A what car. Best 4x4. Yawn

[wmg100]

I'm basically at the end of my tether with this search. My Mum runs a rural post office and many of the routes are offroad and need something with decent ground clearance in the summer and in the winter a fairly serious 4x4. We've got by with an x-trail on winter tyres but that has died so are thinking of something a bit more serious. Budget is up to 7K and it would be handy if it could double as a second car, i.e not a defender. Been looking at 3.0 CRD Grand Chrokees but the tax is a killer. Answers on a postcard

[iva cosworth]

wmg100 said:

Answers on a postcard

Postcard sent....

Should i have put a stamp on it ?....

[Emeye]

My dad has a Jeep Patriot. They are pretty handy in the snow.

[wmg100]

iva cosworth said:

Postcard sent....

Should i have put a stamp on it ?....

SAE envelope will suffice

[edo]

At that budget, Jeep def best bang for buck/lowest age car...

Dont get hung up on road tax, it is by far your lowest cost compared to depreciation, fuel and running costs..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Limited

Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd 3.0 CRD, Economical diesel 4X4 perfect for the winter. Its been our family car for the last 4 years and is in excellent condition with full service history and just been serviced. Car has dual electric tow bar., 5 Doors, Automatic, 4x4, Diesel, 58,000 miles, SILVER, Next MOT due 03/11/2014, Tax expires 31/07/2014, Full service history, Electric windows, Air conditioning, Parking aid, CD player, Leather trim, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver's seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Folding rear seats, Child seat points (Isofix system), Metallic paint, Alloy wheels, Power steering, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Cruise control, Traction control, Roof rails, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Driver's airbags, Side airbags, Passenger airbags. £7,150



If you are really hung up on tax, just go for a pre March 06 car.

[edo]

Cheaper road tax

CHAMPAGNE GOLD, BEAUTIFUL BEIGE CLOTH INTERIOR, FULL SERVICE HISTORY, LOW MILES, ONLY 55900 MILES, CRUISE CONTROL, MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL, AIR-CONDITIONING, POWER ASSISTED STEERING, PRIVACY GLASS, ROOF RAILS, ALLOYS, 4X4 FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY, ONLY BEEN PRIVATELY USED AND NOT BEEN USED AS A WORKHORSE, THIS IS A TRULY STUNNING RARE JEEP IN TRULY BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, VIEWING ESSENTIAL., VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT HPI CLEAR,P/X AND FINANCE. 01625 522211 Showroom (07747 744747 Evenings), £7,499

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

[wmg100]

That's kind of what I was thinking as they fit the bill. I suppose any big 4x4 of that era will hit you on the tax but it just needs to do the job really. Thinking of having a look at this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291020948221?ssPageName=...

[wmg100]

Cheers edo, that fits the bill.

[edo]

wmg100 said:

That's kind of what I was thinking as they fit the bill. I suppose any big 4x4 of that era will hit you on the tax but it just needs to do the job really. Thinking of having a look at this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291020948221?ssPageName=...

Looking expensive for twice the mileage of the other 2 I posted IMHO..

[wmg100]

I do like the top one, as I always prefer a private seller and that one looks good from the ad. The one I posted is at a local garage (not a car dealer) with a good rep so that's why I fancied it.

[dowahdiddyman]

Kia Sorento with HANKOOK DYNAPRO A/T tyres. Had mine five years goes anywhere and with those tyres on laughs at a foot of snow. Mines an older 04 model,with a manual box,so reasonable roadtax,the autos are silly road tax.

[Watchman]

Does it need to be big? If not, I'd go with a Forester. Subarus are hard to beat in the snow.

[Snowboy]

For £7k your probably better with the Jeeps.
You might get and early Discovery 3 for that money - but it'll probably below spec; same with land cruisers.

Or - or new Daicia might be in that price range.

It depends how 'serious' a 4x4 you need.

[B17NNS]

Watchman said:

Does it need to be big?

Wasn't the RAV4 supposed to be handy?

[edo]

If it doesnt need to be Jeep sized, then a Forester is a good call...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...






Subaru Forester 2.5 XTEn 5dr Auto Super Spec
31000 miles
Metallic GREY, low mileage example at a great value price, Full service history, Excellent bodywork, Beige Full leather interior - Excellent Condition, Tyre condition Excellent, Four wheel-drive, DVD based colour touch screen satellite navigation, Leather upholstery, Electric sliding sunroof, Xenon headlamps with automatic levelling, Cruise control, Variable front seat heaters, 17" 5 spoke alloy wheels, Front and rear electric windows, Radio/6 CD autochanger, Automatic air conditioning with climate control, Speed sensitive power steering, Tilt adjustable leather steering wheel with audio controls, SVDC - Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control, Aluminium roof rails, Remote Thatcham Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser, Electric folding door mirrors, Heated/electric door mirrors with integrated indicators, Height adjustable driver's seat, Pop-up headlamp washers. £7,495

[Snowboy]

Op said he wants ground clearance - and more ground clearance and than an xtrail.
That rules out any Subaru type thing.

[JM]

Snowboy said:

Op said he wants ground clearance - and more ground clearance and than an xtrail.
That rules out any Subaru type thing.

2009 Grand Cherokee, 8.5 inches clearance.
2009 Subaru Forrester, 8.9 inches clearance.

X-trail, 8.2 inches.

[PIGINAWIG]

Snowboy said:

Op said he wants ground clearance - and more ground clearance and than an xtrail.
That rules out any Subaru type thing.

Owned!!

[Tedders]

JM said:

Snowboy said:

Op said he wants ground clearance - and more ground clearance and than an xtrail.
That rules out any Subaru type thing.

2009 Grand Cherokee, 8.5 inches clearance.
2009 Subaru Forrester, 8.9 inches clearance.

X-trail, 8.2 inches.

Wow... if that's correct then that's impressive as it sure doesn't look like it has any more clearance than the Cherokee.

...with that in mind my money would be with the Forester

[PIGINAWIG]

Snowboy said:

Op said he wants ground clearance - and more ground clearance and than an xtrail.
That rules out any Subaru type thing.

Owned!!