A challenge......................

Jon D · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject: A challenge......................

Hey all........
I am looking at a new vehicle.
4x4 inc low box, 30mpg+ , space for 4 and dog.
The big one £1500 ish maybe pushing to £2000.

A big ask, I know.

Thanks in advance

holyzeus · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject:

At that money, a Disco.
There are literally thousands to choose from

Jon D · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject:

Urgh green oval??????
Surely a disco will struggle to make 30mpg on the twists and hills of north wales

parrotveasey81 · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject:

scut44 · Guest

I think we are asuming you ment a diesel.

Is it for offroading that you need the low box, & are you towing?
30mpg on a disco shouldnt be a problem.
What vehicle meeting your criteria do you think will better it?

Have you tried 'Autotrader online'.

Always a good way to see what your money buys.
Remembering that a 'asking price' is only that.
their hopes & wishes.(starting point for a haggle)

Typed in your price range & 4x4 and see what comes up in your area, & then further afield.
good luck.
george

Jon D · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject:

fourtrak is a little small. I currently have a Shogun SWB 3L LPG.
It is on the small side for what I want now but it does 200 miles for £30 and it's replacement would have to match this at the minimum.

holyzeus · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:51 pm Post subject:

Ok be abit more specific.
Is a sort roader ok for you?
Guess it is if you have a Shogun

Jon D · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

Needs a low box as I do go laning a fair bit and pay'n'play sites.
My shogun is lifted 3" and runs 31" MT's and has a rear locker. I don't really expect what ever I replace it with to be as capable.

Any other suggestions??????

Jon D · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject:

What about Tropper's??? I have seen a couple of 2000 ish plate ones with the 3L diesel.

I have heard of problems with some isuzu engines but I have no idea which.

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paul_c · Off-Road Guru Joined: 17 May 2009 Odometer: 1378

Tricky to get the size of anything bigger than a Shogun/Pajero SWB with the fuel economy of 30+mpg - maybe a Vitara LWB diesel? Unsure what price these are, though?

Pajero 2.5 diesel manual would tick all the boxes except it might be too small and not quite achieve 30mpg.

The problem is, if you want a 'proper' off roader that generally means a separate chassis, and that means heavy, and that means less fuel economy. And also less interior room.

Vauxhall Frontera?????

bk · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

A cherry on gas.....dirt cheap

cynic-al · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:38 pm Post subject:

can you not get the same as what you have but LWB then swap the LPG and other addons?

JoelP · Winch Assistant Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Odometer: 81

15p per mile seems very optimistic for any 4x4. My jeep averages 23p per mile, thats a 2.5 diseasel.

Would agree with the above, if you're happy with the mitsi then just get the bigger version.

muddymesser · Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject:

what about a lwb 2.8 paj/shogun ?

Jon D · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:31 am Post subject:

Well although my shogun has had a resonable amount of punishment it does seem to have been a pain the backside. I have never had a car have so many problems as this one which is another reason I am leaning towards a diesel.

The LPG system has developed many faults though the 20K i have owned it for and as a result I have now replaced most of the front end of the system.
The plugs and leads have also been replaced.
3 services to keep it happy.
New stud axle, bearings, CV, half shalf and stud axle carrier.
All of which add up as the LPG work has to be done in garage Evil or Very Mad

I think I may just have to give up the 4x4 and get a decent car. Can find some nice motors as soon as you take away the 4x4 bits.