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Which 4x4 for 15K

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  • 03-01-2008 3:40pm
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    250882
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    I have a '00 mitsubishi pajero sport but I,m looking to upgrade. I love the look of it, the way it drives and the way it pulls but it is robbing me on Diesel (every time I pass a petrol station I have to stop)The turning radius can be measured in KMs and theres absolutely no room in the cab (its seriously tiny, there isnt even any room in the driver footwell to move your foot off the clutch). I would like to trade up to something more economical but that still has power, I like the idea of a landcruiser but they are too expensive and I am told that the nissan navara is only good if you buy the current modle which I think came out in 06. I don't do a lot of towing but when I do its generally heavy(3.5ton digger or boat trailers) and I'm not looking for a luxury vehicle as it will generally be a runaround on site or farm. I'd really appreciate if somebody could help me out, I probably have a budget of 15K (assuming I get 9K for my own) and need some ideas.


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    #2
    tinofapples
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    Exactly how heavy on juice are they ? What will you get for €50 ?


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    250882
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭250882


    I worked it out at about 32cent per mile so 50 euro would get you about 160 miles I took that average on a trip around the north and it got 16 miles to the gallon but I have had the timing belt changed and the injectors done since so it could be better but there is no point in putting anything less than 20 euro into it.


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    moose112
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    for 15k you aint gonna get a lot i am currently driving a landcruiser def one of best towing and fuel efficent 4x4's on the market. had a trooper before that considered towing a fuel bowser everywhere with me.
    look into the grand vitra probably the most under rated 4x4's out there.


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    tinofapples
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    I worked it out at about 32cent per mile so 50 euro would get you about 160 miles

    Holy sh1te that's crap.


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    niceirishfella
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    my mate recently wrote off his new Nissan Navara and the insurance paid out.
    He now has a 2 year old Kia Sorento - told me the other day its much much easier on Diesel............a miser he says.
    16mpg is dreadful.........any good 4x4 should and many will give you 33mpg...........so when you do get one, you're gonna feel FLUSH!


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