Best large SUV for around 10k
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Looking to buy something like a disco, Q7, X5
It’ll be used for the odd longer family trip to sit alongside an EV which we use well for the everyday short journeys also for an occasional work trip of around 300miles that’s made maybe 10x a year.
Why a SUV well we’ve had one previously and loved it, miss it a bit plus occasionally we need the convenience of 7 seats plus luggage.
Looking at E70 X5, disco 4 and Q7.
Would prefer not to spend more than 10k as essentially this will be a 3rd car.
I was siding toward a X5, 10k would get me in a 12-13 plate with around 90k miles. Reading a bit on the N57 engines put me off a bit.
I guess what I’m after is any knowledge on any of these cars at 10-15yrs old. What goes wrong on them and whats going to be most reliable.
It’ll be used for the odd longer family trip to sit alongside an EV which we use well for the everyday short journeys also for an occasional work trip of around 300miles that’s made maybe 10x a year.
Why a SUV well we’ve had one previously and loved it, miss it a bit plus occasionally we need the convenience of 7 seats plus luggage.
Looking at E70 X5, disco 4 and Q7.
Would prefer not to spend more than 10k as essentially this will be a 3rd car.
I was siding toward a X5, 10k would get me in a 12-13 plate with around 90k miles. Reading a bit on the N57 engines put me off a bit.
I guess what I’m after is any knowledge on any of these cars at 10-15yrs old. What goes wrong on them and whats going to be most reliable.
Edible Roadkill said:
Looking to buy something like a disco, Q7, X5
It’ll be used for the odd longer family trip to sit alongside an EV which we use well for the everyday short journeys also for an occasional work trip of around 300miles that’s made maybe 10x a year.
Why a SUV well we’ve had one previously and loved it, miss it a bit plus occasionally we need the convenience of 7 seats plus luggage.
Looking at E70 X5, disco 4 and Q7.
Would prefer not to spend more than 10k as essentially this will be a 3rd car.
I was siding toward a X5, 10k would get me in a 12-13 plate with around 90k miles. Reading a bit on the N57 engines put me off a bit.
I guess what I’m after is any knowledge on any of these cars at 10-15yrs old. What goes wrong on them and whats going to be most reliable.
What goes wrong? On the Land Rover, everything.It’ll be used for the odd longer family trip to sit alongside an EV which we use well for the everyday short journeys also for an occasional work trip of around 300miles that’s made maybe 10x a year.
Why a SUV well we’ve had one previously and loved it, miss it a bit plus occasionally we need the convenience of 7 seats plus luggage.
Looking at E70 X5, disco 4 and Q7.
Would prefer not to spend more than 10k as essentially this will be a 3rd car.
I was siding toward a X5, 10k would get me in a 12-13 plate with around 90k miles. Reading a bit on the N57 engines put me off a bit.
I guess what I’m after is any knowledge on any of these cars at 10-15yrs old. What goes wrong on them and whats going to be most reliable.
If you're only looking at 3k miles a year, I'd be buying a naturally aspirated petrol car. Much less to go wrong than a 10-15yo turbo diesel. The 3.6 in this Q7 is essentially a larger version of the VW R32 engine, and VERY robust. This is what my money would go on. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406190...
If you're not 100% set on an SUV (I only say this because your options to avoid massive bills are limited), something like this always struck me as a cool and alternative way to get a large family around. 7 seats, luggage space, comfort, plenty of toys, relatively reliable, an autobox mated to a petrol V6? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404038...
Edited by Dave200 on Friday 12th July 15:57
Edible Roadkill said:
Prob more like 5-6k miles a year. 3000 is work miles, it would also be used when we go somewhere further afield as a family and also be car #2 for when my wife’s away in car #1, few days a week.
Didn’t really want a thirsty petrol. Already got one of those in car #3
For 5-6k a year, you're probably not going to notice a load of difference between petrol and diesel fuel costs.Didn’t really want a thirsty petrol. Already got one of those in car #3
5000 miles in a diesel at 30mpg would be about £1200. 5000 miles in a petrol at 20mpg would be about £1700.
One DPF/turbo/EGR diesel issue in your ownership, and that £500/yr saving is probably wiped out.
Dave200 said:
What goes wrong? On the Land Rover, everything.
If you're only looking at 3k miles a year, I'd be buying a naturally aspirated petrol car. Much less to go wrong than a 10-15yo turbo diesel. The 3.6 in this Q7 is essentially a larger version of the VW R32 engine, and VERY robust. This is what my money would go on. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406190...
If you're not 100% set on an SUV (I only say this because your options to avoid massive bills are limited), something like this always struck me as a cool and alternative way to get a large family around. 7 seats, luggage space, comfort, plenty of toys, relatively reliable, an autobox mated to a petrol V6? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404038...
