Bassman62 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 The one at the scrap yard I'm really peed off I was going to post exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 As long as your not wanting to do any hard core off-roading, you'd probably find a 4x4 estate car better for mpg. The octavia scout for example will do over 50mpg (what car lists av. mpg 57.4). You'd probably find that people are kinder to you in traffic too.Yeh but there's no status in those especialy on school runs or popping down to sainsburys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 toyota hilux or nissan navara easy Espacialy when parked across two disabled bays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Landrover Discovery.....my mate has one. It was the only vehicle moving when we camped on a snow filled field last winter. (it wasn't snow filled when we camped, but the following day.....) The discovery towed off every caravan and the cars too. I have a picture of my daughters Toyota (4x4) being recovered by the Discovery. She weren't happy, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I'd go with the option for the estate car with 4x4 personally. Skoda Ocatavia 4x4 TDI would be my shout if you are after something that will handle the snow & not drive like a bus for the other 48 weeks of the year when there is no snow! If you look at reliability facts & figures german & japanese make the most reliable cars.....Skoda are all VW parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigmason Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A land rover discovery is the best 4x4 in particular the es model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 i am looking for a new used car to buy and would like a diesel 4x4 that is a good runner in these extreme wintery conditions. something that is economical, reliable and does not cost a bomb to maintain. i would appreciate any suggestions. cheers A land rover discovery is the best 4x4 in particular the es model Perhaps you should read the original post again.... Economical & relaible were words mentioned! See link below..... http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/other-uk-business/2010/07/23/land-rover-reliability-condemned-by-consumer-magazine-65233-26917545/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Perhaps you should read the original post again.... Economical & relaible were words mentioned! See link below..... http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/other-uk-business/2010/07/23/land-rover-reliability-condemned-by-consumer-magazine-65233-26917545/ Gone the way of so many UK vehicles sadly. In the early 50s when the world wanted every Landrover produced we failed to deliver as it would have meant massive but worthwhile reinvestment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Series 2 Landie, without a doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dude Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 As long as your not wanting to do any hard core off-roading, you'd probably find a 4x4 estate car better for mpg. The octavia scout for example will do over 50mpg (what car lists av. mpg 57.4). You'd probably find that people are kinder to you in traffic too. Estate cars with 4x4 are all very well, but not much more use in snow and ice than 2 wheel drive cars unless you swap the standard road tyres for off-road tyres. Swapping the tyres/wheels will invalidate your insurance unless you pay more on your premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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