a reliable product? or how do they manage to be so consistently crap at making cars for decades? that in itself is quite impressive...
Clearly the reputation comes from somewhere but I honestly don’t think they’re any worse than other brands that produce hugely complex vehicles. It does seem to be a bit of a lottery - get a Friday afternoon car and it’s endless trouble, get a good one and it won’t put a foot wrong. My brother’s DS and my Dad’s D5 have been fault free. My last D4 never put a foot wrong and my new D5 has got off to a good start. I’d say take a punt on another D5, even though they’re a bit more bling than the D4 they’re still about the only large 4x4 that doesn’t have the negative image that comes with an X5 or RRS. Great cars as well, which helps!
OP
Lexus or Volvo estate ?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new...
Lexus or Volvo estate ?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new...
Edited by dmsims on Tuesday 19th November 21:42
Thinking mans vehicle is the SsangYong. No real image but superb reliability and fantastic drive when towing.. Take a look at the number of vehicle delivery companies that have moved away from historically run JLR product and their fleet now consist of SsangYong product ......There is a reason for this
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