T2 - what next?

[(RIP) PLANK]

I have owned several Terranos over a number of years along with many other 4x4s. I know this will probably be my last one as they are all getting older and I have never found a newer one that I was convinced by.

So what's next? any suggestions?

[briggie]

vw amarok

[puddle hoppers inc.]

i reckon i will go for a disco 3 or nissan pathfinder next tbh, prefer the pathfinder. but i dont off road so ability doesnt really come into it.

[briggie]

vw tuareg

[stevo]

there are a lot of able 4x4s out there, however, once you start buying newer cars (post 2006 I think) then the road tax increases to a point where its just not viable to purchase them second hand as we do now.

The appeal of the terrano for me is that for what you get, they are cheap and reliable, and don't have the cult following of say a defender, or landcruiser.

So I reckon something petrol based maybe, or my bicycle

[puddle hoppers inc.]

Originally Posted by stevo

there are a lot of able 4x4s out there, however, once you start buying newer cars (post 2006 I think) then the road tax increases to a point where its just not viable to purchase them second hand as we do now.

The appeal of the terrano for me is that for what you get, they are cheap and reliable, and don't have the cult following of say a defender, or landcruiser.

So I reckon something petrol based maybe, or my bicycle

that said, we go to wales(benar beach) as often as possible, there is a gorgeous tho far from new and far from pristine lwb defender on rusty steels with huge wheels that i look at everytime and say to myself "oooh umph", but then i think mpg and stuff. i will take a pic tomorrow. its bound to be there!

[MudLifeCrisis]

Love my Terracan

[stinka]

Budget ?

If its pretty big, on a year old truck I'd say an amarok, my mates is fantastic !

Other than that I love the hilux and the new Isuzu dmax is a very nice bit of kit

[stevo]

Originally Posted by puddle hoppers inc.

that said, we go to wales(benar beach) as often as possible, there is a gorgeous tho far from new and far from pristine lwb defender on rusty steels with huge wheels that i look at everytime and say to myself "oooh umph", but then i think mpg and stuff. i will take a pic tomorrow. its bound to be there!

I know what you mean - I love defenders, and have had loads, and the MPG isn't as bad as you think!

However, before a trip, I used to spend a weekend changing oils etc, and preparing not to break down!

[rustic]

As we may longer be towing the boat when the Mav pops it's clogs, I was thinking my next motor could be a Skoda Yetti, 4x4 version of course, any feed back good or bad

Top gear managed to land a helicopter on one of them, not something I need to do, but could come in handy.

Diesel capable of 45-50 mpg on a good day.

Some good tyres for the winter and sorted.

It looks a bit box like but seem fairly reliable as far as I have heard.

best regards,

Rustic

[larson]

hilux are nice but if i had money it would defenatly be a landcruser

[DEE]

Originally Posted by rustic

As we may longer be towing the boat when the Mav pops it's clogs, I was thinking my next motor could be a Skoda Yetti, 4x4 version of course, any feed back good or bad

Top gear managed to land a helicopter on one of them, not something I need to do, but could come in handy.

Diesel capable of 45-50 mpg on a good day.

Some good tyres for the winter and sorted.

It looks a bit box like but seem fairly reliable as far as I have heard.

best regards,

Rustic

All i can tell you from my friend who has one Nice car he says BUT like a drink

[puddle hoppers inc.]

Originally Posted by rustic

As we may longer be towing the boat when the Mav pops it's clogs, I was thinking my next motor could be a Skoda Yetti, 4x4 version of course, any feed back good or bad

Top gear managed to land a helicopter on one of them, not something I need to do, but could come in handy.

Diesel capable of 45-50 mpg on a good day.

Some good tyres for the winter and sorted.

It looks a bit box like but seem fairly reliable as far as I have heard.

best regards,

Rustic

what do they weigh? i always thought they were a bit small?

[puddle hoppers inc.]

Originally Posted by stinka

Budget ?

If its pretty big, on a year old truck I'd say an amarok, my mates is fantastic !

Other than that I love the hilux and the new Isuzu dmax is a very nice bit of kit

ooh the amorak! it is huuuugggge! looks good, only problem is i work on the railway and it sounds like anorak lol! its baby hummer size isnt it?

[stinka]

Nah it's same size as the rest of the double cabs, only a tad wider, maybe 6 inches if that