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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thinking of switching from sports cars to 4X4s for my next car. Dont want to spend a fortune. Dont like the size and shape of any of them except Range Rover Evoke. But hear they are unreliable. Any advice welcome. Thanks.

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By *.R.MMan over a year ago

Norfolk

My ex sales manager had one, the sat nav was shite, it also broke down a few times too. Are you looking at new or used? Buy or lease?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My ex sales manager had one, the sat nav was shite, it also broke down a few times too. Are you looking at new or used? Buy or lease? "

Used one to lease.

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By *.R.MMan over a year ago

Norfolk

That one was a 2016 model not sure if the newer ones are any better

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"That one was a 2016 model not sure if the newer ones are any better "

Thanks Man. Lets hope so..I will be looking for makes after 2018.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Friend has a 14 plate evoke, not had any trouble with it other than what you’d expect from a 7 yo car although it’s low mileage, less than half the avg.

I have a Jag F-Pace, love it, highly recommend from my experience

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Also, last year, before I bought the Jag I ended a 3 year lease of a 17 plate Nissan Quasqui. Only got it as I needed something cheap and immediately available. Quite frankly it was sensational

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Friend has a 14 plate evoke, not had any trouble with it other than what you’d expect from a 7 yo car although it’s low mileage, less than half the avg.

I have a Jag F-Pace, love it, highly recommend from my experience "

That's good to know. I can be persuaded by Jag F and E paces.

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By *msin549Man over a year ago

Rhondda

It does depend on how much you want to spend. Avoid anything with a wankel engine! Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Also, last year, before I bought the Jag I ended a 3 year lease of a 17 plate Nissan Quasqui. Only got it as I needed something cheap and immediately available. Quite frankly it was sensational"

No chance with Quasqui. Something about them I hate. Could be even the name

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It does depend on how much you want to spend. Avoid anything with a wankel engine! Lol"

Mazda CX5 and C30 is off the table then. Yeah don't want to spend ridiculous money.

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple over a year ago

Cumbria

Drive a 4x4 for work there shit to drive much prefer my car.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Drive a 4x4 for work there shit to drive much prefer my car."

Thats interesting. Which 4×4 is it?

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By *alldarksurreyMan over a year ago

surrey

3 door toyota landcruisers are extremely reliable and can go places evokes can only dream of

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"3 door toyota landcruisers are extremely reliable and can go places evokes can only dream of

Thanks mate. I won't be doing any offroading in it. Don't want to cause any paintwork damage etc. Need to get me out of bit of snow mud etc that's all.

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple over a year ago

Cumbria

"Drive a 4x4 for work there shit to drive much prefer my car.

Thats interesting. Which 4×4 is it?

Mitsubishi and Ford's .

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Drive a 4x4 for work there shit to drive much prefer my car.

Thats interesting. Which 4×4 is it?

Mitsubishi and Ford's ."

Ok cool. I can imagine they being bit wobbly when cornering etc.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I always buy ford 4x4 trucks for daily use american variants though (f150 petrol) cannot fault them at all. The new rangers are very troublesome engine wise. Personally id not be buying a diesel if buying new though. Hold out and wait for EV.

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By *msin549Man over a year ago

Rhondda

I know it's my personal preference but you'd be better off with a van if your not using it for off roading.

It's a lot more value for money Plus you can kit it out how you want.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thanks folks. Lots of useful tips.

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By *hunky GentMan over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I have an Audi Q7 e-tron and absolutely love it.

My other choice was Porsche Cayenne hybrid.

Lots of power. For a big car.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I have an Audi Q7 e-tron and absolutely love it.

My other choice was Porsche Cayenne hybrid.

Lots of power. For a big car. "

Thanks CG. Dont like that price bracket.

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By *hunky GentMan over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"I have an Audi Q7 e-tron and absolutely love it.

My other choice was Porsche Cayenne hybrid.

Lots of power. For a big car.

Thanks CG. Dont like that price bracket.

Depends on your budget. £30k for a 3 year old car (£90k new).

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Friend has a 14 plate evoke, not had any trouble with it other than what you’d expect from a 7 yo car although it’s low mileage, less than half the avg.

I have a Jag F-Pace, love it, highly recommend from my experience

That's good to know. I can be persuaded by Jag F and E paces.

