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What large 4x4 for £5k?

I'm looking to buy a seven-seater 4x4 for about £5k. Looking at XC90 2003/04, Discovery 2001/2002 or any other one which have not thought about?

Looking for reliability and comfort not so much running costs.

Asked on 14 February 2013 by LesAnglais

Answered by Honest John
For £5k none of these are going to be reliable. Stark fact.
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