Which 4x4?

[piker]

Hello to all members,

I have recently bought a large 6 berth caravan which means my present Renault Espace will have to be replaced by a 4X4 vehicle. Been looking around the dealers test driven a Y plate Colorado, the new Hyundai Terracan and the Kia Sorrento not interested in the Discovery and yet to test drive a Mitishi Shogun. I must admit I look the look of the Colorado even though with a budget of approx £18k I will be buying an older car compared to the Korean types etc. I would just appreciate members thoughts and comments on just how good is the Toyota compared to the rest of the cars out their etc.

[deekay140]

piker, depending on your budget, the land cruiser is a fantastic truck, very little problems, and will outdo any other manufacturer. I am a toyota master tech of ten years and have never seen any major problems on the LC.

[GT4 BOOSTER]

piker did you not see TOP GEAR a while back , they took a toyota pick up and crushed it , burned it , sank it in a pond god knows what else , and guess what , yep it still started and ran .

[alanbradley]

From the choices you gave then I would go with the Land Cruiser. Even if it wasn't better than the others it will lose less money!

I don't know about the Sorrento, but the difference in quality between the LC and the Terracan is quite marked.

Have fun whatever you choose (and remember that we're somewhat biased )

Alan

[sandgroper]

When you drive a landcruiser you will always get a kind grudging respect from owners of lesser vehicles. :group-cuddles:

It just wont happen with the others.

My younger brother has diesel 2000 version which he drives on outback roads averaging a 5000 klms a month and he says nothing comes close to it.

I have been hearing that the Terracan is good value but a little plain.It is the most heavy duty 4x4 in its class/price but still a long way behind the colardo/prado

[chrisf127]

piker did you not see TOP GEAR a while back , they took a toyota pick up and crushed it , burned it , sank it in a pond god knows what else , and guess what , yep it still started and ran .

also mate jeremy clarkson said he wouldnt put his family in anything other than the land cruiser.

we have a landcruiser colorado and have had no problems whatsoever.

the only problem is the services never know how much lol

[Tbone]

Piker,

I spent 18k on 3.0GX colorado 3 years ago and it was money well spent. It does everything you could possibly ask of a vehicle.

Carries 8 people

Excellent driver comfort - can drive for miles without fatigue

Converts to a van when all seats flattened

Slimmer than an E class merc so its easy to drive

Surprisingly sprightly for its size

drives in a straight line unlike some 4x4's (test drive a shogun)

Utterly reliable

You should be able to get the D4D engine for that money which I believe is quieter, more economical and a bit more powerful.

Regards TBone

[ash4197]

Go for the Landcruiser Colorado mate.

I am selling mine and looking at the new LC5.

Ash