Born Hunter 17,763 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 LOL, I can't believe we've has a shit ton of suggestions and nobody has asked what money you are looking at spending! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Suzuki Jimny. http://www.kapsuzuki4x4.co.uk/news/index.php Get a diesel one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg1086 52 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 LOL, I can't believe we've has a shit ton of suggestions and nobody has asked what money you are looking at spending! yeah sorry about that i think ill be able to spend around 7 thousand and with the mileage that i am doing it needs to be ok on fuel. My boss has a new 61 reg l200 and can get 39mpg and i really like that so maybe something like that but i am open to suggestions really. I have also been thinking about just getting a cheap POS because of the miles i do whatever i buy will be worth nothing in 3 or 4 years time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,917 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Subaru forester Thats £ + a week just on fuel getting to and from work,i love my forester to bits but it's sat on my drive and i use a derv corsa van every day for very litte fuel money 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg1086 52 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Subaru forester Thats £ + a week just on fuel getting to and from work,i love my forester to bits but it's sat on my drive and i use a derv corsa van every day for very litte fuel money i dont really want to run two vehicles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,917 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I don't either mate,that's why it's sat sorn on the drive way but i just can't bring myself to flog the forester as their great motors but just to thirsty for every day use when your a poor man like me .... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 LOL, I can't believe we've has a shit ton of suggestions and nobody has asked what money you are looking at spending! yeah sorry about that i think ill be able to spend around 7 thousand and with the mileage that i am doing it needs to be ok on fuel. My boss has a new 61 reg l200 and can get 39mpg and i really like that so maybe something like that but i am open to suggestions really. I have also been thinking about just getting a cheap POS because of the miles i do whatever i buy will be worth nothing in 3 or 4 years time That does sound good for a pick up! I've got a FL2 and get 42mpg on a 70mph run, 36mpg day to day. Considering you do a hell of a lot of road miles commuting, it really is 'compact SUV' territory. But I think I'd perhaps be running two vehicles... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 20,611 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I've got a 2.5 v6 g vitara and I use it as a all purpose wagon and it does the job well I get a honest 30mpg.. 2/4 wd hi lo box its cheep to maintain not that I've had to do any repairs yet in the 3 years I've had it its only had new pads and tyres there fairly basic but I see that as a good point for a utility vehicle there's also plenty enough grunt in the lo end to piss of the boy races at the lights..I didn't think I would but I've come to really like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I've got a 2.5 v6 g vitara and I use it as a all purpose wagon and it does the job well I get a honest 30mpg.. 2/4 wd hi lo box its cheep to maintain not that I've had to do any repairs yet in the 3 years I've had it its only had new pads and tyres there fairly basic but I see that as a good point for a utility vehicle there's also plenty enough grunt in the lo end to piss of the boy races at the lights..I didn't think I would but I've come to really like it. Is that petrol? My brother has a 5 door GV V6 and really likes it. It can shift for a biggish motor! For the level of off roading that most of us do, these vehicles are perfectly capable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 You could have this bad boy for £4000 ...... yy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 20,611 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I've got a 2.5 v6 g vitara and I use it as a all purpose wagon and it does the job well I get a honest 30mpg.. 2/4 wd hi lo box its cheep to maintain not that I've had to do any repairs yet in the 3 years I've had it its only had new pads and tyres there fairly basic but I see that as a good point for a utility vehicle there's also plenty enough grunt in the lo end to piss of the boy races at the lights..I didn't think I would but I've come to really like it. Is that petrol? My brother has a 5 door GV V6 and really likes it. It can shift for a biggish motor! For the level of off roading that most of us do, these vehicles are perfectly capable. yes its petrol and yes with the twin cam they can shift for what they are and more than capable of the green lanes I use it for. I got mine on 54 plate with only 21k on the clock for £3500 it was only used for pulling a caravan averaging less than 5k a year full history and a 3 year warranty from Bristol Street motors suzuki who sold it when it was new...It still only has 41 k on it ...absolute bargain imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil82 1,080 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Suzuki Jimny. http://www.kapsuzuki4x4.co.uk/news/index.php Get a diesel one. for some unknown reason, Suzuki never brought the diesel here officially so if you find one, it will be an import, but sod doing 90 miles a day in one them 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Suzuki Jimny. http://www.kapsuzuki4x4.co.uk/news/index.phpGet a diesel one. for some unknown reason, Suzuki never brought the diesel here officially so if you find one, it will be an import, but sod doing 90 miles a day in one themI know they never bought a diesel here. If you click the link its a firm which specialise in engine changes, as well as body conversions. If I get into sheep in the way I am planning I will be getting a pick version, as they are cheaper to run and a damn sight more comfortable than a Polaris/Gator etc. With the low ground pressure tyres they will be easier on the land than a quad as well as being more versatile... Good for running the dogs off the back too! (Lamping or sheep dogs) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg1086 52 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 You could have this bad boy for £4000 ...... yy what is it like on fuel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 It does around 32 to the gallon but that's becaus I have put a grands worth of bf Goodrich mud terrains on it ... But with those and the two inch lift the truck will go anywhere ... The back is also shelved out and there there is a mount on the roof with an internal handle for a lamp for night shooting .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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