Reply With QuoteI really enjoyed that and had seen it before but seem to recall that Amazon would still cost around £25k.Originally Posted by oiljam
Thanks for all the input folks - some great suggestions!
I've narrowed the list down a bit:
A Skoda Yeti or Octavia Scout (wife a bit brand-snooty)
Toyota Landcruiser or Hilux (can't seem to find a good one)
Some form of Land Rover - Freelander's still an option, Range Rover's seem plentiful, Disco's seem a little overpriced and the wife-favourite Evoque is really pushing the budget
A Volvo - XC60, XC70 or XC90
I really enjoyed that and had seen it before but seem to recall that Amazon would still cost around £25k.
Yes a "200 series" Landcruiser values are still quite high - TBH all Landcruiser values are still quite high and it's not unusual for leggy and tatty 20+yr old models (80 series, 100 series etc. both badged "Amazon") to fetch exorbitant prices. Prices for a decent one will be astronomical.
The main problem, as has been mentioned is tin worm - if you treat it early and keep on top of it, the mechanicals are pretty bombproof. So if you can find a "good" one at a decent price, snap it up!
My first thought was a Subaru and I see some have beat me to it.
We have a 2011 Legacy estate and think it is excellent. Large, comfortable, big boot, plenty of room in the back with reclining rear seats. Automatic, with what I think is an excellent CVT gearbox.
We would definitely get another one, although they don't make them anymore. The Outback is essentially the same, but a little more rugged.
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LR Defender, ' twisted' maybe.
If you do go for an Evoque make sure it has a good warranty..
Twisted on his budget would be impossible, unless it was literally twisted after an horrific accident
Last edited by Franky Four Fingers; 17th March 2023 at 20:42.
I vote for an Audi RS6!
Which xc90 do you have? I'm looking at them now.
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^This^ - cars don’t usually fare very well sitting about not moving the majority of the time. Add in the cost of insurance and road fund etc and it’d be the hire car option everytime if it were me.
I had a 2007 Subaru Forester XTEN with a remap to 250bhp. It would have covered all your requirements while being a LOT more fun.
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Another vote for the Yeti. Very comfy inside, lots of useful space, good mpg
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