Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 07:44 PM |
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Another what car thread - new family wagon needed
Hey all,
So it looks like a new family wagon is the order of the day. SWMBO has a new job, which means she's working out in the sticks somewhat, lots of
country lanes and no phone signal.....
Currently we have a Cmax, which has been a great car, but the time is right to move it on and seek a new daily for her.
Requirements
Lots of space - family and labrador need regular ferrying
Reliable - see above lack of signal on daily commute
Frugal (ish) - current car does 30mpd ish and we'd like a bit more, but not a deal breaker
4x4 - see again location. In bad weather and winter, it'll be a requirement.
Towing - able to tow would be nice for track days
Suggestions so far
VW Touareg
Volvo XC90
BMW X3
Nissan x-trail
Honda CRV
Budget is 5-6k, happy to travel for the right one.
Any experiences you can share? Suggestions? Ones to avoid etc?
All help welcome!
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 07:58 PM |
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Get the Honda.
uber reliable stuff, and for the budget you will get a much better car.
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ReMan
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 08:00 PM |
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>2006 Rav4
like Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D XT4 silver 56 plate
Just shopping forr our second 45-50 on a run diesel, real 4wd when needed Toyota
[Edited on 14/6/14 by ReMan]
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JC
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 08:31 PM |
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Octavia 4x4?
We have a VRs which has been fab and flawless!
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joneh
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 08:38 PM |
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Jeep Patriot - a little agricultural but I love it. 07-11 (I think) has the 2.0 VW diesel 140bhp gets me 43mpg.
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ReMan
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 09:02 PM |
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Was doing the same just over a year ago and and looksd att all of your list but the VW
Figured the XC too new/thirsty/Flat cap, but was a poss
Honda just wasn't doing it for us
X3 seemed a bit expensive
Toyota seemed to hold their value well, which is where we went, but, due to circumstances this year, have pilled the miles on it so want to move it on
whilst its still below ave mileage and get another low mileage one. But looking for about 8k
[Edited on 14/6/14 by ReMan]
www.plusnine.co.uk
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 09:06 PM |
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Thanks guys keep it coming.
Patriot and rav4 added to the list.
I'd love the Octavia, but she has a bad back, so a higher door is good for moving junior about.
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joneh
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| posted on 14/6/14 at 09:44 PM |
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If you test drive a diesel CRV bung it in second as slow as you can and floor it checking for a wobble. They have a habit of knackering drive shafts,
followed by cv joints and then the gearboxes if left with wobbly driveshafts. Drive shafts are 1500 from Honda although there are some cheaper china
alternatives.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 15/6/14 at 05:43 PM |
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With Nissan diesels oil change history is very imporant, they need to have had nothing but fully synthetic used in the sump and oil changed
frequently.
With any other oil they tend to suffer turbo oil feed problems resulting in the turbo blow ups often wrecking the engine.
If run with even the cheapest supermarket fully synthetic from new there is unlikely to be a problem.
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