4x4 cars

[broadrigg]

Considering purchase of a medium 4x4 for ease of access.Present car so low.Must have air-con & automatic.
Sugestions welcome

[Jay70]

If you just require ease of acces then you'd be better off with a people carrier such as a zafira. a 4x4 will cost you more in fuel and they are going to be taked so highly soon. My mum has bad legs so she bought a zafira 1.8 auto and loves it.

[broadrigg]

Jay 70
Have considered a Zafira but it was rather large.
Thank you

[Catso]

You're voluntarily joining the ranks of one of the most hated groups in the UK: 4x4 owners?!

[almcd007]

I'm a 4x4 owner - I didn't buy it for off roading - If you buy a Ferrari - did you buy it for the racetrack ? If you buy an estate car - do you have to have dogs ?- I bought it for safety in the winter and for my children. I hate it when people say things like "chelsea tanks" - I live in the north of England and I am proud to drive a 4x4 - why shouldn't I ?? My mother in law has bad knees (from gripping the broomstick too hard) and wouldn't need a people carrier - she has a RAV4 - small compact - four doors and finds it great to get in and out of. She lives in the middle of nowehere and finds the four wheel drive comforting in the winter with icy roads. Yes you use a little extra fuel - yes your tyre wear is different to a two wheel drive - but what price safety. Have a look at a RAV 4 - usually Toyota dealers are very high on the JD Power survey.

[broadrigg]

almcd007.
Thank you,
I will look into it.
broadrigg