5k work horse required......help!

[Ecksloon]

I have around 5K

I want a large 4x4 for skip runs, general work horse duties, kids quad bikes to throw in the back, winter beater ETC ETC.

Options so far:
Range rover (P38 or newer)
Disco 2/3
Jeep GC ( Maybe too small inside??)
Shogun

Another other considerations and advice on the above?
Needs to be fairly reliable.
Not bothered about fuel economy.

Cheers

[How u doing]

Does it have to be 4x4?

2wd gets more space, less complicated, newer, lower mileage.

[Ecksloon]

How u doing said:

Does it have to be 4x4?

2wd gets more space, less complicated, newer, lower mileage.

What would you recommend?

[SlowV6]

Would an estate do the job? You could get a much newer car without the complexity of a 4wd system.

You could do a lot worse than finding the best Ford Mondeo mk 4.5 Titanium X for your £5k and put cross-climate tyres on it if winter is a concern.

[How u doing]

Ecksloon said:

How u doing said:

Does it have to be 4x4?

2wd gets more space, less complicated, newer, lower mileage.

What would you recommend?

A mate of mine had an early 1.9tdi VW Sharan.

It was roomier (seats folded, or came out) more economical, lighter, comfortable, versatile, cheaper, reliable, than the disco that followed it.

A tough versatile 7 seater, which became a van as required.

As an off roader it would've been a bit crap, but coped well with towing, rural winters, kids, Au pairs, the odd gravel drive and fixing up a derelict farmhouse.

I'm not saying buy a Sharan BTW but it proved its worth.

[Regbuser]

Merc Vito 639 dualiner 111 L, fit all year tyres job done

Edited by Regbuser on Tuesday 22 June 07:58

[How u doing]

Regbuser said:

Merc Vito 639 dualiner 111, fit all year tyres job done

I've not much experience of Mercs from that era, but looks like a good call.
Do they rust like the cars?

A colleague just sold an owned from new E220 estate, £3K Lovely thing, regrets getting rid. Probably end its years as an airport car.

[PurpleTurtle]

Ignoring 4WD, I'd go for a Ford Galaxy or Seat Alahambra (essentially the same cars).

Two mates have these, like a Tardis inside with the seat removed for the aforementioned skip runs.

Stick some winter tyres on it for Autumn and Winter.

Run forever, that's why taxi drivers love them.

[ZX10R NIN]

A people carrier makes the most sense for your budget.

Ford Galaxy Titanium

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106083...

Mazda5 Sport Nav

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106023...

Zafira Tourer

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106214...

If you don't mind a petrol one then the JDM MPV's are an option.

Nissan Elgrand

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184897163663?hash=item2...

Honda Elysion

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012307...

Toyota Alphard

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106073...

3.0d Nissan Elgrand

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274840366271?hash=item3...

[Regbuser]

How u doing said:

I've not much experience of Mercs from that era, but looks like a good call.
Do they rust like the cars?

Found them to be relatively free of tin worm

[Ecksloon]

Sorry gents,

I should have been more specific.

I already own a ford galaxy (2013) 2.0l eco boost - Thats the family car. It is in very good condition and that how I plan on keeping it.

I live in the countryside, so a 4x4 would be ideal for winter. We get lots of flooding and general stty weather in the winter. Also the local skips around me dont allow vans without a commercial pass. So hence the 4x4.

Estates are a good call, Wonder if I can get a Skoda superb 4x4 for that budget? I am not sure I could fit a quad bike in it though?

Thanks
Matt

[Jamescrs]

I can find one in the country, not sure you would get a quad bije in though height wise

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011065...

[Ecksloon]

Two more options I have found:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106173...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106143...

[PurpleTurtle]

ZX10R NIN said:

Nissan Elgrand

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184897163663?hash=item2...

I suspect these are totally not what the OP wants but a great suggestion. I've got a lot of love for a mini van with the lump from a 350Z.

High five, crazy Japanese engineer dudes!

[psychoR1]

Get a Jeep GC WK1/2 for that money!

Ideally one in 'overland spec' that has had the oil cooler seals in the middle of the V replaced.

I just sold my WK1 after 2.5years. Had a couple of services £200ea, a set of tyres £400, set of glowplugs £160 and a couple of ABS sensors £50ea in that time.

Used a fair bit of diseasel but bought for £4500 and sold for £4750.

Not as big in the back as a Disco but you wont be walking home.....

[nunpuncher]

I wanted a vehicle for this sort of use around the end of last year. I wrote anything from the likes of Land Rover off straight away as the potential bills are as much as the car. I then toyed with the idea of a small van like a Berlingo but they all have that crap 1.6 diesel.

In the end I went for a Honda CRV. Its a decidedly uneventful thing to own. It just works whenever you need it to and neither pleases nor frustrates on the driving front. It's properly big inside unlike all it's competitors. It has a big square boot with an almost flat floor to the rear bumper (essential if you plan on loading a quad in and out). The rear seats fold in a number of ways and have tilt and slide for passengers. The rear seats unbolt easy turning the thing into a van if you need more space. However, with 3/4 of the rear seat folded I can get my sons 110cc pit bike in the back standing up and still have 1 useable seat in the rear. The 4wd system is pretty basic in it but it managed no bother through the winter here in a very hilly part of the west of Scotland and going up and down the farm trail to my daughters horse is one of the main reasons I bought it.

The other option that came a close second for size, practicality and reliability was the Huyandai Santa Fe. Lexus RX models are also worth a look

[How u doing]

Ecksloon said:

Sorry gents,

I should have been more specific.

I already own a ford galaxy (2013) 2.0l eco boost - Thats the family car. It is in very good condition and that how I plan on keeping it.

I live in the countryside, so a 4x4 would be ideal for winter. We get lots of flooding and general stty weather in the winter. Also the local skips around me dont allow vans without a commercial pass. So hence the 4x4.

Estates are a good call, Wonder if I can get a Skoda superb 4x4 for that budget? I am not sure I could fit a quad bike in it though?

Thanks
Matt

Check the wading depth too, not all 4x4s are equal.
I was surprised to find our 2wd Duster has a better wading depth than the 4wd version. All to do with the position of the rear axle breather.

[RoVoFob]

How u doing said:

Ecksloon said:

Sorry gents,

I should have been more specific.

I already own a ford galaxy (2013) 2.0l eco boost - Thats the family car. It is in very good condition and that how I plan on keeping it.

I live in the countryside, so a 4x4 would be ideal for winter. We get lots of flooding and general stty weather in the winter. Also the local skips around me dont allow vans without a commercial pass. So hence the 4x4.

Estates are a good call, Wonder if I can get a Skoda superb 4x4 for that budget? I am not sure I could fit a quad bike in it though?

Thanks
Matt

Check the wading depth too, not all 4x4s are equal.
I was surprised to find our 2wd Duster has a better wading depth than the 4wd version. All to do with the position of the rear axle breather.

When it comes to wading depths, this might give some good context: https://www.buyacar.co.uk/cars/1541/best-cars-for-...

The pre-facelift Ford EcoSport can wade through deeper water than the Land Rover Defender (the previous version, not the spangly current one). Bizarre. Pick-ups also seem like a safe bet on the toughness, practicality, off-road and wading front...

Edited by RoVoFob on Tuesday 22 June 17:37

Edited by RoVoFob on Tuesday 22 June 17:49

[Walter Sobchak]

Landcruiser Colorado or the later 120 series if you can find one in budget.

Early Merc ML.

Wouldn’t bother with a P38 to be honest, £5k will get you an ok L322.

[A500leroy]

kangoo 4x4, or combo 4x4