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MudRat:
Right, two choices,

CRV, 06/56 plate, 2,2d executive (top of the range etc) approx 11k, 270 quid per month for 3/4 years, full ownership after that time.

Or

Freelander ES (one below the HSE) approx 290 quid per month over 3 years, they agree a fixed buyback, say 8k after 3 years, if at the end of three years its worth 9k, i get 1k back or if its worth less i just hand the car over and walk away.

Not sure what to do?

V8MoneyPit:
The CRV won't break down.... the Freelander.... well, it's a Land Rover  ;) :lol:

But these buy back deals are quite good in the current climate. The chances are the vehicle value will plummet like a stone which *might* make the walk away option worthwhile.

ChrisV8:
CRV is horrible Freebie will break down !!!

Go get a Jeep !!! My Patriot willl do everything those do has VW reliability and you can get reet cheap deals, I pay less than that for a new one !!!!

A mates daughter just got an 08 plate with 8k on the clock for £11K.

robert francis:
sorry i wouldnt buy either, if i had that money id buy 1 of those nissans or hi lux twin cab things or a landcruser they more reliable and hold money better, but then i wont have the money unless i win the lottery, spend to much on my discovery :angry: its a love hate thing with my landy lol

carbore:
I was lookign at that sector and unless you need any real off road ability (then its the freelander) a X3 is the best. Much better boot space, interior space, ride, economy, Low C02 and feels v.qucik on the road. I was very dismissive of the X3 as a wannbe X5 until at the request of the misses, took one for a test drive. Purchase price is high but likely to depreciate less than the rest of that group.

Genrall "soft roaders" are falling out of favour due to the BBC, gordon Brown Tax and the fact that no one really needed one to take the kids to school (well maybe a few of us) so the market is saturated.

Cant stand the look of the current CRV so out of the two id go Freelander (assume its a F2) HoweverFreelander has very poor economy and C02 so check how much road tax you would pay (which also affects resale)

However I agree that pickups are worth a look. if the pickup can carry +1ton then its commercial and you only pay £180 road tax regardless of if you are a busines or private owner. The New Nirvara is v.nice indeed and very well specced in top models holds its value well (currently) new L200 is nice but load area is reduced in favour of rear passengers.

Odler models then L200 is good and you can pick your price form about 3k to 9k depending on Spec and Miles.   

We are going for an older L200 unelss I pursade the misses to sell her S2000 which looks like a barn find and has not turned a wheel for a year!

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