some bloke 60 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I used to rate the Pinin - still do as a tool to get out of almost anywhere but I'll never forgive Mitsubishi UK about not undersealing them for the UK's salted roads - they rust like buggery. It failed the MOT this year with umpteen massive holes in difficult to weld places. Their GDI engines also get bunged up with carbon and run lumpy - and noisy tappets are a known niggle too. I replaced it with a Honda CR-V but wish I'd took a better look at the ground clearance rather than be more interested in checking it was factory undersealed and without a hint of rust at nearly 16 years old. lovely runner too. I've grown out of getting into dodgy places just for the hell of it now though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dewclaw69 484 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 subaru forester. bulletproof engines and permanent 4wd with a high and low box. i've had 2 foresters and 2 jimnys. jimny ok for playing in the mud but the forester beats it hands down on all round useability and just as good off road Bit low though, my mate (who has offroaded farther in reverse than I have done forwards) won't follow my Jimmy in quite a few spots we've been on the moor. Cheers, D. all depends what you do D. Followed many a fourtrak and defender in a forester albeit with decent a/t tyres not the sh*te they're specced with. they easily have the ground clearnce of a freelander. no drama and in comfort. the jimny is fragile. rotten boot floors, suspension like glass and when lifted the're poorly geared. to get a jimny anywhere near the spec of a landy you might as well buy a landy. good fun though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Aiken 253 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I can't fault my Jeep Grand Cherokee! 1998 £800 with the bullet proof 4.0lt 6 cyl engine. Never had a fault in 3 years, fast and pulls like a tank! Edited September 8, 2015 by David Aiken 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR RABBIT 715 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Was looking at jeep cherokee crd 56 to 07 plate but don't know much about them..for getting parts or reliable. .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,596 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Toyota RAV4 d4d cracking motor and brill on fuel. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,322 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Suzuki grand vitara 2.5 v6 twin cam goes like shite of a shovel on road and with a a hi/lo 2wd/4wd box capable of most things off road 30 honest mpg I use mine as a everyday motor and never had a problem in the 3 years I've had it and if you do get a problem parts are cheep as chips 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 3,968 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 it is a shame they dont make the fourtracs now.and why are all small 4x4s ugly looking ,the shogun swb is terrible,yeti s a pope mobile.etc etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dewclaw69 484 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 just about to buy my 3rd subaru forester. As an all round vehicle i've never had anything better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmad riley 1,336 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 just about to buy my 3rd subaru forester. As an all round vehicle i've never had anything better. Glad you've wrote that I've just bought one and love it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dewclaw69 484 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 just about to buy my 3rd subaru forester. As an all round vehicle i've never had anything better. Glad you've wrote that I've just bought one and love it. get a decent set of all terrains on it and it won't be getting stuck. hankook dynapro atm rf10 or maxxis 771 would be my choice. good on road and off and high mileage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I think there is a big hole in the market for an uncomplicated, easy to repair, reliable, small to medium 4wd. Suzuki could do a bigger and updated Jimny, with a tried and test 1.6 petrol or 2 ltr diesel engine. Soft top or with a ridged removable top. No carpet inside just vinyl for easy cleaning, like a van. I am sure more knowledgable people on here could add a lot to my suggestions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bodach 25 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Dacia Duster 4x4 for soft off roading, cheap road tax and value. Mine does it all for me shooting, fishing, feeding pheasants, dog carring and no fancy electronics to worry about. B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dewclaw69 484 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I think there is a big hole in the market for an uncomplicated, easy to repair, reliable, small to medium 4wd. Suzuki could do a bigger and updated Jimny, with a tried and test 1.6 petrol or 2 ltr diesel engine. Soft top or with a ridged removable top. No carpet inside just vinyl for easy cleaning, like a van. I am sure more knowledgable people on here could add a lot to my suggestions. i think you're bang on with that and with the demise of the defender the hole gets bigger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg1086 52 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Those defenders are great but soo expensive which puts them out of reach for alot of people as you dont want to spend all that money only to get it covered in crap and damaged off road. Any news on the defender replacement Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dewclaw69 484 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 happy days. deal done on the forester. collecting tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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