Car choice: Shogun or Jeep?
Carl Thomas needs a 4x4 for some proper towing duties. He boasts a budget of £3,000, and adds that the selected vehicle can be in ‘scruffy’ condition, if needs be
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Because Carl is after a reliable vehicle then it should ideally come from Japan. A Mitsubishi Shogun Sport would be a very good idea. These have an excellent reputation for reliability. It is a working 4x4 rather than being a style icon, which is exactly what Carl needs. We found a privately owned 2007 2.5 Trojan model with 102K miles and recent servicing with lots of receipts for plenty of important work. It has two new tyres, battery, a cambelt change and also some suspension. The asking price was a reasonable £3,000.
A car for the heart
Should Carl decide to use the 4x4 for some social, domestic and pleasure usage then a big old American Jeep might be a good idea. These are supremely comfortable and very distinctive. With a 3.0 V6 diesel engine, a Grand Cherokee will be more than up to the job of towing just about anything. We came across a 2007 3.0 CRD Limited as an unwanted part-exchange at a dealer. It is well equipped with leather, electric seats and alloy wheels with 158,000 miles in smart condition for just £3,000, but with no warranty attached.
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