I think the RR has to go, mainly due to the fuel consumption & it is a
bit on the big side for what we need, so I am looking to buy a smaller
4x4 (I HATE the term 'soft-roader'), around
an 02 or 03 model, price around £8k (on ebay!). Initially the Honda
was my
favourite, but after having a sit in one I found it rather bland,
certainly compared to the Kia. But then again, the Kia interior seemed
a bit flimsy & I am worried about how it will cope with kids/dogs/etc.
The Freelander seems a bit basic & expensive for what you get.

Any comments / suggestions?

Cheers.

wrote:
I think the RR has to go, mainly due to the fuel consumption & it is a
bit on the big side for what we need, so I am looking to buy a smaller
4x4 (I HATE the term 'soft-roader'), around
an 02 or 03 model, price around £8k (on ebay!). Initially the Honda
was my
favourite, but after having a sit in one I found it rather bland,
certainly compared to the Kia. But then again, the Kia interior seemed
a bit flimsy & I am worried about how it will cope with kids/dogs/etc.
The Freelander seems a bit basic & expensive for what you get.

Any comments / suggestions?

Cheers.

Had you though of a Subaru Forester?

Tim A

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I think the RR has to go, mainly due to the fuel consumption & it is a
bit on the big side for what we need, so I am looking to buy a smaller
4x4 (I HATE the term 'soft-roader'), around
an 02 or 03 model, price around £8k (on ebay!). Initially the Honda
was my
favourite, but after having a sit in one I found it rather bland,
certainly compared to the Kia. But then again, the Kia interior seemed
a bit flimsy & I am worried about how it will cope with kids/dogs/etc.
The Freelander seems a bit basic & expensive for what you get.

Any comments / suggestions?

Cheers.

The CR-V was just voted most reliable small 4x4 with the Forester 2nd

If boot space means a lot, go for the Forester

Clive

Had you though of a Subaru Forester?

Tim A

They drink fuel.

.....and you definitely dont want an automatic version unless you want
to keep replacing them!!


On Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:43:13 +0100, "Steve Olive"
steve@spam_me_not_steveolivedotcodotuk wrote:



Had you though of a Subaru Forester?

Tim A

They drink fuel.

Or do 300k with one and just change the fluid every other service?
Matthew Millichap wrote:
....and you definitely dont want an automatic version unless you want
to keep replacing them!!


On Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:43:13 +0100, "Steve Olive"
steve@spam_me_not_steveolivedotcodotuk wrote:



Had you though of a Subaru Forester?

Tim A

They drink fuel.