med Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Basically, Dad is looking to buy a 4x4 within the next few days, criteria is: 1) Diesel 2) very good reliabillity 3) has to be very well spec'd (sat nav, heated leathers etc) 4) pref have 1 years manufactures warranty. Basically, we go to france/swiss every year to go skiing on the alps, so it has to be very reliable, and be able to go up the alps when its snowing. looking at a ML 320 Cdi Sport, or maybe a Audi Q7 S-line. budget is upto £25k any ideas? or anyone know any well specd and decent priced ones? thanks, med Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just buy this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120373660247#ebayphotohosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Just buy this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120373660247#ebayphotohosting Now that i like Seems cheap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 The Range Rovers get very good reviews, the Audi will be very nice too and not as common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Toyota Landcruiser? http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/TOYOTA+LANDCRUISER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966561-4294967173/search.action?&sort=p_VehiclePrice|1&postcode=yo10+5hb&radius=1501&showMoreOptions=&referrer=quick&page=6 (7th down) If you're looking for something reliable, DON'T look at an ML! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 land rover, tdi vogue 2004? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 We bought a Dodge Nitro 2.8 Diesel with every extra you can get and I absolutley love it (the big hard looks are not to everyones liking or taste though). Good on fuel for motorway runs too which is a big plus;) Not much money either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Just buy this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120373660247#ebayphotohosting Thats nice, but not a diesel... Toyota Landcruiser? http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/TOYOTA+LANDCRUISER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966561-4294967173/search.action?&sort=p_VehiclePrice|1&postcode=yo10+5hb&radius=1501&showMoreOptions=&referrer=quick&page=6 (7th down) If you're looking for something reliable, DON'T look at an ML! now that is nice, really well spec'd! i thought the newer ML's are ok? i know the old ML's are unreliable land rover, tdi vogue 2004? No warranty on that age range. i heard that range rovers wernt that reliable We bought a Dodge Nitro 2.8 Diesel with every extra you can get and I absolutley love it (the big hard looks are not to everyones liking or taste though). Good on fuel for motorway runs too which is a big plus;) Not much money either i quite like it, although my dad doesnt like the looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 It's got to be a Landcruiser surely? That ticks all the boxes quite nicely. The newer ML's are better, but they still don't have a fantastic reliability record. I'm not sure when the point of change over is either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 New Toyota Hilux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.chelseatractors.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Well we have a few in the family: i have a L200 elegance mam new HSE discovery dad range rover Vogue and my bro has a Ford F350 King Ranch love my truck, and in a honest opinion the disco is alot better to drive than the range rover (hate driving it). And my bro's is just stupidly big and a pain in the arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 X5 - loads of toys, fun to drive and capable off road http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+X5/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-40-51-179-240-4294966581-4294967202/advert.action?R=200906328485316&distance=30&postcode=NN11+3NZ&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=X5&min_pr=&max_pr=25000&max_mileage=40000&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2006&vehicleRegLetter= or if fuel economy is not an issue http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+X5/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-114-240-4294966581-4294967202/advert.action?R=200906328130950&distance=61&postcode=NN11+3NZ&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=X5&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2005&vehicleRegLetter=55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hmm true the X5 is very nice to drive. Do not get a manual though, they are absolutely awful to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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