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Don't disagree, but what's the likihood of finding a good Panda 4x4 (either the 1.2 petrol or the 1.3 'Cross' diesel) at the right price price? (or at any price). They seem few and far between and those that you see are top money compared to when they were new, due, obviously, to their rarity value. Add in to the equation finding one within, say, 100 or 200 miles of where you live.....and finally, the colour you like, you really are asking a lot. If I also mentioned mileage you'd say I was asking for the earth.
The Terios is no longer sold new....and, of course, nor are any other Daihatsu's so you'd think twice before paying out for a car whose manufacturer have withdrawn from the UK.
Which leaves the Jimny. Plenty used in all the colours and all the sizes, but a bit tricky new, as I gather. Lots of admirers (whose number don't include Landrover owners, who regard them with scorn and derision, on the whole, judging by the abuse and bad mouthing on their forums.)
The Suzuki SX's and the Fiat equivalent 4x4's are pretty rare and probably not what's being asked for.
A friend has a 3 door Grand Vitara which managed his, quarter mile off the main road, steep snowy lane where the other two wheel drive cars didn't. (But they MIGHT have done better with winter tyres, of course).
I have a 2WD Yeti and have a set of winter tyres and steel wheels but haven't had it through the winter yet, and I don't live up a Spanish unmade lane....so haven't really contributed much, I'm afraid.
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