Sangyong pick up truck

[gdh]

I've only skim read this thread so might have missed something but in terms of pickups Isuzu have done well for us (80 and 25k miles on them at the moment and no out of the ordinary issues).

 

The 2018 model which is manual tows well, has enough space for my dad and me who are both 6'3 and averages about 29mpg delivering firewood on bad roads. It also has 5year warranty and is obviously tax deductible. 

 

Our ones aren't high spec interiors but they're comfortable enough and there's plenty of options. 

 

Never seen a Ssangyong pickup but we're happy with our rexton which we went for after seeing the price of a new discovery...

[monkeybusiness]

Big diesel Amarok is a very rapid machine. Can only legally do 60 on dual carriageways but that’s probably not an issue where you are! 

[AHPP]

Narrow 4wd van. VW. No idea about towing but power is probably good.

 

You're the problem though, J. I suspect you'll be happier and just as productive when you decide that you can't beat them and should join them. You still have to back up in a small car when you meet someone driving the other way. You might as well back up in a big vehicle.

Edited August 25, 2019 by AHPP

[Steve Bullman]

Put your past experiences behind you and go test drive a Nissan 

[Steve Bullman]

Not the other end of the scale at all, in fact I’m looking for something different myself. Not because I’m unhappy with them. Just that after 10 years I fancy a change 

[Steve Bullman]

1 minute ago, Big J said:

Fair enough. I suppose that if you're no longer doing tree work, there are more practical and comfortable vehicles as a daily driver.

Yep like a mustang?

 

joking, kinda. It will likely still be a pickup for the tax and vat benefits 

[Steve Bullman]

Just now, Big J said:

, as well as being a backup family vehicle

Never admit that online ?

[AHPP]

J,

I do sympathise but are you getting work done? I imagine broadly speaking yes.

I've tried to chase down ideal vehicles before and the answer is that for people like us with higher/more versatile than average demands, they don't exist or they do exist and they're mega rare/expensive/old/whatever. I'm much happier now I've got better at accepting imperfection and get 95% of stuff done fine. Drive old shitters and accept they'll get hit/scratched. Justify it to yourself however you want. Fit in with local style maybe. Think of yourself like George Orwell in Down and Out. Slum it for the experience. A Delica would probably be an excellent introduction for you to the notion of cheap vehicles being good.

Edited August 25, 2019 by AHPP

[doobin]

42 minutes ago, AHPP said:

J,

I do sympathise but are you getting work done? I imagine broadly speaking yes.

I've tried to chase down ideal vehicles before and the answer is that for people like us with higher/more versatile than average demands, they don't exist or they do exist and they're mega rare/expensive/old/whatever. I'm much happier now I've got better at accepting imperfection and get 95% of stuff done fine. Drive old shitters and accept they'll get hit/scratched. Justify it to yourself however you want. Fit into with local style maybe. Think of yourself like George Orwell in Down and Out. Slum it for the experience. A Delica would probably be an excellent introduction for you to the notion of cheap vehicles being good.

Amen. My 2003 LDV (only 30,000 on the clock!!) might look a bit pikey, but the micro digger it carries is brand new. That's what makes the money. I don't cry when I scratch my 57 plate Ranger or 09 Corsa van either. Or the Merc Vito (51 plate)

 

All bases and requirements (eco, tow vehicle, 4WD, tipper, panel van) covered for under 10k. Cheap enough to fix myself, and rare I have issues as I look after them. Plenty of spare capacity also.

[AHPP]

And there must be better things you can buy as tax losses/investments. Machines? Building materials? Land? Shipping containers?

Edited August 25, 2019 by AHPP