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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