4x4's

[hobo]

Will be buying a 4x4 straight after christmas, so starting to consider which.

Needs to carry 2 large dogs, and cost no more than around 30k.

Any ideas.

My first thoughts are:

- Volvo XC90
- Older X5
- Freelander
- New Disco
- Save up and buy a Cayenne Turbo

>>> Edited by hobo on Tuesday 16th November 11:43

[hobo]

The car will be for the girlfriend (and weekend's for dogs).

I quite like Shoguns, but I suspect the other halfs reasons for ownership will be very different.

Firstly, must look good.
Secondly, must have parking sensors.

I think thats everything covered.

[hobo]

She seems to have her heart set on an X5, although does also likes freelanders (its me thats pushing her towards the Volvo & Disco).

With regards to mileage, it will probably do around 7.5k per year, and nearest to off-roading it will get is when she kerbs it trying to park (should have seen the state of the MGF wheels, which was her last car).

Had not condsidered the Toyota, so will probably add that to the list of vehicles to look at, as the new model looks alright.

[hobo]

MOD500 said:

If big time off road capability is not an issue, then what about an Audi Allroad? 2.5TDI with 180 and big torque or 2.7TT with ~260bhp, both have the Quattro 4wd system.

Not sure they are big enough. I used to have an A4 avant, nice car, but boot size an isse with dogs (especially height, hence 4x4 better).

Although, Audi still have a bit of my money, as I've got an order in for an RS4 next year (will probably cancel though).