Elijah Doom 0 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I need something that can take dogs in the back, a bit of kit, go down the odd farm track, but also be suitable for ferrying the kids around and going to work. Nothing too big, thinking 3 door or small 5 door. Doesn't really need to be 4X4 either. Was thinking something like a Volvo V40 Cross Country? Don't want to break the bank. Any suggestions for a hatchback for country sports? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 You can't beat an estate for family, dogs and extra kit. The focus and Astra estates aren't massive motors for daily driving either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmad riley 1,337 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Subaru forester, big enough for all the hunting kit, family kit etc. All wheel drive and as easy as a hatchback to drive. Good visibility etc, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazbrowne 13 333 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Audi all road is my transport cheap enough and does more than one job 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moorside 642 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Beware anything with a dpf if youre only doing short trips. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
treecreeper 1,136 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Audi all road is my transport cheap enough and does more than one job I have the same not exactly cheap though depending on year/milage especially if out major goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Beware anything with a dpf if youre only doing short trips. Had to have the one on my van cut out and remap 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
busterbuster1969 313 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Skoda scout 4x4 massive boot, great on fuel, chugs along nicely... Got one myself as I need an all round motor for everything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Skoda scout 4x4 massive boot, great on fuel, chugs along nicely... Got one myself as I need an all round motor for everything Would that be the octavia scout? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lifelong cumbrian 1,793 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I have a old Skoda Octavia Estate, brilliant motor, loads of room in back. If you drive sensibly it will do a incredible 70 miles per gallon. Best motor i have ever had, my Mrs has a Skoda Fabia, another great motor. Next time i have to get another i will be getting a Soda Octavia scout, the 4 wheel drive model as i do a lot of fishing as well as ferreting and the 4wd would be useful, would bring down mpg but be worth it. I was talking to a guy the other day who had one, he said he would have nothing else. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I have a old Skoda Octavia Estate, brilliant motor, loads of room in back. If you drive sensibly it will do a incredible 70 miles per gallon. Best motor i have ever had, my Mrs has a Skoda Fabia, another great motor. Next time i have to get another i will be getting a Soda Octavia scout, the 4 wheel drive model as i do a lot of fishing as well as ferreting and the 4wd would be useful, would bring down mpg but be worth it. I was talking to a guy the other day who had one, he said he would have nothing else. I like them myself. The new ones get 58mpg (combined), that's only a book figure mind. 0-60 in 8.8 seconds and £110 per year road tax. Not bad for a big 4 wheel drive estate car. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craic 203 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Are they permanent. 4 wheel drive ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Are they permanent. 4 wheel drive ? Yeh they are 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craic 203 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks,sound like an ideal motor, must have a look at one 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
busterbuster1969 313 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) It's in permanent 4wd but in normal driving condition about 90% of the power directed to the front wheels, when the front wheels start to lose grip the car automatically sends power to the other wheels, this way it saves on the fuel. I got a say for me it's the perfect balance for a general mooching, family and travel to work car. MPG Wise it does around 45 Mpg with some spirited driving, if I drive like my wife it gets over 50 to 55mpg.. Edited August 19, 2016 by busterbuster1969 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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