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Which reliable 4x4 with a large boot can I buy for £20,000?

I am struggling to find a vehicle (used or new) that meets my following simple requirements: 4x4, can fit an adult and two child seats in the back, good boot space, affordable (less than £20,000) and has a reputation for reliability and quality. Are you able to recommend anything? It seems that I either have to go for an MPV (i.e. no 4x4) or have to go for something enormous and expensive like a Discovery.

Asked on 3 August 2010 by Andrew Farrell

Answered by Honest John
The best for £20,000 is the current Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 R Type 193PS diesel that lists at more than £20,000 but might come for a bit less. Brokers did once have them from about £19,000.

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