Suzuki Jimny or Suzuki Grand Vitara SWB or Daihatsu Terios.
If I Was To Chose A Small 4X4
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Mike (Cliffie)
, Nov 11 2016 09:41 PM
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Posted 11 November 2016 - 09:41 PM
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Posted 11 November 2016 - 09:56 PM
Jimny
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Posted 11 November 2016 - 11:39 PM
Biased but I'd suggest a YETI
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 02:34 AM
I'd suggest a Jimny.
They can rust pretty badly, lift the rear seat up, and carpet, and check under there.
I only sold one Terrios, big prep bill and didn't drive very nicely.
Grand Vitaras ok, but I think the Jimny is better looking.
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 07:03 AM
Jimny soft tops are built in Spain and are far inferior to the hard tops. Good sturdy reliable things but fcuk they're slow!
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 07:06 AM
I had a first model Kia Sportage, so up to 2003, and it was brilliant. Had it for a couple of years and had no problems. Sturdy, well made, good engine and cheap. You'll get a lovely one for 800 to 1000
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 09:13 AM
Had a week driving 2000 miles around Iceland in a diesel burning Dacia duster
Was really impressed economical and never struggled on some real sh*t dust roads
Would get my vote it I was after s reasonabke nearly new 4x4 👍🏻😀
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 10:51 AM
How much you looking to spend Mike? If you want something car-like, Suzuki now do a Swift in 4x4.
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 04:46 PM
The Jimny seems to be a very capable wee thing. Friend who's a gamekeeper has one. We even managed to fit a stag in the back once!
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 09:49 PM
Budget up to £2k really.
Already have a Kia Sportage as a family hack so looking for a commuter for me.
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Posted 12 November 2016 - 11:30 PM
why 4x4 vs normal hatchback?
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Posted 13 November 2016 - 05:06 AM
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Posted 13 November 2016 - 04:05 PM
Think Panda 4X4 is a good shout, but not sure you'll get one for your budget Mike. From your list, I'd go for the Jimny. Proper utilitarian but great bits of kit.
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Posted 14 November 2016 - 05:16 AM
North Yorkshire winterswhy 4x4 vs normal hatchback?
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Posted 14 November 2016 - 10:11 AM
One thing to be aware of is that you can't run the Jimny in 4wd on the road as there is no centre differential so you get transmission windup [unless there is sufficiently low grip to allow the wheels to independently spin to prevent windup].
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Posted 14 November 2016 - 08:52 PM
Cheers Chris.
Hairy, I live on the North York Moors and we can get it bad up here plus I want to p*ss about off reading it at some point
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Posted 14 November 2016 - 09:50 PM
plus I want to p*ss about off roading it at some point
In a Jimny? Get a winch and a ground anchor
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Posted 14 November 2016 - 11:49 PM
i thought jimnys where anchors 
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Posted 15 November 2016 - 07:13 AM
Here's a forum for you to peruse Mike. Loads of info and knowledgeable people on there.
Www.difflock.com
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