Used 4x4 under £5k

[jl2488175]

First time on this forum .hope you can help

I was looking at a Dacia Duster 1.5Dci as a general workhorse for our dogs, , and my wife and I.

I can get one for under £5k with under 100k miles

The general reviews I have had are good but couple of quick questions

- Will diesel be around for at least 5 years and not rocket up in price too much ( please get out your crystal ball ).
- Is the 1.5dci a good engine and is the duster ok ?
- Would any recommend another 4x4 that has good mpg, low tax and reliable for under £5 k

Hope that isn't too much to ask as my first question !

John

[PushedDover]

Skoda Yet 4x4 in a funky edition would be on my list personally, with the right tyres.

[Bannock]

They're not bad but I'd look for a KIA or Hyundai (Sportage, Tucson etc) in that price range. Early Dusters had a rust problem.

Yeti suggested above - at £5k? Hard to find with under 100k miles.

[Silvanus]

PushedDover said:

Skoda Yet 4x4 in a funky edition would be on my list personally, with the right tyres.

Looked at both, along with a few others. The Dacia seems to be one of the best small soft roaders out there for the budget. The Skoda is great too but has a much smaller boot.

[VeeReihenmotor6]

I like the idea of a Duster as well, any reason not to consider the 1.6 petrol? What is the hangup on the 100k mileage? Surely a well maintained car with 125k on it is going to be better than a poorly maintained car with 90k on it.

Lanoguard is an easy DIY treatment to spray underneath to prevent rust if it is a problem.

[Tickle]

I keep toying with a Panda Cross for bike/dog transportation. They do have a price hike over regular 4x4 Panda though. A few around £5k for non-Cross. Seem to be very good and cheap to run.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022110915...

[Jordie Barretts sock]

If it helps, I've got a 1.5dci that's approaching 230k miles. Still doing 60mpg.

[jl2488175]

VeeReihenmotor6 said:

I like the idea of a Duster as well, any reason not to consider the 1.6 petrol? What is the hangup on the 100k mileage? Surely a well maintained car with 125k on it is going to be better than a poorly maintained car with 90k on it.

Lanoguard is an easy DIY treatment to spray underneath to prevent rust if it is a problem.

I was going to consider the petrol but the tax is a lot higher and mpg a lot lower... but willing to be persuaded !

[jl2488175]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

If it helps, I've got a 1.5dci that's approaching 230k miles. Still doing 60mpg.

thanks.. what year duster is it ?

[Zlat502]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211171...

Slightly oddball I guess, but by all accounts extremely reliable and capable.

Permanent 4 wheel drive, only problem being VED is £330...but it fits most of the criteria.

[Macron]

jl2488175 said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

If it helps, I've got a 1.5dci that's approaching 230k miles. Still doing 60mpg.

thanks.. what year duster is it ?

And, how many cambelt changes had that required, and what would they cost people not doing them themselves?

This engine is shared between many Nissans and Renaults so is well proven, but, is generally in Euro 5 tune, drops injectors for fun, and the belt swap sensibly needs a water pump too. Which if you’re not doing yourself, can be pricey…

[clarki]

MK3 Rav4??

[QJumper]

Diesel will be around for some time to come, just be aware that ULEZ zones are ever increasing/expanding, if you happen to live near one.

[______]

jl2488175 said:

First time on this forum .hope you can help

I was looking at a Dacia Duster 1.5Dci as a general workhorse for our dogs, , and my wife and I.

I can get one for under £5k with under 100k miles

The general reviews I have had are good but couple of quick questions

- Will diesel be around for at least 5 years and not rocket up in price too much ( please get out your crystal ball ).
- Is the 1.5dci a good engine and is the duster ok ?
- Would any recommend another 4x4 that has good mpg, low tax and reliable for under £5 k

Hope that isn't too much to ask as my first question !

John

A few years back I had a jeep patriot, vw golf gti seats and vag 2.0tdi engine, great car. Later ones have merc 2.2 diesel engine.

Very cheap now. Lot better than a Dacia - we popped to look but they age in dog years.

[Silvanus]

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jl2488175 said:

First time on this forum .hope you can help

I was looking at a Dacia Duster 1.5Dci as a general workhorse for our dogs, , and my wife and I.

