£15k - what say we, PH?

[ekulluke]

Hi all

I posted a thread a couple of weeks ago “more practical M140i”. A friend had a golf and 2 kids, whom always speaks highly. So we have just purchased a 2019 Golf GTI PP. it’s an amazing car but part of the decision was that I’d get something for the dog/building work/mountain bike as a second car.

This leaves me with a budget of £10k to £15k. Requirements: mountain bike duty // DIY stuff // large dog carrying and also occasionally take a baby seat.

Things I am considering:

- Defender
- Range Rover Classic
- Transit Custom
-VW transporter

Anything else? I’m really not wedded to anything in terms of body type, fuel economy, engine, gear box. As long as it’s interesting I’m happy.

Thanks ahead of time for the suggestions.

[ZX10R NIN]

Transit 290

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201071...

Isuzu Yukon

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201051...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112210...

[ekulluke]

ZX10R NIN said:

Transit 290

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201071...

Isuzu Yukon

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201051...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112210...

Thanks. Both nice enough cars - but not really seeing them as interesting

[ZX10R NIN]

True but a Transporter/Transit aren't interesting either but if you want interesting.

Grand Cherokee SRT8

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111029...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112010...

GL63

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008152...

[ekulluke]

ZX10R NIN said:

True but a Transporter/Transit aren't interesting either but if you want interesting.

Grand Cherokee SRT8

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111029...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112010...

GL63

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008152...

I get your point, and it’s fair.

I do like that GL63. Any big ticket problems on those? I’m also half tempted to get something for like 6/7k that needs work…

[anonymous-user]

Mitsubishi Delica

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2021121706...

[ZX10R NIN]

No big ticket issues it's pretty dependable, now if you want to reduce the budget there's the (lower road tax on this one to) ML500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105032...

Or there's the V8 diesel ML420:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108075...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109297...

There's also the 4.6/4.8is X5's they have a few inherent issues but most should've been sorted by now:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201101...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201181...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112150...

There was a Readers Car thread on one of the above which may prove a good read if you're considering one.

V10 S6 Avant

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115194599461?hash=item1...

Brave Pill option is a V10tdi Touareg

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255316296966?hash=item3...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201091...

[covmutley]

Given its a second vehicle, I'd be go down a specific route, whichever takes your fancy

-a proper tip run/utility car like a crv or rav 4 for up to say £4k
-a range rover for circa 10k (leaving 5k to fixit!!)
-something that will hold its money, like a defender or vw transporter

[ekulluke]

ZX10R NIN said:

No big ticket issues it's pretty dependable, now if you want to reduce the budget there's the (lower road tax on this one to) ML500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105032...

Or there's the V8 diesel ML420:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108075...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109297...

There's also the 4.6/4.8is X5's they have a few inherent issues but most should've been sorted by now:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201101...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201181...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112150...

There was a Readers Car thread on one of the above which may prove a good read if you're considering one.

V10 S6 Avant

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115194599461?hash=item1...

Brave Pill option is a V10tdi Touareg

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255316296966?hash=item3...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201091...

Wow that third X5 is stunning. Which readers thread are meaning? The V8 bike bus one?

[eleveneleven]

Mitsubishi Shogun

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111109...

[ZX10R NIN]

ekulluke said:

Wow that third X5 is stunning. Which readers thread are meaning? The V8 bike bus one?

Yes that's the one.