4 x 4 car

swebb

I'm looking at getting a new car shortly. I'm considering a 4x4, but don't know much about them. I need an estate minimum, but would consider a range rover size. I'm looking around 16kish to spend.

What's the fuel consumption like on 4x4s? Servicing? (would need a diesel). Other running costs e.g. tyres? Should I go for a 4x4 instead of say a Mondeo or Croma??

hawkwinddotcom

Are you planning to go off roading or just be a bully boy in the chelsea tractor?

If not why do you need a 4x4 ?

swebb

Main reason - snow! I live off a small country road down a slight bank. Half an inch of snow and I'm stuffed. Takes ages to clear it as well.

I mainly drive on the motorway/A roads.

Lady_E

If you are looking for info and reviews try https://www.whatcar.co.uk .We have found it very useful and I think it also gives relevant emissions and other techie adive . Good luck and enjoy . hth x

highguyuk

Maybe this would be better on the Motoring Forum?

Viz_2

Not sure of the prices, but what about an Audi Allroad. Its 4x4 and has adjustable suspension, has a higher ground clearance than some jeeps.

Pink.

Hi swebb,

I have moved your thread over to the motoring board where you should get more replies.

Pink

trigger_mike

Have a look also in honestjohn.co.uk website, looks of helpful info on there,

hollie.weimeraner

With 16K to spend you will be able to afford a reasonable 4x4. If you look on the mptorpoint website you will find new Freelanders and new Nissan X Trails at around that money. Another option for the money would be the Honda CRV. Landrover only offer a diesel variant now but if you decide on second hand DO NOT go for the petrol version as it is the same engine as the MG and Rover engine that will blow headgaskets.

I own a 2001 Honda CRV (old model) and can say that it has been extremely reliable (I have only ever incurred service costs in 4 years). The only drawback is the 25mpg fuel consumption but Honda didn't offer a diesel version in 2001. Diesel Nissan X Trail and the new CRV both get very good reviews wherever you look as does the TD4 Freelander.

As far as the CRV is concerned it drives like a car and has a sensor that only provides all wheel drive when the front wheels slip. I haven't driven the others so can't comment but would definitely say the CRV is excellent.

gizmos

I've got a Nissan XTrail which I bought new in 2002 and it is excellent - itss just the 2.0 litre petrol version but is great. Not too much of a gas guzzler however the new 2.5DCI is great too. Nissan always have offers on this free Sat Nav at the moment and I believe 0% IFC.

No problems with it and if I was changing vehicles would get another no problem

Huggins

You could get an Audi A4 or A6 TDi Estate - so long as it's a 'Quattro' (4wd) - if you aren't particularly fussed about real 'off roading'. These would be much more fun to drive on the motorways and a-roads than a 'full on 4x4'.