jcm 2,326 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Been looking at this motor the 2.5 diesel but carnt find many genuine owner reviews on this motor and engine model. Basically wanting to know what there like to drive, major issues/common problems fuel economy and running costs what is the tax on these are tyres expensive or reasonable ? I'm looking for owners personal views on them as I'm wanting a hardy motor that I can run up and down the country with a few dogs and hunting equipment in the back as well as family life as two cars is not ideal so it's gotta be able to fit into my hunting/family life. I currently own an estate but that wet dirty dog smell is horrible and puts my partner off getting into the car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as88 146 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 If its a family car doing a lot of miles you may aswell be getting a cheap estate for the dogs, pick up will do around 30 mpg,£290 road tax, around £500 for a decent set of tyres, not had a rodeo personally but the are a decent truck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcm 2,326 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 If its a family car doing a lot of miles you may aswell be getting a cheap estate for the dogs, pick up will do around 30 mpg,£290 road tax, around £500 for a decent set of tyres, not had a rodeo personally but the are a decent truck I currently have a Ford Focus estate getting 50mpg and it is a decent car for the hunting side but it stinks and my partner constantly complains about it which is why I was thinking of a pick up so I can keep the dogs out the cab so there is no wet dog smell, I understand a pick up will be more expensive to run than my current car but it does have its benefits compared to my estate car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as88 146 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I may have the tax wrong? I know where you are coming from with the smells etc, if costs arnt an issue then id go for it. If its just to use to get to places then id go for a car unless it will be used off road regular. Audi a4 estate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcm 2,326 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I may have the tax wrong? I know where you are coming from with the smells etc, if costs arnt an issue then id go for it. If its just to use to get to places then id go for a car unless it will be used off road regular. Audi a4 estate Obviously cost will come into it as if it's gunna cost a fortune then I'll stick with an estate, atm I don't do any off roaring but if I got a 4x4 then I would Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackdog92 2,047 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Have you had a look at the VW caddy maxi van? Its a crew cab with decent space in the back for dogs & gear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as88 146 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 They are a decent truck though if you do go for a truck, we are only here once give 1 a try Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Most pickups are taxed as light goods vehicles - £225 per year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I have the Isuzu D max blade twin turbo ... Love it best truck I have owned so far ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcm 2,326 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I have the Isuzu D max blade twin turbo ... Love it best truck I have owned so far ....... I doubt I would be able to afford that spec but they look great trucks, I'm looking at the rodeo which was renamed dmax in the uk, what mpg you returning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Around 32 mpg but I am running 18 inch mud tyres on mine so I suppose I could get a bit more with road tyres .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcm 2,326 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Around 32 mpg but I am running 18 inch mud tyres on mine so I suppose I could get a bit more with road tyres .... That's good with mud tyres Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Yeah I am happy with it all round I must say ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcm 2,326 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Yeah I am happy with it all round I must say ...... How you finding it off the Tarmac ? How much to fill the tank ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 68 quid to fill the tank ... It's handled the off-road work fine so far ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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