SUV Ratings

BnB

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just get a 1.3 Jimny for €1500, tax it for 3 months in the winter and use whenever.

2 Things I'd like to say

1) I know the OP already ruled it out, but I'd agree with Colm McM above. An aul' jeep is always handy when you're living out in the sticks. Especialy one that you're not too concerned about keeping clean. There's always a load of timber to pick up or recycling to be brought somewhere or etc etc etc. I am lucky that I have the use of my fathers whenever I need it. But he's talking about parkin it up at the end of it's next MOT and if he does, I'll buy something myself. Muck away with it all year and have your car for your everyday driving - And if the weather comes as bad as it did last year, the jeep will be there for backup.

2) On a seperate point, why do people have to justify if they want a 4X4. If you suggest you want a 4X4 you'll always get a load of people logging on to rant about snow tyres in Sweden etc etc etc. Listen, the man has made up his mind he'd like a 4X4. Why does he need to justify it to anyone ?

Anan1

BnB wrote: »

2 Things I'd like to say

1) I know the OP already ruled it out, but I'd agree with Colm McM above. An aul' jeep is always handy when you're living out in the sticks. Especialy one that you're not too concerned about keeping clean. There's always a load of timber to pick up or recycling to be brought somewhere or etc etc etc. I am lucky that I have the use of my fathers whenever I need it. But he's talking about parkin it up at the end of it's next MOT and if he does, I'll buy something myself. Muck away with it all year and have your car for your everyday driving - And if the weather comes as bad as it did last year, the jeep will be there for backup.

Unless you're doing really rough stuff, I don't see the point. I've a Forester and it's done dump runs, furniture moving etc etc - it's just a matter of folding the rear seats and covering the inside with blankets. It's safer than an old 4x4, more comfortable, better on snow, and it saves on the costs associated with a second car. I just don't see the point in having two cars if one can cover all bases.

BnB wrote: »

2) On a seperate point, why do people have to justify if they want a 4X4. If you suggest you want a 4X4 you'll always get a load of people logging on to rant about snow tyres in Sweden etc etc etc. Listen, the man has made up his mind he'd like a 4X4. Why does he need to justify it to anyone ?

He doesn't, but he did ask for advice. I was in a Disco on all-weather tyres in the snow last year, and it was appalling compared to my own car on winters. A 4x4 is better for heavy towing or serious off-road use, but the likes of a Subaru or Audi quattro is just so much better for snowy/icy roads.

dedaw

Hi all,
I haven't taken the plunge yet, still looking. Have seen a reasonable freelander but much disapproval here.
For anyone who has joined the thread, a car on tyres from Everest will not suffice. My road can have serious depths of snow and falling into tracks formed by tractors and quad would rip. the undercarraige to shreds.
So tyres are not the issue, well not the only issue, clearance underneath is a major concern.
Bottom line I will be getting a 2.0L 4x4 and was just looking for opinions and advice not to be suggested as someone going OTT!! 4/5 foot drifts at your front door, garden furniture buried are not to be sniffed at!!
Rant over, back to the recommendations!

langdang

dedaw wrote: »

4/5 foot drifts at your front door, garden furniture buried are not to be sniffed at!! Rant over, back to the recommendations!

Hovercraft!

Gets you to the shops, and if you anchored it to something solid and revved it up I reckon it would clear the driveway and all for ya.

dedaw

I know people have said it is a no-no but the jeep compass is a fine looking baby. Definitely not????

Zubeneschamali

BnB wrote: »

2) On a seperate point, why do people have to justify if they want a 4X4.

They don't.

But if you come and ask "I need a jeep, which is best?" people will ask "Why do you need a jeep?". If the answer is "I think they look cool" then we'll recommend a Qashqai. If the answer is "I need to tow a horse-box up a muddy mountain, we won't.

shortys94

dedaw wrote: »

I know people have said it is a no-no but the jeep compass is a fine looking baby. Definitely not????

We've had the jeep compass for 4 years and never had a problem with it, great with the snow and comfortable

The new model looks great too!