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Cheap, reliable 4x4 suggestions? Do they exist?

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Dapplesun · 12/02/2026 08:41

Dont Want to spend loads, doesn’t need to be impressive it’ll just get filthy and battered…just reliable. so cheap as possible…I guess up to 10k but can shuffle up a bit. Also don’t want anything massive. Pref no Range/Land rovers!

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ImWearingPantaloons · 12/02/2026 18:27

Don’t know about cheap, all 4x4 vehicles come with expensive tyres etc! Maybe look at a RAV4? Toyota and pretty robust, I’ve had 3 of them over the years.

mindutopia · 12/02/2026 18:31

I have a 16 year old Volvo xc70, which is a 4x4 and could tow a trailer. It’s fantastic. I bought it secondhand last year for £6k, much better than any new car I’ve ever owned.

TonTonMacoute · 12/02/2026 18:33

Again, don't know about cheap but Subaru, a Forester should be about your price range I would have thought.

BotterMon · 12/02/2026 18:35

A Dacia Duster - cheap and reliable. Other options are a Rav4 or a Skoda Yeti

MuggedByRealty · 12/02/2026 18:41

If it’s reliability you’re looking for, Japanese brands are your best bet. A Honda CR-V or Toyota Rav-4 are family sized cars which should tick all your boxes. Your budget will get you something around 8 to 10 years old with mileage of 70k+.

EndofDaze · 12/02/2026 19:13

Used mini countryman All4. Which magazine also reckon it’s a good second hand buy (approx 2012 to 2017 model). I’ve had one for about 10 years. No problems to report and I loves her.

Mum2Fergus · 12/02/2026 19:14

Skoda Yeti…I’ve had 4, incredible cars.

Dapplesun · 12/02/2026 23:50

Thankyou everyone, some ones I really hadn’t thought of there, so a few more for me to investigate! I don’t mind tyres etc running costs but I just don’t want to spend a fortune outright as it will be used and abused properly in the countryside, scratched and mud covered!

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Heartred · 12/02/2026 23:53

Rav4, lexus 450 second hand, ours is years old and keeps going

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