What 4x4 to get for a young driver??

[combined tree services]

something like this ?

 

Mitsubishi 4x4's Go Into Action With The Environment Agency

[Stu3k]

Ex coastguard HiLuX

Coastguards end up having to rescue their own car submerged by tide | Highlands & Islands | STV News

[Lyndon]

sj with a 1.5d pug engine transplant will do 50 mpg only thing is the conversion plates are pricy but save their cost in no time

[Ollie Wall]

i'm 17 and got a defender, the only car i could afford to insure as you can insue them on classic car policy!

[Tree Man Tom]

i'm 17 and got a defender, the only car i could afford to insure as you can insue them on classic car policy!

 

Who did you insure it with mate? When i tried that i was told i had to be 21 or over to take out a classic car policy.

[Ollie Wall]

Who did you insure it with mate? When i tried that i was told i had to be 21 or over to take out a classic car policy.

 

Footman james on the classic, but its insured with co-op for this year:001_smile:

[andy2]

how much is it A year then mate cus i got a quote for 2000 fully comp and im nearly 20

[doobin]

If you put proper mud tyres on a Corsa or a 106 it totally transforms them. Plenty good enough if you're just a cutter wanting to go down forest tracks- just carry a hand winch in case. PM me if you want a good supplier of tyres. Trust me when i say the Corsa WILL take the abuse- I finally managed to kill mine by putting it in a river. You can pick up diesel ones with MOT in good nick for £500 if you look around. Don't discount them, they're by far the cheapest option. If you REALLY need 4x4 then maybe look at a cheap quad to tow behind.

 

Otherwise a Diahatsu Fourtrak is an insurance group seven. Miles more practical than an SJ, as good on fuel (I've had both) and the 2.8 turbo pulls like a train. Obviously, as you'll only be towing 750KG that doesn't matter......

 

What exactly will you be doing with the car?

[Henk]

A shire horse

[sasha.p]

I would have to agree with stu3k a surf but a reliable one got to watch as the heads go on some amongst other issues like fuel pumps, rear window motors etc,mostly simple fixes so make sure its checked over properley before you buy only downside to a surf is its heavy on fuel but i used to get my old surf anywhere with off roads on and they are solid when you get a good one as proved by top gear lol,im now in a mitzi l200 a lot lighter on the back end and flippin useless when it comes to hills in the snow but much better on fuel and more practical for carrying wood and tools but classed as a commercial... recomend adrian flux for insurance quotes they kept me happy with my renewal thats due next month good luck 4x4 hunting