What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Recommended 4x4?

Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!

Asked on 6 May 2011 by Ailsa Saville

Answered by Honest John
Honda CR-V. Just forget about the good roadholding bit. They aren't a brilliant drive.
Similar questions
My Audi A6 has now reached the time to be replaced, 200000 good miles. The replaced falls between Honda CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara, as my future mileage will be 8000 miles per year the choice would be...
The time has come to replace my 2001 2.5l Subaru Legacy Outback Estate. At 140,000 miles it's beginning to cost more than it's worth (i.e. next to nothing) The car is used for general everyday local...
Unexpectedly, I urgently need to swap my Ford Focus (56 plate Zetec Climate, 1.8 petrol 57k miles) for a car with four wheel drive and much more ground clearance. We live at the end of a steep farm track...
Related models
Low-down pull from refined chain cam engines. Walk-through cabin on CVT auto models. Large boot can be increased by sliding the rear seats forward. Lasting very well.