In that case go with the F. I drive both before I bought, diesel F, petrol E. believe it or not the F is light and felt more agile. Compared, the E felt like driving through sand.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Also, last year, before I bought the Jag I ended a 3 year lease of a 17 plate Nissan Quasqui. Only got it as I needed something cheap and immediately available. Quite frankly it was sensational

No chance with Quasqui. Something about them I hate. Could be even the name

I know what you mean OP, and as I said I was kinda forced into the choice, but I will say there wasn’t a day in the 3 years I regretted the decision. Doesn’t have much image, but I knew why it’s the biggest selling SUV.

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By *luebellRacerCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

I'm a pick up truck girl! Always been my dream car, got one 2016. Nothing she can't do!

I'm not a speed girl, I'm not paying for a track day, so as long as it gets to 70mph I'm happy.

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By *luebellRacerCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

"I always buy ford 4x4 trucks for daily use american variants though (f150 petrol) cannot fault them at all. The new rangers are very troublesome engine wise. Personally id not be buying a diesel if buying new though. Hold out and wait for EV.

Yes my man! And agree Ford Ranger is horrible to drive! Wish I could have afforded an American pick up (or a Mustang)

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Friend has a 14 plate evoke, not had any trouble with it other than what you’d expect from a 7 yo car although it’s low mileage, less than half the avg.

I have a Jag F-Pace, love it, highly recommend from my experience

That's good to know. I can be persuaded by Jag F and E paces.

In that case go with the F. I drive both before I bought, diesel F, petrol E. believe it or not the F is light and felt more agile. Compared, the E felt like driving through sand. "

That's a good tip.. Diesel F.

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I drove a 1988 short wheel base land cruiser from cairns to Perth in pretty much a straight line, up the west coast in Arnhem Land and back to cairns , highly recommend them off road

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I drove a 1988 short wheel base land cruiser from cairns to Perth in pretty much a straight line, up the west coast in Arnhem Land and back to cairns , highly recommend them off road

Impressive man

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I used to drive RR Vogues and Sports, and Discoverys for work. Great when they worked, but for such expensive cars they were in the workshop a lot.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Get yourself a hilux.

Hilux ~ proper bloke vehicle.

Get a red one and put a few dents in it and some empty fag packets on the dash.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Big Car = little penis... I’ve got a mini, so I have to drive a really big car

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Big Car = little penis... I’ve got a semi, so I have to drive a really big car

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thinking of switching from sports cars to 4X4s for my next car. Dont want to spend a fortune. Dont like the size and shape of any of them except Range Rover Evoke. But hear they are unreliable. Any advice welcome. Thanks."

2020 Ranger Rover Sport autobiography, very reliable vehicle

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Big Car = little penis... I’ve got a semi, so I have to drive a really big car

Estate of Arousal ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just bought a jeep renegade trailhawk. I love it. We also have a jeep gladiator hubby love it. But we 4 wheel so idk if they apply.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A6 Avant

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My car is shiny and has a cup holder

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By *uckslut and MCouple over a year ago

Poole

As a pure Landrover girl, the Evoke is not a Landrover

. Landrovers shifts stuff eg pull great big trailers. They live in mud, leak at least a pint of oil a week and can carry 7 people plus payload.

Evokes cry at the sight of a puddle and can only be used for school runs if you have 2 children max.

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By *m3232Man over a year ago

maidenhead

Why do you want to change away from a sports car to a tank.

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple over a year ago

Sunderland

Have a look at Audi A6 Allroad and Volvo V60 Cross Country.

Both are effectively estate cars but jacked up a bit higher, 4 wheel drive, decent MPG and oddly both are very nice to drive. Both have been out a few years now so should be good second hand values.

Or a Hilux, but that'd a slightly different option

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By *a LunaWoman over a year ago

South Wales

My mum had a Hyundai Santa Fe 4 x 4 - was lovely to drive and comfy on long car journeys and a big boot which carried a fold down mobility scooter (a big bulky one) on many occasions so plenty of space.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Have you not considered an X3 or X5, perhaps M sport if you don't want to sacrifice power?

Decent performance, good reliabilty and practical. That said, unless necessary, personally I wouldn't move away from a sports car.

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By *orthern StarsCouple over a year ago

Durham

Why not buy a proper 4 x 4 like an Isuzu d-max. Then it can be used for what 4 x 4's where intended for.

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