Whats the best 4x4 I can get for 30k
Whats the best 4x4 I can get for 30k
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frankie123

Original Poster:

19 posts

195 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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Hi guys

got 30k to spend on a 4x4

any suggestions and tips? and also any to avoid?



Franks

S Line Luxury

91 posts

196 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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audi q5 or q7

you wont find anything better than that to be honest, amazing build quality, wont ever go wrong, holds its value

nsmith1180

3,941 posts

208 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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S Line Luxury said:
audi q5 or q7

you wont find anything better than that to be honest, amazing build quality, wont ever go wrong, holds its value
Not expected from you at all that was it? Have you seen the topic with your MANY fanboy statements about Audi.

OP A fairly recent Disco or RRVogue could be yours for that money. If you are looking new then Outlander/4007/C-Crosser is a good shout too.

A bit more different, but I have heard good things about the Renault Koleos

Fartgalen

6,928 posts

237 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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Ford f150

RRS_Staffs

648 posts

209 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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A Q7?

Interesting choice and worthy of much debate

At least I put my vested interest in my user name although I actually have no affiliation to the company besides being a happy customer

smile

DaveL86

884 posts

207 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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S Line Luxury said:
audi q5 or q7

you wont find anything better than that to be honest, amazing build quality, wont ever go wrong, holds its value
Oh S-Line how I love you!


Depends if you want to actually go off road? the Audi would be a no no for actual off road work but otherwise is a good car, you could get a 4.2TDi easily for that sort of money ~330bhp, 0-60 6.4sec, not bad for something that weights 3245 kg ?

Obvious choices after that are something like a Range Rover or Range Rover Sport, I'd punt for the 3.6 TDV8 at a minimum or the 4.2 S/C but that will drink a little no doubt.

New shape BMW X5? look lovely in my opinion, xDrive30d engine looks pretty adequate and in budget?

Personally I'd go for either the Audi Q7 4.2TDi or the X5 30d as the RR or RRS engines don't blow my socks off unless you go for the uber thirsty S/C models.

EDIT:

Just thought about a Merc GL ? you could get a GL420 CDI for 30k but they just look a little drab and boring to me.

Edited by DaveL86 on Thursday 8th July 23:26

impmo

41 posts

196 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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For an all rounder it has to be a Disco.... You will get a decent one for less than your budget and they are luxurious, well built, stylish and more classy than most others out there.....Oh, and amazing off road, especially for a car designed to be a daily driver and luxury vehicle!
If its just for off road though, has to be a tricked out Defender!
....Nearly forgot about a Cayenne Turbo hmmm

Ozzie Osmond

21,189 posts

276 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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Why on earth do you want to spend that on a lumpen 4x4? You can get real cars for £30k!

impmo

41 posts

196 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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Ozzie Osmond said:
Why on earth do you want to spend that on a lumpen 4x4? You can get real cars for £30k!
Good Point!
Just think of the fun you could have with that budget! Easily have a 10 car garage full of icons and highly exciting machines! Or an RS4 or something of a similar fun rating! - In fact, why don't you look at an RS6 estate if it's the space your after.....easily pick up an MTM tuned beauty for that budget!
wobble

R60EST

2,364 posts

212 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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As the current owner of a RR , I'd go for the Audi Q7. I love my RR but in the short time I've had it I've been given several signs that it may very well soon let me down. The odd random warning message that fixes itself on the next start-up do not help with the long term confidence thing , however my former car , Audi A6 Avant ( Front wheel drive manual) , never once missed a beat in 18 months and not a warning light / message to be seen. When the time comes to part with the RR I'll be going back to an A6 avant , this time in quattro 3.0 tdi Auto guise

john_p

7,073 posts

280 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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£1k on old Defender

£29k on 911


The Moose

23,679 posts

239 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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I would go Toyota Landcruiser (Amazon). Much better off road than a RR and IME more practical.

If you're after a soft-roader, you could do a lot worse than the Cayenne...even for off-road ability.

Cheers

The Moose

Edited by The Moose on Friday 9th July 00:24

dan19evans

4,954 posts

197 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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I'd go for a Landy Discovery

frankie123

Original Poster:

19 posts

195 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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Thanks for your suggestions, audi q7, does anyone have one? whats the drive like?

also the range rover, thats what i had in mind to begin with, there is too much to choose from.

What is the servicing costs on the audi and rr?

frankie123

Original Poster:

19 posts

195 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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Ozzie Osmond said:
Why on earth do you want to spend that on a lumpen 4x4? You can get real cars for £30k!
Why not mate?

the snowman

163 posts

220 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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S Line Luxury said:
audi q5 or q7

you wont find anything better than that to be honest, amazing build quality, wont ever go wrong, holds its value
I happen to think all audis are st!

What do you think of that Mr S Line Luxury. Am i wrong? Are they all in fact great?

CraigW

12,248 posts

312 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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The Moose said:
I would go Toyota Landcruiser (Amazon). Much better off road than a RR and IME more practical.

If you're after a soft-roader, you could do a lot worse than the Cayenne...even for off-road ability.

Cheers

The Moose

Edited by The Moose on Friday 9th July 00:24
is it much better offroad than an RR? (not being provocative, genuinely interested)

frankie123

Original Poster:

19 posts

195 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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Hi everyone

does anyone have a range rover sport?
just had a look at some, very nice, but what are they like to own?

running costs?

frankie123

Original Poster:

19 posts

195 months

Friday 9th July 2010
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v1paul said:
S Line Luxury said:
audi q5 or q7

you wont find anything better than that to be honest, amazing build quality, wont ever go wrong, holds its value
Don't forget the imagine
not to keen on audis..just had a look at some online.

GreatGranny

9,519 posts

256 months