Buying an old (up to 15 years old) used 4x4

I need a second car for a once-or-twice a week 60-mile journey on narrow twisty roads. I frequently meet large 4x4s and lorries speeding down the middle of the road, forcing me into hedgerows. Am I crazy to look for an old (10-years or more) CR-v or Vitara (or anything else) with an unlovable body that can take some abuse?

Asked on 31 July 2012 by old bat

Answered by Honest John
For this you need the biggest, meanest looking truck or pick up you can afford.
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