4x4 more economical than a hilux?

[sussexlad]

Hi all, i start a new job in october as an estate worker, as an employee. my mrs has already started hinting that i wont need my hilux any more:thumbdown: so to please her i am looking in to the possibility of another 4x4 that is more economical. i have no real experience outside hilux's so if any of you can open my eyes to other suitable vehicles i would appreciate it.

doesnt need to be a pick up but needs to be reliable and be able to get in and out of muddy woods and have enough boot space for logs, deer etc

 

secretly im hoping this vehicle doesnt exist as i dont want to part with my battered but much loved old truck....

 

thanks in advance:thumbup:

[fergusonforestry]

subaru justy? what mpg you getting out the 'lux?

[sussexlad]

not quite sure a justy is up to the job:biggrin:

not really sure on the mpg as my fuel gauge has never worked:laugh1: but i would hazard a guess at 25 ish!

[gensetsteve]

52 plate hilux with d4d engine 30 -35 mpg the old turbo diesel 23 mpg with mud tyres on

[john p]

IMO hilux is one of the less juicy 4x4 s, suzuki vitara might be cheaper to run,but youll look like a hairdresser

[sussexlad]

52 plate hilux with d4d engine 30 -35 mpg the old turbo diesel 23 mpg with mud tyres on

 

yeah seems about right ive got a 99 turbo diesel with muds, which to be honest i cant really do without, the wealden clay gets pretty sticky!

 

[iMO hilux is one of the less juicy 4x4 s, suzuki vitara might be cheaper to run,but youll look like a hairdresser /QUOTE]

 

yeah a hairdressers 4x4 is not an option!!

[Rich2484]

Ford ranger???

[zeroluke]

Ford ranger TD. I've got an 02 plate day cab with all terrain tyres and it averages 30 running empty, obviously less when full. Not that much less though, so it seams

Edited September 2, 2012 by zeroluke
Forgot to mention..

[Chris Sheppard]

TDi Discovery - mid 30's mpg and mega comfy

[sussexlad]

not really heard much on the ranger but i will have a look, cheers.

 

never really been keen a discos but again probably worth a look, ill get on ebay and have a browse! cheers guys its all good stuff:thumbup: