CAD Monkey
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 08:45 PM |
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New motor advice please?
Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of changing the current tin top and was looking for some advice if anyone cares to help:
I currently have a V-Plate Vectra 2.0 SRi Hatchback, and I may be looking for a change.
Having struggled this weekend to get my timber for my build etc. I'm thinking about a 4x4. I don't do loads of miles, but we do trips to
Wales every 2 months or so, I want an auto, with as many toys as possible and lots of space (air con is a must) - what sort of vehicles should I look
at for around £2-3.5k? (I don't want another Vauxhall). The Vectra has a surprisingly huge boot, that will take 2 golf trolleys and 2 sets of
clubs so I want a bigger load space - plus something that looks decent with roof bars, I also may be looking at towing when the roadster gets a bit
further into the build.
I've looked at some Jeep Grand Cherokees:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-LIMITED-LEATHER-E-SEATA-P-GLASS_W0QQitemZ270123380899QQihZ017QQcategoryZ116505QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
but there seems to be a 50/50 split in opinion - I know they are thirsty (4.0 engines tend to be), but they are supposed to be very comfortable, but
some say reliability is an issue(?) with things like rear diffs etc. just packing up for no reason.
Anyone got any ideas? If I can't see anything looking good - I may have to get some bits for the Vec, but I'd rather not start adding
towbars etc.
[Edited on 28/5/07 by CAD Monkey]
[Edited on 28/5/07 by CAD Monkey]
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JoelP
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 08:46 PM |
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can you get some sort of toyota land cruiser for that money?
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CAD Monkey
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 08:54 PM |
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looks like the mileage on the Landcruisers might be a bit high for my money.
I think the Jeeps are cheap due to the engine size and thirst, but are they unreliable and expensive?
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ayoungman
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 09:03 PM |
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Discovery 
"just like that !"
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meany
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 09:21 PM |
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agree with discovery.
or what about
subaru legacy....not sure on the towing weight though.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 09:27 PM |
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Discovery/range rover running in LPG, lots of toys with no noise.
Make sure its a decent injection LPG kit, not a draw through piece of rubbish.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 10:21 PM |
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quote:
I don't want another Vauxhall
And here was me about to suggest an Omega MV6 estate...
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Simon
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| posted on 28/5/07 at 11:04 PM |
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Not being one to recommend anything foreign but a friend has just reaquainted herself (after a brief foray into Volvo ownership, which she detested
(sorry Sport) with a Chrysler Voyager.
Seats down it's like a van. A Transit Van!!!!! I reckon a 8'x4' sheet would lay flat.
I'm sort of toyi..... Not I'm NOT
ATB
Simon
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chockymonster
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| posted on 29/5/07 at 05:35 AM |
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I know you said no vauxhalls, but an Isuzu Trooper/Vauxhall Monterey would fit the bill.
If not then look at Mitsu Pajero/Shoguns
The Cherokee jeep does have major reliablity issues especially the older ones. Personally I wouldn't touch them with someone elses bargepole.
PLEASE NOTE - Responses on Forum Threads may contain Sarcasm and may not be suitable for the hard of Thinking.
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CAD Monkey
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| posted on 29/5/07 at 06:07 AM |
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Thanks for the replies guys, I'll look into the suggestions
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 29/5/07 at 08:00 AM |
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Get yourself a decent Estate car and forget the crappy 4x4's unless you are going to give it a good caning around some green lanes 
An Octavia Estate has a massive boot, and about 1000 times better build quality than the Vectra.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 29/5/07 at 08:02 AM |
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Focus TDCi estate (NOT a TDi or TDDi)
Get 8'x4' sheets of ali in the back of ours. It'll tow 1.25tonnes, and goes like stink. Oh and it averages 54mpg on a motorway run
[Edited on 29/5/07 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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02GF74
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| posted on 29/5/07 at 01:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
Get yourself a decent Estate car and forget the crappy 4x4's unless you are going to give it a good caning around some green lanes
An Octavia Estate has a massive boot, and about 1000 times better build quality than the Vectra.
he's right you know, unless it is a series land rover/defender or early range rover, the 4x4 (cayennes, toureg/BMW x5 etc) are just big
cumbersome road going vehicles; not effective off road and ytou wouldn't want to scratch the paint.
For moving stuff about, there is only one choice: volvo 850 T5 :p
or a diesel if you want to sacrifice performance for economy.
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