Cheapest 4x4 on a budget?

[Grendel]

I ended up getting a Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon back in Feb 2012 but havent even had it a year and its had gear box problems, New radiator then on saturday somthing else went pop on it emptying the coolant out in a few seconds so think i must of bought a dud impreza since all its been is problem after problem and havent even had it 12 months yet. Seriously considering cutting my losses and traiding it in for a 4x4 in the Summer if it lasts that long but have already spend loads on sensible mods such as better suspension and breaks. Ironicaly always had 80’s cars before the impreza and never had any problems with them.

 

[markphelan]

Just picked up a Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin for less than £2k. It's only a 1.8 petrol, but should be OK for the missus getting around in the winter - her normal car is a Fabia vrs with a supercharger and automatic gearbox, so that will be firmly garaged if/when the snow falls.
It's in need of a good service and cam belt change, but is in good shape and done less than 60,000 in 9 years with just 1 owner. I'd have loved a Defender or late Series, but trying to find a good one for little money was proving tricky, and since my wife needed it mainly for work (district nurse) it will probably end up stuck in town most of the time anyway.

 

[justmosey]

As for me I love Defenders but a Daihatsu Fourtrak is a good 4x4 on a budget.

 

[Chiseller]

Just bought a sportrak 55k on the clock for 9ton. Not the greatest of MPG but a capable and fun little motor.

I was gutted I missed a fourtrak independent for the same money though.

 

[Baggy]

Picked up my awd Impreza Turbo wagon today. Blimy it's fast.

Oh yes

 

[AS90]

Honda HRV. Very cheap and very reliable.

 

[Red Fox]

This was my old baby but just not reliable cost too much money and time a shame they are rare now the austin gypsy Looks good but if you want a cheap reliable 4 by 4 get a toyota or honder.

 

[J4C3]

A great cheap 4x4 is the Terracan very similar to a landcrusier ,gives over mpg
reviews here
http://www.roadtestreports.co.uk/road-test-reports/Hyundai/Terracan/
http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/hyundai/terracan/single-page/
and on autotrader rate it highly
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,i own 2 they have been flawless

 

[J4C3]

AS90 Yes i agree had one to 180k ran well and sold on.

 

[Ronnie]

Yes, but it's name manages to suggest that it's a tin can filled with terror which was surely a poor marketing strategy

 

[Bushwhacker]

I just bought this for £250. 76k on the clock and T&T'd.

 

[Grendel]

Yes, but it's name manages to suggest that it's a tin can filled with terror which was surely a poor marketing strategy

Also there NOT cheap 2nd hand with the average price being £2.5K

 

[J4C3]

Ronnie what a crock of **** engage brain next time

 

[redneck-rhys]

i picked up a mitsubishi shogun for under a £1000 plenty of them about although they are a bit thirsty

 

[Grendel]

i picked up a mitsubishi shogun for under a £1000 plenty of them about although they are a bit thirsty

Cant be much worse than my Impreza 18mpg on a good day

 

[redneck-rhys]

that's about the same as what the shogun gets on a good day and about 12mpg the rest of the time

Cant be much worse than my Impreza 18mpg on a good day

 

[Biker]

By no means cheap but I've been watching this on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271160537963?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

It's a Mahindra. I first saw it featured on a worst car list on a Top Gear show recently (courtesy of youtube) James May couldn't slag it off enough but it looks nice here's a pic.



Given half the chance I think I'd buy one, but not for what that ebay seller's asking for it.

 

[Grendel]

There not a bad little 4X4 off road from what I gather but one of the slowest cars on the road.

 

[Grendel]

Going to raise my budget to £2000 and think a SWB Terrano/Maverick 2.7Tdi would fit the bill if I can find a rust free one. Did take a look at the lwb Rav 4 which was tempting but it's a 2.0 Petrol so wont be saving much in fuel cost and hopefully the 2.7Tdi Terrano will run on 50/50 diesel and veg oil making it cheaper to run. Main problem I have is most swb 4x4 are too short for a couple of people and gun cases and the lwb 4x4 are too big.

Pity there isn't a Mid size 4x4 like the Rav 4 LWB but diesel.

 

[Andy BB]

Ssangyong/Daewoo Musso! Get the diesel, and it'll run on clean veggie oil - 100% in summer, 75/25% in winter. All you need to do is put another inline fuel filter in - get those off ebay for peanuts! Does around 30mpg.

Alternatively, think outside the box and get a 4x4 converted to LPG - that way you could get over 40mpg equivalent (assuming lpg is half the price of petrol!)