Question:
This may seems like a simple question but I cant seem to get an answer by trawling through the web.
We are a family of 5 with a possibility of a new one on the way. We also intend to buy a 'BIG' dog so we need a 6/7 seater with plenty of boot space..
Simple ? NO !
First problem.. I want to spend less than £5k
Second problem..The chancellor !.. I really wanted a 95/96 Discovery 300Tdi but I'm worried Gordon is going to make my life hell very soon !
Can you help me by making any suggestions.
Many thanks
Answers:
Is a 1994 BMW for $3,900 and 144,000 a deal or not worth it?
Be careful when buying though, the 2nd Generation 2.4 is prone to Head Gasket Failure so KEEP AWAY FROM THIS UNLESS IT HAS HAD A NEW HEAD GASKET.
For under £5,000 you will get more than a decent 3.0TDI Intercooled new model with all of the extras. Superb value for money with good-ish fuel economy (25-32 MPG).
SSR-G is the one to get.
www.toyotahilux.com RoughTrax for parts
www.hiluxsurf.co.uk Owners Club WELL WORTH A VISIT. SEE FOR SALE SECTION.
Since gas went past $3/gal, the used car market is flooded with large cars & trucks here in the US. Maybe you could import one there.
Big family, big dog, big problem - NOT!
Disco 300 is good but would be very cramped for space.
Have a look at a Mitsubishi Delica 2800.
This is a Jap import, based on a Shogun floorpan with all Shogun bits BUT has an MPV body. I bought a 7 seat version, with cristal lite roof for extra light. Has all the toys, 4WD, and can pull our caravan with little effort. I get around 25mpg running, 22mpg towing! Loads of room inside and with 7 proper seats took 6 full size adults on a 300 mile journey recently. Excellent views, auto box with o/drive, totally effortless cruising. Most come out of Japan at 10 yrs old, cost around £4 - 5 k. Height is a problem, mine is over 7ft tall so no multi-storey car parks! Look down on Range Rovers with scorn! Discos fit in the boot!! Bit quirky on looks but one of the most capable vehicles I have ever owned. (Most parts from main dealer within 24 hrs - big stuff - up to 1 week - better than F**d!)
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