I can get one for under £5k with under 100k miles

The general reviews I have had are good but couple of quick questions

- Will diesel be around for at least 5 years and not rocket up in price too much ( please get out your crystal ball ).
- Is the 1.5dci a good engine and is the duster ok ?
- Would any recommend another 4x4 that has good mpg, low tax and reliable for under £5 k

Hope that isn't too much to ask as my first question !

John

A few years back I had a jeep patriot, vw golf gti seats and vag 2.0tdi engine, great car. Later ones have merc 2.2 diesel engine.

Very cheap now. Lot better than a Dacia - we popped to look but they age in dog years.

Interesting, borrowed a Patriot for a short while a few years ago, thought it was a dreadful thing. Would much prefer a Duster.

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Silvanus said:

Interesting, borrowed a Patriot for a short while a few years ago, thought it was a dreadful thing. Would much prefer a Duster.

Have you ever borrowed or driven one?

[jl2488175]

Zlat502 said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211171...

Slightly oddball I guess, but by all accounts extremely reliable and capable.

Permanent 4 wheel drive, only problem being VED is £330...but it fits most of the criteria.

Thanks but not big enough for the dogs..

[georgeyboy12345]

Diesel will still be about, could be expensive though. I'd only bother with diesel if you are doing more than 12,000 miles a year as a minimum. There's also the issue of clean air zones, so if you live anywhere near a large city, I'd avoid a Euro 5 diesel. Spend more money to get one that's Euro 6 compliant, or go with a petrol.

The 1.5 dCi engine is a very reliable diesel engine. Just the usual diesel things to watch out for with them really, like DPFs, EGRs, avoiding short journeys and performing regular oil changes.

Some other possible ideas that match the Duster on paper

Suzuki SX4 DDiS 4Grip
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210170...


Vauxhall Mokka 1.7 CDTi 4WD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211181...


Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 4WD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206076...


The Fiat JTD engine used in the Suzuki is great and should be good for 300k, same goes for the A17DTS engine in the Mokka. The ND engine used in the Toyota should be good for 200k. These mileages are achievable providing you follow basic maintenance, i.e. annual oil changes or every 12k/15k/10k for each of these engine respectively, whichever comes first; timing belts on the Suzuki and Mokka every 4/5 years or 60k/100k (Toyota uses a chain), whichever comes first; and using them as intended - avoid short journeys, etc.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

jl2488175 said:

Jordie Barretts sock said:

If it helps, I've got a 1.5dci that's approaching 230k miles. Still doing 60mpg.

thanks.. what year duster is it ?

It's in a 2014 Megane.

[jl2488175]

georgeyboy12345 said:

Diesel will still be about, could be expensive though. I'd only bother with diesel if you are doing more than 12,000 miles a year as a minimum. There's also the issue of clean air zones, so if you live anywhere near a large city, I'd avoid a Euro 5 diesel. Spend more money to get one that's Euro 6 compliant, or go with a petrol.

The 1.5 dCi engine is a very reliable diesel engine. Just the usual diesel things to watch out for with them really, like DPFs, EGRs, avoiding short journeys and performing regular oil changes.

Some other possible ideas that match the Duster on paper

Suzuki SX4 DDiS 4Grip
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210170...


Vauxhall Mokka 1.7 CDTi 4WD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211181...


Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 4WD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206076...


The Fiat JTD engine used in the Suzuki is great and should be good for 300k, same goes for the A17DTS engine in the Mokka. The ND engine used in the Toyota should be good for 200k. These mileages are achievable providing you follow basic maintenance, i.e. annual oil changes or every 12k/15k/10k for each of these engine respectively, whichever comes first; timing belts on the Suzuki and Mokka every 4/5 years or 60k/100k (Toyota uses a chain), whichever comes first; and using them as intended - avoid short journeys, etc.

Thanks.. that does put the cat among the pigeons !.. We will only do about 8k miles a year max in it. The reason I was looking at the diesel was the torque , low tax, higher mpg and higher mileage possibilities.

Honestly I would prefer a petrol..so maybe I should change my mind

The 2.4 petrol jeep petrol would save me about £3k in purchase costs too...?