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12 May 2008, 07:03

Cheaper, greener 4x4s?

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Added: 21 Jan 2008
Last update: 21 Jan 2008

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We have driven Toyota Land Cruisers for years: we have two small children, three large dogs and live in a village where no gritter ever goes, so it ticks all the boxes for practicality. Downside? Costs a fortune to run and getting the evil eye from 'Chelsea Tractor' bandwagonners. What would you recommend for a 4x4 devotee who wants something cheaper and greener with a huge boot capacity that doesn't mind being bounced around country lanes?
Susan Rose, Amersham, UK
 

Answer

You need a Land Rover with a key optional extra. I grew up in Norfolk, and provided you have this optional extra a Land Rover will not get frowned at.

Go for a 2.7 Discover or 2.0 Freelander to get your running costs down to 60p-70p, rather than the 90p per mile that your Land Cruiser will be costing you.

And just add mud. With mud you look like a local farmer and they need 4x4s.
 

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