Hi All,
First time post here for me...
I've been running Land Rovers, specifically LR3 & LR4 for about the last 6 years or so.
My LR3 was fairly well kitted out and I frequently enjoyed weekends away exploring trails that the UK has to offer.
I eventually upgraded to an LR4, which coincided with a change in job, putting more reliance on my car for commuting. As a result, I didnt kit the LR4 out, and have significantly ramped down any off-roading undertaken since.
Both the family and myself are keen to get back out off-roading, with a view to taking some much longer European trips into the pyrenees etc.
At this point, I am unsure whether I should invest in kitting out what is now a 12 year old car (they don't make them last like they used to!), with 126k (miles) on the clock. Or, whether I should consider swapping to something such as the HiLux / Tacoma that would significantly lower the cost of repairs and parts, and possibly accessories!
The one issue I have with the Land Rovers is that they carry a heavy price premium, and I am concerned that being somewhat easier to break than most, I could end up having invested X in the vehicle, only for a fault or failure to write it off.
I have other options in the UK, such as the defender - However, noting the above statement about price premium, I am looking at 150% of the cost of the HiLux for a similar age & mileage vehicle. Couple that with the fact I am 6' 2" and 17 stone, it gets a bit cosy in there!
Thanks in advance for anyones thoughts and opinions!
I will post in both the LR and Toyota threads to get a view from both side.
Oh and here's a pic to reduce the boredom levels of the post...
First time post here for me...
I've been running Land Rovers, specifically LR3 & LR4 for about the last 6 years or so.
My LR3 was fairly well kitted out and I frequently enjoyed weekends away exploring trails that the UK has to offer.
I eventually upgraded to an LR4, which coincided with a change in job, putting more reliance on my car for commuting. As a result, I didnt kit the LR4 out, and have significantly ramped down any off-roading undertaken since.
Both the family and myself are keen to get back out off-roading, with a view to taking some much longer European trips into the pyrenees etc.
At this point, I am unsure whether I should invest in kitting out what is now a 12 year old car (they don't make them last like they used to!), with 126k (miles) on the clock. Or, whether I should consider swapping to something such as the HiLux / Tacoma that would significantly lower the cost of repairs and parts, and possibly accessories!
The one issue I have with the Land Rovers is that they carry a heavy price premium, and I am concerned that being somewhat easier to break than most, I could end up having invested X in the vehicle, only for a fault or failure to write it off.
I have other options in the UK, such as the defender - However, noting the above statement about price premium, I am looking at 150% of the cost of the HiLux for a similar age & mileage vehicle. Couple that with the fact I am 6' 2" and 17 stone, it gets a bit cosy in there!
Thanks in advance for anyones thoughts and opinions!
I will post in both the LR and Toyota threads to get a view from both side.
Oh and here's a pic to reduce the boredom levels of the post...
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