Jeep style vehicle

[ChevronB19]

Starting to look for a new (used) car for my wife.

She currently has a BMW X1 (which I hate with a passion, and she bought it in something of a rush and isn’t keen on it either).

She’s always had classics or sports cars prior to this, but due to a knee operation, and various other factors, she wants something more ‘jeep’ like (not a ‘typical’ SUV). She loves army type stuff, and would love a defender (remember, she’s used to driving classics, so something relatively ‘agricultural’ isn’t a problem). Looked at a great defender but due to its age the £560 tax put us off. We tried a jeep renegade, but she wasn’t keen on the interior space.

Any other ideas? I had a Freelander 2 a while ago, which I loved, but she didn't, so I guess that’s out. I thought about a Pajero, but they’re a bit old, although I’d love a Ralliart Evo…

Budget max 20k.

[jhonn]

You might consider the Jeep Wrangler or a Toyota Landcruiser (120 series); I've owned both and enjoyed my time with them. Both are conventional body-on-frame vehicles so are fairly rudimentary, but are characterful, versatile and fun to drive.

Either that, or one of the modern pick-ups like the Ford Ranger or VW Amarok.

[ZX10R NIN]

Wrangler

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205276...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205205...

Ranger Wildtrack:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203233...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205165...

Jeep Commander:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205175...

[Ryan_T]

Land Cruiser 120 or (if the budget stretches) 150 would be my vote.

[Dave.]

New(ish) Jimny?

[ChevronB19]

Dave. said:

New(ish) Jimny?

Good call. If the new shape ones hadn’t rocketed in value (and were still available) that would be a definite contender.