Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000

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Mon 17 Feb 2014 21:30
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - pool182
I have decided to buy a 4x4, but which one? I like the look of the freelanders 05 for around 4500, but worried about reliability. Can anyone put my mind at ease? Or suggest an alternative?
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Mon 17 Feb 2014 22:06
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - daveyK_UK

Subaru?

What size 4x4 do you want?

Suzuki Jimny size or Amazon land cruiser size or something in between?

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Mon 17 Feb 2014 22:16
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - gordonbennet

In that class nearly all the Japanese and Korean competition will be more reliable £ for £.

Help to know more about what you want expect and need from the car.

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Tue 18 Feb 2014 10:21
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - Collos25

If you want to stay sain and have a bit of money in your wallet then stay away from all forms of Freelanders.

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Tue 18 Feb 2014 10:49
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - pool182
It's just a run a round really for bad weather and for towing a small trailer.

Would want it to be as economical as possible 30-35 mpg. Wouldn't want it any smaller than a landrover, and preferably five doors.
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Tue 18 Feb 2014 10:54
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - pool182
Like I said it would be used only around 8-10k miles per year. I live in a rural area and weather can be bad in the winter. I really like the look of the landrovers, but like I said I don't want to be spending a fortune on parts so am worried about the reliability.

I can pick an 04-05 landrover up for 4,400 roughly with 76k on the clock from a dealer with at least 3 months warranty.

It would be used a a 2nd car for a run around and the odd long journey at weekend etc.

Would appreciate any advice.

Thanks.
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Tue 18 Feb 2014 11:07
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - gordonbennet

My money at that budget would go on a Subaru Forester, it'll be petrol and will just about do your 30mpg, i haven't looked but i doubt you'll find a Diesel Forester in budget unless its been to the moon and back.

Foresters, assuming they've been looked after, are very reliable and durable, might be a shade smaller than the FL 1 but not a lot in it.

HJ's guides, both Reviews and real MPG, above, are well worth reading.

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Tue 18 Feb 2014 11:10
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - pool182
Thanks for the advice but I don't rally like them at all. I would prefer diesel and have heard its possible to get 35-40 mpg from a landrover.

I also value the high seating position these 4x4s offer.

Edited by pool182 on 18/02/2014 at 11:14

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Tue 18 Feb 2014 15:29
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - dervdave

Reliabilty, 4x4, 30mpg - a Toyota Hilux double cab and no need for a trailer

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Tue 18 Feb 2014 15:38
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - gordonbennet

Reliabilty, 4x4, 30mpg - a Toyota Hilux double cab and no need for a trailer

Oh yes, right badge too, and as it happens i've got a full set of new Yokohama tyres sitting in me garage for one of those, must get round to baying 'em.

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Tue 18 Feb 2014 23:15
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - pool182
I would want five doors.
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Wed 19 Feb 2014 08:11
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - xtrailman

Any car but a LR, the new ones are better, but not the older models.

Xtrail 2.5petrol would be reliable, with a excellent 4x4 system.

But rare and probably thirsty, diesel 136hp will give 40mpg, but with reduced reliability.

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Thu 20 Feb 2014 00:12
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - kerbed enthusiasm

"Xtrail 2.5petrol would be reliable, with a excellent 4x4 system."

Running one of these. A nice car to drive, deceptively quick and handling is noticeably different with 4wd engaged. Having owned a long run of diesels the fuel economy is pretty terrifying (25 -30 mpg) and I sometimes wish I'd spent the extra and bought a diesel but it would have taken years at the fuel pumps to recoop the initial expenditure (besides which, I've had my fill of faulty injector codes and engine warning lights!). I'm led to believe that most diesels will probably have their turbo/intercooler issues repaired by now. There's a very active and helpful X-trail UK forum should you wish to ask any further advice. Good luck in your search.

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Fri 21 Feb 2014 16:37
Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 - bananastand

I got a Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 petrol, leather, auto, FSH, 88000, for £2250. It does drink a lot though, 22 to 25 mpg. But for that money what am I complaining aboot?

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