Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Ok so the X5 I liked is sold, I do fancy a big gas guzzling 4x4 for a short while... What do you think of this ? Anyone had one or know of anyone who's had one ? And yes I know they are Marmite and thirsty. but for the extra few grand maybe an option... Don't want to spend anymore than this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p Quote
Ebized Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Sorry, but no matter how well they might perform they look absolutely ghastly IMHO Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Sorry, but no matter how well they might perform they look absolutely ghastly IMHO Thats ok, I know people will have divided opinion on looks Col This one is probably more suitable, in Leeds http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p Quote
martinmac Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 I would get one from a Porsche dealer. I hear regular horror stories about porkers that have been botched. They turn up at the dealers with major issues. At least from a main dealer you will get the 121 point check. Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 I would get one from a Porsche dealer. I hear regular horror stories about porkers that have been botched. They turn up at the dealers with major issues. At least from a main dealer you will get the 121 point check. Yeah looked into this extensively with other Porsches... The problem is Porsche stick an extra 5k (generalizing here) on their cars on the forecourt... You can pay a couple of hundred quid to have the 121 point check done independently by Porsche and you can take out Porsche Warranty for about £400 a year.. For me I would rather save £5k on forecourt prices and spend money on the check and warranty Quote
martinmac Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 I will see whats about, if you underwrite a trade in you will get a great deal. Quote
Sarnie Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Errrr, you thought an X5 would be expensive to keep on the road??? Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Errrr, you thought an X5 would be expensive to keep on the road??? No, I said I knew an X5 would be expensive to keep on the road and I said I wasn't worried about that... Quote
EH 370z Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Sorry, but no matter how well they might perform they look absolutely ghastly IMHO Thats ok, I know people will have divided opinion on looks Col This one is probably more suitable, in Leeds http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p The wheels kill that car, the first one look a nicer car IMO They are hard work, these things, what to have on it and what not, model year changes etc, alot of research... Have to say, if you are going down a petrol 4x4 route, this is the one. Quote
Vik54 Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Christopher!! You just want to waft about don't you?! If you've got that sort of budget -and you're happy with the guzzling - you could get a Disco or a Shogun with all the trimmings with relatively low mileage to ensure that when you sell it in the spring you have minimum losses. Quote
R35LEE Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Cayenne I wouldn't Tarmac Loads of engine faults etc. The S suffers with all kinds of major issues and we get offered them from customers and trade garages for pennies with dead engines The X5 is a million times better Will PM you Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 I'm like some deranged mad man at the moment... I just don't know what to buy but I want something practical and stupid Quote
glrnet Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 What do you mean, at the moment!!? I'm like some deranged mad man at the moment... I just don't know what to buy but I want something practical and stupid Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 What do you mean, at the moment!!? I'm like some deranged mad man at the moment... I just don't know what to buy but I want something practical and stupid Quote
EH 370z Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 What do you mean, at the moment!!? I'm like some deranged mad man at the moment... I just don't know what to buy but I want something practical and stupid Heres some sugestions then! http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/porche-cayenne-best-example-around-11000-ono/87225108 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201136414338670/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/price-from/9000/price-to/11000/model/m_class/make/mercedes-benz/postcode/ts36as/page/1/radius/1501?logcode=p http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201133410706638/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/12000/price-from/10000/fuel-type/petrol/model/m_class/make/mercedes-benz/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501/page/1?logcode=p http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201136414147208/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/12000/fuel-type/petrol/price-from/9000/model/xc90/make/volvo/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501/page/2?logcode=p http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201134411083912/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-from/9000/fuel-type/petrol/price-to/12000/model/rx/make/lexus/page/5/postcode/ts36as/radius/1501?logcode=p Quote
ChrisS Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Sorry matey, they go like stink but are bloody ugly. You moving to Chelsea as well ? EDIT : that Lexus that Toby pointed out is a little more subtle. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Practical AND stupid? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p maybe? has a bed to load stuff into, but its got a stupid 5.7L turbo diesel and is physically large so parking will be fun, haha Quote
Beau Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 How about a V8 Landcruiser, or a range rover...... more sort of proper 4x4 with a beast of a engine! Quote
Vik54 Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Makew like Stew and get a man truck http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2811191.htm or 'Bling Bling Baby' http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3171799.htm Quote
DannyBoy Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 If you want something stupid and within your budget, then your choice is clear my friend: http://www.mod-sales.com/direct/vehicle/,37,/34092/FV_432_MK_2.htm you're never gonna pull up next to another one of those at the traffic lights! DB Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Some pretty good suggestions..however Don't think I want a truck Don't want a diesel Dont like Discos Don't want a tank you crazy foool 'Mr T' I would like a big dirty V8 so the BM and Porker are top of the list, put off a bit by Lee on the Porker though. I don't bloomin know, I've got to get something sharpish though Quote
Stew Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Man Trucks are cool! I am really taken with mine, it looks good (in my opinion) especially with my beefed up tyres. It is comfy and has all the toys. It's not a V8 though. I bloody wish it was! Again, I've looked at virtually all 4x4s over the last few years either for me, My Mum or my Dad. So if you need some non expert opinions feel free to give me a shout! Shoguns are a real good shout. 3 or my close friends have them of various ages and none of them have had any issues. Apparently when they changed there was a year of dodgyness though. My Dads winter hack is a top spec '06 LWB and it's been fine. he had one as a winter hack years ago, it was a '94 and he bought it from a good mate of mines dad (who had it from new) in about 2000. My Dad sold it to a guy he knew a couple of years later and he is still using it. It's never needed anything major! Pajero Evo? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.a ... mit=Search Quote
DRIFTZ Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 How about a Ford Lightning: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3106446.htm There are a few around on forums heavily modified. Quote
AK350Z Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Pajero Evo? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.a ... mit=Search They look a bit mental! Quote
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