Q7 looks alright although a bit pricey for an 08. I’ve been mostly looking at the x5’s and can get a 12/13 plate for that sort of money. If you're only looking at 3k miles a year, I'd be buying a naturally aspirated petrol car. Much less to go wrong than a 10-15yo turbo diesel. The 3.6 in this Q7 is essentially a larger version of the VW R32 engine, and VERY robust. This is what my money would go on. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406190...
If you're not 100% set on an SUV (I only say this because your options to avoid massive bills are limited), something like this always struck me as a cool and alternative way to get a large family around. 7 seats, luggage space, comfort, plenty of toys, relatively reliable, an autobox mated to a petrol V6? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404038...
Edited by Dave200 on Friday 12th July 15:57
A hard No to an Elgrand, no matter how good they may be, not what I’m after at all. I’ve done my time in people carriers when the kids were really wee, purposeful at the time but wouldn’t have another.
The lady who used to look after my cats when I was away had a similar question. I said "not a Land Rover, they're unreliable PoS". She bought a Land Rover. It was an unreliable PoS, and was eventually disposed of for an Audi Q7. I think the final straw was a water leak into the cabin from somewhere.
She seems very happy with the Q7.
I'm less so, as the weight of the bloody thing appears to have destroyed the cement ramp up to my driveway!
She seems very happy with the Q7.
I'm less so, as the weight of the bloody thing appears to have destroyed the cement ramp up to my driveway!
Edible Roadkill said:
Dave200 said:
What goes wrong? On the Land Rover, everything.
If you're only looking at 3k miles a year, I'd be buying a naturally aspirated petrol car. Much less to go wrong than a 10-15yo turbo diesel. The 3.6 in this Q7 is essentially a larger version of the VW R32 engine, and VERY robust. This is what my money would go on. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406190...
If you're not 100% set on an SUV (I only say this because your options to avoid massive bills are limited), something like this always struck me as a cool and alternative way to get a large family around. 7 seats, luggage space, comfort, plenty of toys, relatively reliable, an autobox mated to a petrol V6? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404038...
Q7 looks alright although a bit pricey for an 08. I’ve been mostly looking at the x5’s and can get a 12/13 plate for that sort of money. If you're only looking at 3k miles a year, I'd be buying a naturally aspirated petrol car. Much less to go wrong than a 10-15yo turbo diesel. The 3.6 in this Q7 is essentially a larger version of the VW R32 engine, and VERY robust. This is what my money would go on. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406190...
If you're not 100% set on an SUV (I only say this because your options to avoid massive bills are limited), something like this always struck me as a cool and alternative way to get a large family around. 7 seats, luggage space, comfort, plenty of toys, relatively reliable, an autobox mated to a petrol V6? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404038...
Edited by Dave200 on Friday 12th July 15:57
A hard No to an Elgrand, no matter how good they may be, not what I’m after at all. I’ve done my time in people carriers when the kids were really wee, purposeful at the time but wouldn’t have another.
Edible Roadkill said:
Looking to buy something like a disco, Q7, X5
It’ll be used for the odd longer family trip to sit alongside an EV which we use well for the everyday short journeys also for an occasional work trip of around 300miles that’s made maybe 10x a year.
Why a SUV well we’ve had one previously and loved it, miss it a bit plus occasionally we need the convenience of 7 seats plus luggage.
Looking at E70 X5, disco 4 and Q7.
Would prefer not to spend more than 10k as essentially this will be a 3rd car.
I was siding toward a X5, 10k would get me in a 12-13 plate with around 90k miles. Reading a bit on the N57 engines put me off a bit.
I guess what I’m after is any knowledge on any of these cars at 10-15yrs old. What goes wrong on them and whats going to be most reliable.
These would be my picks at this price point:It’ll be used for the odd longer family trip to sit alongside an EV which we use well for the everyday short journeys also for an occasional work trip of around 300miles that’s made maybe 10x a year.
Why a SUV well we’ve had one previously and loved it, miss it a bit plus occasionally we need the convenience of 7 seats plus luggage.
Looking at E70 X5, disco 4 and Q7.
Would prefer not to spend more than 10k as essentially this will be a 3rd car.
I was siding toward a X5, 10k would get me in a 12-13 plate with around 90k miles. Reading a bit on the N57 engines put me off a bit.
I guess what I’m after is any knowledge on any of these cars at 10-15yrs old. What goes wrong on them and whats going to be most reliable.
QX70:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311174...
Grand Cherokee:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406140...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402186...
Touareg:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404198...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405149...
RX450h:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403147...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406040...
Edited by ZX10R NIN on Friday 12th July 19:48
ZX10R NIN said:
These would be my picks at this price point:
QX70:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311174...
Grand Cherokee:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406140...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402186...
Touareg:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404198...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405149...
RX450h:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403147...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406040...
Think you missed the 7 seats part there, chief.QX70:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311174...
Grand Cherokee:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406140...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402186...
Touareg:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404198...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405149...
RX450h:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403147...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406040...
Edited by ZX10R NIN on Friday 12th July 19:48
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