longy0710 2 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Guys Finally been allowed a 4x4 by the missus after months of nagging! But i am unsure of what to get? It will be used by our lass as her car so needs to be smallish and easily manouverable. I have a dog that will need fit in, and when i have it, it will be used as a shooting vehicle in fields so needs to be good off road. i have around £2000-£2500 to spend and would like something nice. had my eye on a couple of Pajero's but m,ost are Automatic (need Manual). Any advice as always is much appreciated Thanks Longy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithie 2,427 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 if your not going hard core off roading i would look at a terrano diesel. they are a strong engine ( london taxi engine) and more than good enough for a field. look for rust aas some rust badley 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
long dogs 580 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 sj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longy0710 2 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 thanks gents, long dogs, why the SJ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
long dogs 580 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 thanks gents, long dogs, why the SJ? will get any were bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
countrylife 6 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 if you can afford it bud ,i would buy a hilux 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dirty twister 31 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 if your not going hard core off roading i would look at a terrano diesel. they are a strong engine ( london taxi engine) and more than good enough for a field. look for rust aas some rust badley i thought london black cabs always used transit 2.5 di ?is that what is in terrano's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samearl14 11 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 He said small and manouverable and someones suggests a Hilux?! SWB Pajeros are small and manouverable, but are a bit thirsty. But then again show me a 4x4 that isnt! I love mine but its the 2.8 automatic. And i much prefer it to the manual pajero. The new shape Suzuki Jimnys are ok but very small inside and iv fitted new gearboxs to a few. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
masmiffy 82 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Vitara! We use a short wheel base for lamping and its ideal recon the long wheelbase in diesel should be OK fo the dogs. Was told the Nissan Xtrail in diesel is quite economical not sure about off road tho? Edited February 15, 2012 by masmiffy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnrthrfrd 223 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I have a s reg terrano 2.7 and it goes any were and the wife uses it some times I have found it first class. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hare hunter 8 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 well said samearl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chickenstu 3 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Fourtrak are a good bus. 3.1 SWB Trooper perhaps- but they might be a bit big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samearl14 11 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Vitara! We use a short wheel base for lamping and its ideal recon the long wheelbase in diesel should be OK fo the dogs. Was told the Nissan Xtrail in diesel is quite economical not sure about off road tho? Steer well clear of X-Trails! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Had a SWB Pajero for 9 months now it's the 2.5 version and it's a great work horse, the only problem I've had is the water pump packed in cost me £270.00 to get it renewed. Other than that it's a bit slow but then again it's going to be when compared to a modern daily saloon car. To be honest I would have another in a heart beat if I got rid as its a cracking shooting/dog wagon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul roberts 88 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 toyota rav ideal for wife aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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