new 4x4, what to buy?

clivvy · 23-03-2013, 13:26

so, with the recent snow and all that, I started to wonder if there is a cheaper alternative to the Maverick. I was going to buy my OH a small car for her to get about in and use as a workhorse...but I already miss my Maverick very much. Anyway, I was thinking about a smaller 4x4, something to handle the snow and a bit of green laning or tracks when I get chance, but generally it'd be a road vehicle doing a bit of work.

I was thinking about looking at Suzuki Vitara 4U2, the estate version 3 door. They seem quite small, engine bay looks tidy and easy to work in, but I don't know too much about these cars. They are 1.6 petrol (well, that's what ill be looking at buying), anyone know much about these?

stinka · 23-03-2013, 13:30

Get a jimny

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 23-03-2013, 13:34

plank has had several vitaras

clivvy · 23-03-2013, 13:50

yeah, I really like the jimnys, but they are just out of budget!!

hopefully PLank will give me some input. I like the estate version of the Vitara-I don't want the soft top,. the estate 3 door likes nice and boxy which is what I want, and they are a lot small than the Maverick, so my Other Half will be more comfortable driving it..

as far as I know, they are still very good in the snow/off road..?

stinka · 23-03-2013, 13:52

Actually, I'd buy her this and tell her to wind her neck in

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...d=221205076145

clivvy · 23-03-2013, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinka

Actually, I'd buy her this and tell her to wind her neck in

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...d=221205076145

slobber!!! clearly, parking isn't a problem in this car!! I love it, but wahey out of budget!
awesome motor though..!

stinka · 23-03-2013, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

yeah, I really like the jimnys, but they are just out of budget!!

hopefully PLank will give me some input. I like the estate version of the Vitara-I don't want the soft top,. the estate 3 door likes nice and boxy which is what I want, and they are a lot small than the Maverick, so my Other Half will be more comfortable driving it..

as far as I know, they are still very good in the snow/off road..?

You can get a jimny for a grand

clivvy · 23-03-2013, 13:55

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Originally Posted by stinka

You can get a jimny for a grand

hmm...I shall look. I joined the Jimny club a while back, got some great feedback about them-they seem to be generally very decent motors...

davenclaire · 24-03-2013, 12:29

Be quick eBay 130870700617

clivvy · 24-03-2013, 12:38

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Originally Posted by davenclaire

Be quick eBay 130870700617

very nice! I'd have liked to se it before bidding though, just too far away!! TAX is higher as well on that :/

jims-terrano · 24-03-2013, 17:24

I haven't found much difference between LWB and SWB to be fair Clivvy. My Mrs manages perfectly well with ours but hates driving the other car. Looks a good deal that one in Halifax Clivvy.

clivvy · 24-03-2013, 17:29

I know but Heidi just wont like it. I know well enough, and if I came home with a LWB Terrano, she would be happy for me, but she would instantly hate the car. One of the many reasons for moving my Maverick on was to get Heidi a smaller car...its just this weather...it changes ones perspective again.

briggie · 24-03-2013, 17:35

if you can find one ....... how about a fiat panda 4x4

23-03-2013, 13:26	#1
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	new 4x4, what to buy? so, with the recent snow and all that, I started to wonder if there is a cheaper alternative to the Maverick. I was going to buy my OH a small car for her to get about in and use as a workhorse...but I already miss my Maverick very much. Anyway, I was thinking about a smaller 4x4, something to handle the snow and a bit of green laning or tracks when I get chance, but generally it'd be a road vehicle doing a bit of work. I was thinking about looking at Suzuki Vitara 4U2, the estate version 3 door. They seem quite small, engine bay looks tidy and easy to work in, but I don't know too much about these cars. They are 1.6 petrol (well, that's what ill be looking at buying), anyone know much about these?

23-03-2013, 13:34	#3
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	plank has had several vitaras __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

23-03-2013, 13:30	#2
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Get a jimny

23-03-2013, 13:50	#4
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	yeah, I really like the jimnys, but they are just out of budget!! hopefully PLank will give me some input. I like the estate version of the Vitara-I don't want the soft top,. the estate 3 door likes nice and boxy which is what I want, and they are a lot small than the Maverick, so my Other Half will be more comfortable driving it.. as far as I know, they are still very good in the snow/off road..?

23-03-2013, 13:52	#5
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Actually, I'd buy her this and tell her to wind her neck in http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...d=221205076145

24-03-2013, 12:29	#9
davenclaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south east Vehicle: terrano 2 lwb Posts: 816	Be quick eBay 130870700617

24-03-2013, 17:24	#11
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I haven't found much difference between LWB and SWB to be fair Clivvy. My Mrs manages perfectly well with ours but hates driving the other car. Looks a good deal that one in Halifax Clivvy.

24-03-2013, 17:29	#12
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I know but Heidi just wont like it. I know well enough, and if I came home with a LWB Terrano, she would be happy for me, but she would instantly hate the car. One of the many reasons for moving my Maverick on was to get Heidi a smaller car...its just this weather...it changes ones perspective again.

24-03-2013, 17:35	#13
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	if you can find one ....... how about a fiat panda 4x4