Want to trade in my 07 Golf GT for a jeep

Hi lads

I've decided I'd like to get a jeep. I have a 07 golf gt tsi with 50K on the clock, perfect condition and I'd like to trade it in for a second hand jeep.

I want a 4x4 as I do a good bit of sports and want the extra room, it's also handy for my big dogs and I just like jeeps. I'll be doing a small but of off road but majority of driving will be on road.

Jeeps I like include; x5, Kia sorrento, landcruiser, discovery. Obviously I'd like something economical and at least 07.

Can you help an uneducated fool like me out? :-)

Cheers

Matthewjohn

Whats your budget?:)

Eric Cartman

the sorento will be the cheapest of your picks, and between it and the landcruiser theyre the most reliable. The X5 is the most comfortable and has more options available but since its Ireland, not many will have been put on. The discoverys reliability is questionable based on who you talk to.

I had a sorento for almost 2 years, and with the low range box and the smooth 5 speed auto it was an excellent machine to drive and very capable. It feels less boat like in corners than the landcruiser and is a lot easier on fuel., cant vouch for the X5 or discovery as I havent driven them. If your looking for a sorento, find one with the leather, heated seats, headlight washers, climate control - they go for the same money as the basic spec but are alot more comfortable than the basic spec, especially on long journeys

101sean

Similar recent questions over on the 4x4 forum if you want to have a read - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1068

Land Rover products will be the most comfortable and capable but as Eric says there's a perceived reliability problem (I am very biased though ). Have a look around at what's available and if you see something you like come back. There's a few Sorento fans and most will say Landcruiser for reliability but all vehicles can have issues, just check here

Something to bear in mind is that the fuel economy will be dire compared to a car and with full size 4x4s you'll be crucified with motor tax unless you can justify commercial tax.

Juniorhurler

As a jeep driver I would say that I love mine, BUT I do need one for the farm to haul livestock etc. about. If I didn't have the need of it, it would be gone in the morning. Expect bigger fuel, maintenance and even carwash bills with a jeep.

Hi Lads

I thought about the replies I got and have come up with a new decision.

I've decided it would be better and more practical to look at trading my car in for a A4 Avant or something similar. Can someone recommend one? As for how much I am willing to spend, I'd be looking at trading in my current car and potentially adding an extra 3/4K to the deal.

Whilst having additional space is important to me, it's also important the car is economical, quick enough (quick being not much slower than my current car, Golf Gt 140bhp) and if possible four wheel drive. Is this realistic? Ideally, for no particular reason, I'd like the car I get to be no older than the one I'm currently driving so 07 or newer...

Appreciate all tips and advice.

CharlieCroker

Subaru Legacy estate seems to tick most boxes!

db330

I think you made the right choice about the full size 4x4, I have one but need it for towing and work, but had the option would get a car.

But you an A4 advant would be perfect and the diesel ones can be quick enough for most people, but trying to find a quattro one could be difficult in Ireland (could import from the UK but then you wouldn't be able to trade)

As said above A legacy could also be a very good choice.
Other cars could be passat 4motion, and can't think of others now but other members will have some other considerations.

coolbeans

A4 Avants are very small. My Mazda 323F has more space than the Avant I was in. Looks first, practicality second. Legacys are nice.

Tea 1000

Legacy is the best, but the diesels are rare and pricey, although not as pricey as an A4 Avant quattro, so I guess in that vein the Legacy wins, it's the better car anyway.
As said, I'd consider an A6 Avant instead of the A4. You could look at the likes of the Honda CRV, the diesel in those is good.
Volvo have a couple of models like the XC70, but they're seriously expensive used!

Anan1

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Whilst having additional space is important to me, it's also important the car is economical, quick enough (quick being not much slower than my current car, Golf Gt 140bhp) and if possible four wheel drive. Is this realistic? Ideally, for no particular reason, I'd like the car I get to be no older than the one I'm currently driving so 07 or newer...

Appreciate all tips and advice.

Is your annual mileage high? If it's only around 10k miles (i'm guessing from the Golf) then you could consider a petrol Subaru Forester XT. It'll be hard on juice and heavy to tax, but cheap to buy, very capable, and a lot faster than the Golf.

8vjohn

Audi all-road? Seems to be few and far between to buy though.
Hefty tax too.

crossy

Number one. I wouldnt trade the golf as you will not get the true value for money. The golf would be a good seller private and you will get what you want. A dealer will give you what he wants.

Secondly If your looking for a reliable car.... stay away from Audi. Had an audi a4 and after i changed the engine when it blew i realised that any jeep would have been cheaper in the long run.

galwaytt

...a lot of the current estates are so-called 'lifestyle' cars. The LOOK bigger, but in reality are........feck all bigger than the hatch etc it's based on. The difference usually is that the load area is just easier to get to, just because of the big rear door.

I have a Saab 9-3 'Combi', and that's what that is. Roof not particuarly high, the floor not particularly low, so it's a bit of a ....con, really.

I'm shocked someone hasn't mentioned the patently-bloody-obvious......the venerable......Octavia / Superb.........widely available all over the place, and all sorts of prices.