best commericial jeep around 30-35k

[ButtermilkJa]

not to go a bit off topic here, but why do people always call SUV's, Jeeps?

Same reason people call vacuum cleaners... hoovers, I guess

I just bought a 2004 LandCruiser SWB Commercial. Have to say I'm very happy with it. Although, after only 2 weeks I can already tell it's going to gulp the diesel!! The suspension is fine. There's a little body roll but nothing too concerning/uncomfortable.

 

[1308dorina]

I wouldn't recommend the Pajero....they give a lot of trouble after a while. Land Cruiser is the way to go......they never give problems....and they hold their value

 

[Ned_ie]

PeterMack

How do you find the crew cab? Whats the fuel consumption on them like?

thanks

 

[sinbadsailor]

Same reason people call vacuum cleaners... hoovers, I guess

I just bought a 2004 LandCruiser SWB Commercial. Have to say I'm very happy with it. Although, after only 2 weeks I can already tell it's going to gulp the diesel!! The suspension is fine. There's a little body roll but nothing too concerning/uncomfortable.

Land cruiser might be on the cards here too, but I am very interested in finding out about fuel consumption.

Current diesel saloon...650 miles for a full tank...about 60 litres to fill her. Landcruiser is about 87 litres aint it....anyone got figures, miles on a fill etc

 

[glenamaddy]

Land cruiser might be on the cards here too, but I am very interested in finding out about fuel consumption.

Current diesel saloon...650 miles for a full tank...about 60 litres to fill her. Landcruiser is about 87 litres aint it....anyone got figures, miles on a fill etc

2004 LWB Landcruiser, 400 to 450 miles per tank.
Auto and using a/c. All around town.

 

[ButtermilkJa]

Land cruiser might be on the cards here too, but I am very interested in finding out about fuel consumption.

Current diesel saloon...650 miles for a full tank...about 60 litres to fill her. Landcruiser is about 87 litres aint it....anyone got figures, miles on a fill etc

Still on my first tank since I bought it, but needle is currently at 1/4 mark and clock shows 330 miles. So, I reckon glenamaddy's post about 400-450 is about right. I'm driving in Dublin traffic too, so I guess you might even squeeze in 500 miles if you're out on empty roads.

Diesel saloon is way more economical.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

I have an X Trail but lookin into gettin the PAthfinder in Jan, 2.5 engine and if its like the x trail i'll be happy. Including Vat your looking at a start price of about 37K

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Also looked at this, GRAND CHEROKEE COMMERCIAL, any thoughts ???

 

[sinbadsailor]

Still on my first tank since I bought it, but needle is currently at 1/4 mark and clock shows 330 miles. So, I reckon glenamaddy's post about 400-450 is about right. I'm driving in Dublin traffic too, so I guess you might even squeeze in 500 miles if you're out on empty roads.

Diesel saloon is way more economical.

I will be travelling up and down the N11 to dublin each day, so I would assume the 500+ would be achievable there.

As for the saloon, I totally agree with you, I will miss it, but running a car for those miles from after tax income seems like a waste if I have a limited company to leverage VAT-wise etc

 

[ButtermilkJa]

I will be travelling up and down the N11 to dublin each day, so I would assume the 500+ would be achievable there.

As for the saloon, I totally agree with you, I will miss it, but running a car for those miles from after tax income seems like a waste if I have a limited company to leverage VAT-wise etc

Exactly. My private car was costing my €650-€700 per month to run. My Commercial 4x4 is costing around €900. However, I only have to earn €900 to run the 4x4 whereas I needed to earn roughly €1300 to run the car. Clear winner. Granted I could claim part of the running costs for the private car, but I still reckon it works out cheaper to put the vehicle through the books.

 

[sinbadsailor]

I only have to earn €900 to run the 4x4 whereas I needed to earn roughly €1300 to run the car. Clear winner.

Yep, that makes perfect sense. I am running an audit on my car budget this month to give me a true picture of what it is costing, and I think I will be in for quite a shock to be honest. It will be a no-brainer I think.