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I am faced with a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help me resolve. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Range Rover Vogue automatic that I have owned since new. It has done 53,000 trouble free miles. It was purchased with a 5 year "free" servicing package and I have also purchased an additional annual warranty package (from Land Rover) since it reached 3 years old. Most of my journeys are local - round trips of, say, 30 miles with occasional motorway journeys (say once a month) of 100 miles. I prefer a vehicle with a high driving position - especially when driving at night - and I need to be able to tow a livestock trailer and carry dogs. Whilst I love the Range Rover, I am increasingly concerned by the cost of running it - both in terms of fuel inefficiency and servicing. I don't want to spend more than £10,000 plus the trade in value of the Range Rover. Any ideas please?

Asked on 26 June 2010 by VW, York

Answered by Honest John
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 diesel, preferably the 6-speed auto 194PS 2010 model, but the previous 150PS 2.2 diesel with 5-speed auto was okay. Alternatively the new KIA Sorento, which is the same under the skin.
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