Replacement for Discovery 3 - SUV circa £20k - any recommendations?

[sanderzo]

The time has come to replace our D3. Used by Mrs HK for general farm / town running around, some longer UK holiday trips and for picking up and running around the grandchildren. Ideally we'd like another 'solid' feeling SUV, say 3 years old, 30k, diesel (or petrol), occasional towing of 2000kg, these are our thoughts. Budget is around £20 - £25k:

D4 - lots of 'em but somewhat unaffordable and still possible and costly reliability issues
Discovery Sport - lightweight? - and reliability issues
Jeep Grand Cherokee - chased a few on or above budget - sold quicker than we can react
Skoda Kodiaq - seems ok on paper - but not enthused
VW Touareg - uppish in price and seem to sell quicker than the Jeeps
Hyundai Santa Fe - no experience of this brand
Kia Sorrento - as above no experience

Grateful for any opinions as I don't really do family passenger cars

HK

We have a Touareg and a Sorento. Both well built machines. Sorento can seat 7 and is made with some good high quality materials. The Touareg has a more high end feel when you drive it. Tons of power but fuel usage is a fair bit worse with its automatic box ( but it is super smooth)

 

[The Seeker]

what's peoples thoughts on Toyota landcrusers? amazons ?

 

[Robt]

If you can find one, BMW X3 with the big twin turbo diesel 3 litre. Will do everything you want , cheap as chips and 36mpg. Qould sell you mine , but it is worth b****r all so I will hold on till it dies

Too small compared to a D3

 

[Robw54]

Discovery 4
The end

What about all these snapped cranks on the 3l? Been told by a landrover engineer it’s always the same spot. Same engine in the 3l RR and older sport. No improvement on newer models.

I’d go RR 4.4L if it has to be a Landy.

 

[ollie989898]

Porsche, any engine will do. It's a superior car just doesn't have the badge though.

 

[Exfarmer]

Too small compared to a D3

Depends on your requirements of course. Far more comfort for rear seat passengers in the Beamer than any Disco, but of course you lose rear space then.

 

[MontyK]

Would stay away from the Discovery Sport! Nice vehicle, have one as a company car, but there are horror stories out there about oil dilution with diesel etc. 2 I know of a work have had serious engine issues at 75k and mine has some awful rattling, which LR say is just normal wear and tear!

Trevor

Got a 65 plate disco sport, love it, i change the oil every 10,0000 miles. No problemsso far.

 

[TrickyT]

Got a 65 plate disco sport, love it, i change the oil every 10,0000 miles. No problemsso far.

Our company vehicles only get services when the service indication comes on. LR claimed this should be about every 21K or 2 years from memory, but I know that isn't the case with mine. I am sure I am getting about 15k between services. I expect most leased vehicles would be the same.

 

[Beowulf]

The Audi is fugly. The Porsche is a lot prettier and the interior will be top notch.

The Q7 isn't the prettiest car on the road, nor is it in any way enjoyable to drive.

The interior is light years ahead of the 992 that I have just bought though, by a long way. The Audi feels solid, where the Porsche feels built to a price. The Audi was around 1/3rd of the price. :/

 

[HolzKopf]

Thanks for all the input. It really is appreciated. Plenty of food for thought. Tempted by a D4, one or two careful owners with a service history - and roll the dice. Or buy a Kia, Hyundai or Rav 4. A Touareg appeals but not the mpg or the bills. Always think, if only we had another £10k to throw at it....
HK

 

[top char]

Thanks for all the input. It really is appreciated. Plenty of food for thought. Tempted by a D4, one or two careful owners with a service history - and roll the dice. Or buy a Kia, Hyundai or Rav 4. A Touareg appeals but not the mpg or the bills. Always think, if only we had another £10k to throw at it....
HK

Have you made a purchase yet? In same situation as yourself and its not easy!

 

[Northdowns Martin]

Volvo XC90. I have the XC60 which is slightly smaller and hasn’t got the extra seats inboot. I love it second Volvo we’ve had both have been a dream to own and drive.

 

[Waysideman]

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport worth a try.

 

[uztrac]

VW Touareg now on 160.000 miles,just fitted rear discs & pads.Just seems to keep on rolling,engine oil changed every 10k and thats it.

 

[Fendt516profi]

Toyota land cruiser commercial and forget that it can't legally tow 3.5ton

 

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[Robt]

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport worth a try.

Do you own a tarmac company govnor

 

[Waysideman]

Unfortunately not.

 

[Drillman]

With that budget a shiny new 4 door pickup decent spec with canopy on could be bought (assuming VAT is reclaimable) 3-5 year warranty, cheaper road tax and no MOT needed for 3 years.

 

[top char]

Looking like the other half wants a Toureg! Anyone know of any tidy 4-5yo ones for sale? Would be nice to find someone that changes every 3-4 year and cut out the dealer!