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Most efficient 4x4 for regular long commutes and stalking in between.
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Heym SR20
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Mine was a 2009 with the 2 litre TDI engine and manual 6 speed box.
Puds
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Chucking in an alternative option, I’ve had a 4wd Dacia Duster for the last 12 months and it’s been great.
It’s not as rugged/robust as my old Shogun Sport was, but for commuting in then chucking dogs/deer in at weekends it’s been spot on. The 4wd system works well, and I’m averaging 48mpg with the 1.6 diesel engine.
It’s not as rugged/robust as my old Shogun Sport was, but for commuting in then chucking dogs/deer in at weekends it’s been spot on. The 4wd system works well, and I’m averaging 48mpg with the 1.6 diesel engine.
HonestJohn
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Puds
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Bloke a few houses down is a tree surgeon and occasionally brings the work one home, it’s an absolute beast.
2013 . 2.0tdi and returns about 45 to 50mpg . It’s the elegance model with full leather and heated seats etc
HF
I have one, a great car it is too with it's huge luggage carrying capacity
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It's an AWD, not a 4x4 - despite how it's badged - and its limited ground clearance means it's not really suitable for anything more extreme than a reasonably well tended farm lane
AWD yes
No internal 4wd controls it's all the car.
I believe they are 1 or 1.5" higher than standard octavia I was told ?
If you have all terrains you be surprised where can go
But will.
be very comfortable and economical on OP stated main road use
Depends on what level of 4wd hes requiring or going to be doing
Paul
No internal 4wd controls it's all the car.
I believe they are 1 or 1.5" higher than standard octavia I was told ?
If you have all terrains you be surprised where can go
But will.
be very comfortable and economical on OP stated main road use
Depends on what level of 4wd hes requiring or going to be doing
Paul
Great motors but wouldn't be my choice for regular effortless long distance journeys
Tiguan auto 4x4 with adaptive cruise control. Once you get on the motorway you can set the cruise and not touch it for hours, even with traffic. Takes a lot of fatigue out of long drives. I use the adaptive cruise every day even for commutes, it’s brilliant for crawling traffic etc.
Very capable off road with reasonable clearance. A decent set of tyres would make all the difference.
Very capable off road with reasonable clearance. A decent set of tyres would make all the difference.
Bavarianbrit
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Outside a terraced house? Hope the income credit police see that.you could always get one of theseView attachment 458527View attachment 458528View attachment 458529 awsome
scoby270
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Got a 13 plate Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 tdi , like driving a armchair, super comfortable, adjustable suspension, average @ 48mpg on a long run, surprising economy for a big estate. Only problem i had was on the dsg gearbox , known problem with these, easily sorted and now on 140,000 miles.
My next car will be the same but a later model with the 8 speed box not the dsg.
S
My next car will be the same but a later model with the 8 speed box not the dsg.
S
Is the 8speed the BiTDI?
I had an Allroad, it was brilliant! Had issues with the injectors and the DPF though.
scoby270
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Yes, that's the 1 i'll get in the near future BiTDi, as late a model as possible.
Norfolk Horn
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Some cars look great until you see the road tax then it becomes a major part of the running cost.
exactly what ive done gone from a ranger to volvo , couldnt be happier
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