What should I buy .......£10k
Discussion
I know this has been asked before but looking for a bit more up to date advice please.
Despite being a petrolhead I have the need for a 4x4 diesel workhorse.
I run a small agricultural business based in France and tow a two ton trailer with things on it.
I may be limited for a LHD so will look at RHD too, but I have no intention of buying in France as it ain't cheap ! I would like something that is reasonable to repair and service too.
I have had a 2.5l Kia Sorento TD on a 09 plate and it is a reasonable performer, and may consider another.
I am not being lazy here, there are so many reviews out there I thought I'd try the trusted PH'ers again !
Despite being a petrolhead I have the need for a 4x4 diesel workhorse.
I run a small agricultural business based in France and tow a two ton trailer with things on it.
I may be limited for a LHD so will look at RHD too, but I have no intention of buying in France as it ain't cheap ! I would like something that is reasonable to repair and service too.
I have had a 2.5l Kia Sorento TD on a 09 plate and it is a reasonable performer, and may consider another.
I am not being lazy here, there are so many reviews out there I thought I'd try the trusted PH'ers again !
Thanks for the input, the only thing that made me a little wary of the JEEP was its results in the reliabilityindex.com, something new that I have found recently.
Don't know what anyone thinks about the results there.....
This is not to say I wont look at a JEEP once I have explored the servicability in Frogsland...no offence...
Don't know what anyone thinks about the results there.....
This is not to say I wont look at a JEEP once I have explored the servicability in Frogsland...no offence...
Ok I am opting for a Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Auto.
If I am right there are 3 levels of trim, a base, a limited and the overland.
Anyone know what the basic differences are ?
I would like to avoid window tints, but this is not looking possible, I also understand the slightly earlier motors had Quada Drive 2 system and was replaced by Quada Trac 2 which is slightly inferior, am I splitting hairs ???
If I am right there are 3 levels of trim, a base, a limited and the overland.
Anyone know what the basic differences are ?
I would like to avoid window tints, but this is not looking possible, I also understand the slightly earlier motors had Quada Drive 2 system and was replaced by Quada Trac 2 which is slightly inferior, am I splitting hairs ???
Landcruiser 100 series
There's nothing on this thread that will beat it for towing ability, reliability or off road ability. A rangie will beat it for comfort (but not by an unreasonable margin, and it will feel Way better than any Kia). If I was driving back and forth from france with a trailer there's nothing else to beat it. The only 4x4 that beats a curser for value retention is a g wagon and you won't want to spend 10k on one of those for he job you are doing.
After 10 land rover products I was bowled over by my first landcruiser- they also have a strong following in france so servicing should be easy.
There's nothing on this thread that will beat it for towing ability, reliability or off road ability. A rangie will beat it for comfort (but not by an unreasonable margin, and it will feel Way better than any Kia). If I was driving back and forth from france with a trailer there's nothing else to beat it. The only 4x4 that beats a curser for value retention is a g wagon and you won't want to spend 10k on one of those for he job you are doing.
After 10 land rover products I was bowled over by my first landcruiser- they also have a strong following in france so servicing should be easy.
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
I was surprised how many around for less then 10 bags.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Category=us...
I am wondering what 4x4 shed to go to next if / when mine dies.
But by 'eck the Toyota's go for strong money !
And strong miles !!!!
The prices of the aerlier 80 series and later 100 series are getting closer- whcih is interesting. an early '90s amazon (well they weren't called an amazon then, but it indicates body shape), will happily make £4.5k with 200k on the clock. You can get a later 100 series for only another 1k. http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Category=us...
I am wondering what 4x4 shed to go to next if / when mine dies.
But by 'eck the Toyota's go for strong money !
And strong miles !!!!
If you take a range rover from the early '90s you'd easily pay less than £1k, and frequently less than £500.
Therr are cruisers in Australia with over 1 million Kilometres on them with the original drivetrain, and only consumables and wear items. This is why they are worth more than the Landrover products.
PugwasHDJ80 said:
Landcruiser 100 series
There's nothing on this thread that will beat it for towing ability, reliability or off road ability. A rangie will beat it for comfort (but not by an unreasonable margin, and it will feel Way better than any Kia). If I was driving back and forth from france with a trailer there's nothing else to beat it. The only 4x4 that beats a curser for value retention is a g wagon and you won't want to spend 10k on one of those for he job you are doing.
After 10 land rover products I was bowled over by my first landcruiser- they also have a strong following in france so servicing should be easy.
Or a 90. My Colorado VX '52 plate salied through its MOT yesterday - again. Wonderful car, drives like it's brand new, comfortable, brilliant off-road etc etc etc.There's nothing on this thread that will beat it for towing ability, reliability or off road ability. A rangie will beat it for comfort (but not by an unreasonable margin, and it will feel Way better than any Kia). If I was driving back and forth from france with a trailer there's nothing else to beat it. The only 4x4 that beats a curser for value retention is a g wagon and you won't want to spend 10k on one of those for he job you are doing.
After 10 land rover products I was bowled over by my first landcruiser- they also have a strong following in france so servicing should be easy.
Things I've had to fork out for: oil (optional); brake pads; tyres; 2x lightbulbs.
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
thismonkeyhere said:
Or a 90. My Colorado VX '52 plate salied through its MOT yesterday - again. Wonderful car, drives like it's brand new, comfortable, brilliant off-road etc etc etc.
Things I've had to fork out for: oil (optional); brake pads; tyres; 2x lightbulbs.
This is where I am thinking of going next : Colorado VXThings I've had to fork out for: oil (optional); brake pads; tyres; 2x lightbulbs.
I prefer the Huuuuge Amazon types, but a little unwieldy and impractical
Zippyworld said:
Lots to think about, I am thinking the economy on the 3.0 WK Grand Cherokee may put me off, especially towing 2 tons....
What are repair bills like for the Colorado ?
Difficult to say, as I've not had to repair anything, as such. Toyota parts prices are very reasonable, I believe.What are repair bills like for the Colorado ?
Most recent bill I had was for service and MOT with my local, superb, 4x4 repair man (find one of these, dealer prices are silly). £141.
Tyres - 4 for £460 fitted - Falken, very good rubber.
Zippyworld said:
Despite being a petrolhead I have the need for a 4x4 diesel workhorse.
I run a small agricultural business based in France and tow a two ton trailer with things on it.
I I would like something that is reasonable to repair and service too.
Look no further than a Toyota Hilux, end of.I run a small agricultural business based in France and tow a two ton trailer with things on it.
I I would like something that is reasonable to repair and service too.
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