I would buy this unbreakable VW Tiguan:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...?logcode=p £8900



Whatever the mileage it will be better than a Freelander1. My wife hasd one and I use it occassionally and it is without doubt the very best small 4x4 wagon on the market.

More importantly I feel safe when she is going long distance with the children in it. Built to last with all the safety features.

It drives like a car on the motorway but is very capable on the slippery stuff. My choice every time.

If your budget will stretch to it then the Skoda Yeti 4x4 is definitely worth a look.

We have a 2001 V6 Freeloader.

Love it, it has a similar gearbox to the RR (steptronic shift), leather, heated seats n stuff.

You can throw it around corners, it's fairly quick for its size and isn't the most uneconomical thing in the world.

I genuinely don't know why people hate them so much, people say they aren't proper off roaders - but they are immense in the snow having pwned one of the last camel trophies.

2K buys you ours:

Standard except for some significant ICE upgrades!


FL1 by d86cfv, on Flickr


FL2 by d86cfv, on Flickr 

Thanks everybody for all the replies.

Unfortuntely has to be an auto, so limits our choice.

Audi are too expensive, ditto Skoda Yeti, and most suggestions, Panda 4x4 would be too small, Disco too large!

This is why I hate changing my wife's car, she's so fussy, and when we eventually find a model which fits the bill, I'll find an ideal example, and she won't like the colour, or the interior trim...AAAAARrrrrrggghhh!

Best thing is probably to have a good test drive in a Freelander and see if she likes it! Range Rover-less at the moment - Pining!

bozmandb9 wrote:

Thanks everybody for all the replies.

Unfortuntely has to be an auto, so limits our choice.

Audi are too expensive, ditto Skoda Yeti, and most suggestions, Panda 4x4 would be too small, Disco too large!

This is why I hate changing my wife's car, she's so fussy, and when we eventually find a model which fits the bill, I'll find an ideal example, and she won't like the colour, or the interior trim...AAAAARrrrrrggghhh!

Best thing is probably to have a good test drive in a Freelander and see if she likes it!

Gazellio wrote:

bozmandb9 wrote:

Thanks everybody for all the replies.

Unfortuntely has to be an auto, so limits our choice.

Audi are too expensive, ditto Skoda Yeti, and most suggestions, Panda 4x4 would be too small, Disco too large!

This is why I hate changing my wife's car, she's so fussy, and when we eventually find a model which fits the bill, I'll find an ideal example, and she won't like the colour, or the interior trim...AAAAARrrrrrggghhh!

Best thing is probably to have a good test drive in a Freelander and see if she likes it!

No mention of the Tiguan.....?

Or the Sorento...

dantheman wrote:

Or the Sorento...

and the mavrick  "RANGEISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED"
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Pretlove says , '' I want my car back "

or the RAV4

Other options:

Mitsubishi Shogun 3dr - £6.5k

Nissan Patrol 3dr £5.4k

Mercedes ML270 £8k - be sure to buy the facelifted model Paul

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