Buying a cheap 4x4 for winter driving

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Sun 4 Dec 2011 16:02
Buying a cheap 4x4 for winter driving - notahope

After the last two winters I'm looking to buy a cheap 4x4 for the winter period after last years' heavy snow.

Ideally not more than 2L any make but with a reputation for reliability. Seem to be quite a few Land Rover Freelanders around but have heard they aren't too reliable.

Any sugestion based on experience would be gratefully received.

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Sun 4 Dec 2011 16:15
Buying a cheap 4x4 for winter driving - 475TBJ

Subaru Legacy unless you need more ground clearance.

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Sun 4 Dec 2011 17:07
Buying a cheap 4x4 for winter driving - RT

Subaru Legacy unless you need more ground clearance.

Or Subaru Outback if you do need more ground clearance - at 200mm it's as high as a Freelander but with a flatter belly with undershields so it slides over mud/snow better.

And it's fun to drive in the dry !!

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