4x4

[Gall.B]

mines is same to tax as transit, roughly same m.p.g, carry same weight, just as cheap for parts & safer with the kids in.

 

[wayne]

i have a ford ranger and wouldnt swap it for anything else. i only carry what tools i need so dont pile everything in it like the van i had. gets me to london and back on a tank of diesel (from leeds) so not too bad on fuel.nice and comfy as well and kids love travelling in it. only problem i have found is chrome trims have to be strapped to ladder rail as they dont fit in cab

 

[doug boardley]

I've got an L200 that I use for work and love it! all the dust etc is contained in the pick up section so the cab can easily be kept clean. I also have a covered trailer that can transport wet cutters, tx1200, plasterboarbs etc. I bought it as a compromise as I knew we were going to buy a touring caravan so I wanted a dual purpose vehicle, I'd struggle to go back to a conventional van now

 

[Stewart]

I just bought this new toy today as my defender blew it's head gasket last week.... As my apprentice has recently finished his second year, he can now take the transit home and have the responsibility of loading and unloading the van at the store giving me more time to chill. I pick it up next week......

 

[doug boardley]

niiiiiiiceeee!!

 

[Sean Kelly]

Thanks for your help everyone. I bought this today! I pick it up this Friday. I put £70 worth of petrol in my car yesterday............the one I am part exchanging on Friday! - Doh

 

[grumpygrouter]

Why don't you look at a medium to large state car? I have used my 3series BMW for 4 years and it ain't that big. A Mondeo or Vectra would seem like an aircraft hangar to me but would be cheaper to run than a big 4x4.

 

[Sean Kelly]

Grumpy, my 9 year old Golf served me well, but it was always a tight squeeze with tools etc. Apart from my tiling tools I have to carry plumbing tools too (inc. pipe benders & gas torches etc). Then there is my undercut saw for doors. I just felt that I should go the whole hog and get something much bigger than I need. I wanted full leather too (easier to clean for when I use the car for my family). I wanted a strong car that could take the weight. I wanted a car that made me look more successful than I actually am! I wanted a car that was a pleasure to drive. I probably won't be too pleased when I'm always driving to the petrol station! I did look at a Volvo estate, but when I started looking at the X-Trails I fell in love. It's a bit of a treat to myself too.

 

[White Room]

I just bought this new toy today as my defender blew it's head gasket last week.... As my apprentice has recently finished his second year, he can now take the transit home and have the responsibility of loading and unloading the van at the store giving me more time to chill. I pick it up next week......

Seen a lot more guys using them for work lately.

 

[Gall.B]

I’m seriously thinking of buying a 4x4 for work. My Golf is just too small for carrying tools/adhesive etc. I have been looking at the Nissan X-Trail (about 7k worth), and about 6 years old. Can’t go for a van because of the kids. Most jobs are local and I do about 30 miles a day. Does anyone have a 4x4 and is it practical for tiling? Cheers Sean

What did you eventually go for Sean? heres mine.


Was going out this morning but didnt know what car to take.

 

[Sean Kelly]

What did you eventually go for Sean? Was going out this morning but didnt know what car to take.

Mine looks like a toy compared to yours! I usually use my Porsche for when I'm collecting payment from a customer!!!

 

[Gall.B]

Mine looks like a toy compared to yours! I usually use my Porsche for when I'm collecting payment from a customer!!!

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Nice! just realised youd already posted doh, how are you finding it for work are customers impressed? The family like it?

 

[Sean Kelly]

Only yesterday a customer saw my car when she popped out. She said I've just seen your car. You must be doing well for yourself.its all part of the illusion I thought to myself!The family love it.

 

[Gall.B]

Lol it does make a difffrence being presentable even having fancy workwear seems to make an impression especialy if its clean