Yet another what car?

[Rannsachair]

Outside the box

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Euro 6 does not appeal

 

[Migmac]

Did you tighten the bolts with the suspension hanging? Quickest way to destroy bushes.

No, just a rubbish replacement part

 

[iNf]

Lots of Kia Sportage 4wd auto about. Don't know what the older ones are like to drive.

 

[addjunkie]

Lots of Kia Sportage 4wd auto about. Don't know what the older ones are like to drive.

My son has a 16 plate Hyundai equivalent, its not bad to be honest. But think and older Rav4 better

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

I've had x2 Hyundai Tucsons (2015/2019)...both were excellent. The second one was fully loaded...heated seats in the rear, vented in the front!

With the Tucson you need to pick the right engine...my first was a 2.0 diesel manual and that really suited the car very well. I think they did a 4wd version too. Second was the 1.6T petrol...it was quite quick but I preferred the diesel.

 

[iNf]

I've had x2 Hyundai Tucsons (2015/2019)...both were excellent. The second one was fully loaded...heated seats in the rear, vented in the front!

With the Tucson you need to pick the right engine...my first was a 2.0 diesel manual and that really suited the car very well. I think they did a 4wd version too. Second was the 1.6T petrol...it was quite quick but I preferred the diesel.

Sportage and tucson are the same car in different clothes so just a matter of the best deal.

 

[AVI_8]

I visited a friend yesterday who stays down a farm road, I took the Jag and when turning to park at their drive I got one rear wheel on the grass, just sank into mud and would not come out I tried rolling back and ended up stuck and had to get 2 friends to push me out and the car covered in mud! I have been visiting them for almost 20 years and first time, though I always took my Defender. Reminded me why I want 4WD.

I have been looking at a few of the cars suggested.

@sako243 I looked at L322's they are beautiful interiors, not many petrols unfortunately and looking at MOT histories of a couple for sale near the 100k mile mark their mot histories seem really poor - lots of brake, suspension and steering failures. As you say a lot of car for the money - though my wife hates them - a bit too flash for her and ideally I want something she can drive too.

@roofman X5's do seem great cars - not many in Scotland with under 100k in my price range.

I do keep looking at Volvo XC90's, After many years with almost every model of Saab I have a soft spot for Volvo, I like a car with a good heater/demister and plenty room - again very few for sale in Scotland with under 150k miles in my price range - will keep looking.

Have a look at X3’s as well, I’ve had a couple of X5’s currently have an X3, almost as big inside but quite a bit lighter = better economy.
Don’t look at 2 litre engines, the 3 litre is a far better engine, current one I have is the 35D 3 litre, twin scroll turbo has fantastic torque.
Been driving BMW’s for the past 30 years and never had a big bill, look after them and they should be reliable in my experience, I do my own maintenance so no labour costs, people who get big bills are generally going to a franchised dealer, first thing they do is ask you if you need finance for your repairs.

 

[Turbo]

What about a Skoda Yeti 4x4. A friend replaced his Disco with one and loves it. Lower running costs, more comfortable, nicer to drive and nearly as capable off road on good tyres.

 

[Tinbasherdan]

interestingly, dacia just won the dakar........... cant be that bad

 

[bricol]

interestingly, dacia just won the dakar........... cant be that bad

I would suggest the only thing the winning Dacia has with a production car is the name.

New Defender won it's class and did at least look like one - but again, I suspect not much in common with a vehicle on the showroom floor, which also won't come with a team of mechanics to rebuild it for you every night.

 

[Robotstar5]

I would suggest the only thing the winning Dacia has with a production car is the name.

New Defender won it's class and did at least look like one - but again, I suspect not much in common with a vehicle on the showroom floor, which also won't come with a team of mechanics to rebuild it for you every night.

A bit like the group B rally cars of the 80's, they used the model name but not many production parts.

 

[seriesonewelder]

I would suggest the only thing the winning Dacia has with a production car is the name.

New Defender won it's class and did at least look like one - but again, I suspect not much in common with a vehicle on the showroom floor, which also won't come with a team of mechanics to rebuild it for you every night.

The class (stock) rules dictate what can be changed.
This is worth watching to help understand the rules.

 

[badabec]

Or a 2CV

To Celebrate 75Years of the 2CV — 2 Ladies Will Drive One In Dakar - Citroënvie!

citroenvie.com

 

[qwakers]

petrol merc c class estate would meet all your criteria. probably find one in your budget quite easily, the petrol ones arent popular.

 

[Turbo]

A bit like the group B rally cars of the 80's, they used the model name but not many production parts.

I think on the Metro 6R4 it was only the badge and door handles that was shared with the shopping car.

 

[Bullet2012]

I think on the Metro 6R4 it was only the badge and door handles that was shared with the shopping car.

Door skins, headlamps, windscreen, indicators.

 

[Rannsachair]

Thanks for all the suggestions folks, have hummed and hawed quite a bit and decided to look for one of the last first generation Volvo XC90's 2012-2014 with the 2.4 D5 (200HP)

Ideally I will wait for something with under 100k miles and a full service history.

If it does not come with a tow bar I will get one for a trailer for tip runs and carrying logs. I plan to build a plywood liner for the back to protect the interior when using as a van for tools.

Looking at servicing and cambelt change - nothing looks too hard.

I think it is a good size to use as a van when need, has 4wd, reasonable power and economy with a degree of luxury. The X5 is a close runner up.

Lump sum for pension should be in the bank this week and the search starts in earnest.

Thanks again for all the suggestions, I am probably being a bit extravagant in terms of running costs though like the idea of a 7 seater (I am the designated driver for a pub quiz team and will save using 2 cars as a team of 6, also I have 4 grand daughters).

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

Volvo XC90's 2012-2014 with the 2.4 D5 (200HP)

On the earlier big engine petrol XC90s they had some gearbox issues....might only be the early petrols though due to the higher power output...I'm not 100% sure.

 

[Rannsachair]

On the earlier big engine petrol XC90s they had some gearbox issues....might only be the early petrols though due to the higher power output...I'm not 100% sure.

I believe they can: though earlier ones were worse than the later 6 speed. I will do a flush and transmission oil change if nop evidence of being done.

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

will do a flush and transmission oil change

Be careful....I did that on my XC70 and broke the gearbox.

Detergents in the new fluid lifted dirt which broke the solenoids. I managed to fix it by replacing the solenoids but it wasn't fun.

With hindsight I wish I had fitted a magnafine filter before doing the fluid just to catch any dirt...I even did the change 1l at a time .