RichM
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I am 20 from the UK. I currently drive a 1.6L BMW 316i SE. I live in Devon (which is fairly rural) and have got stuck in my car 3 times! 2 of which required a tow from a 4x4's. Since then, I have been looking at 4x4's. I'd like one so that:
1. I don't get stuck everytime I go 1 foot off the road.
2. So I can have some fun.
I am not looking for a hardcore 4x4 and I only have about £3500 to spend, so there is no need to get a Defender or a Land cruiser. I just want something for a bit of fun that would also be suitable to use for my daily commutes. (50 mile round trip) I'd be coming from a BMW, so I don't really think anything like a Suzuki Jimny would suit me very well... (not being snobbish, but I gotta be honest) I noticed the Freelanders, and they do look good in my opinion, although I am well aware to stay away from the 1.8 K-series engine model.
Is the Freelander a good choice for me? Will it do better MPG than what I currently drive? (BMW 316 1.6) I am not the type of person who likes to waste money on fuel and I am no petrol head either! I'd pick efficiency over power any day.
Also, does the Freelander always drive in 4x4 "mode"? And do they all come with PAS?
Thanks.
I am 20 from the UK. I currently drive a 1.6L BMW 316i SE. I live in Devon (which is fairly rural) and have got stuck in my car 3 times! 2 of which required a tow from a 4x4's. Since then, I have been looking at 4x4's. I'd like one so that:
1. I don't get stuck everytime I go 1 foot off the road.
2. So I can have some fun.
I am not looking for a hardcore 4x4 and I only have about £3500 to spend, so there is no need to get a Defender or a Land cruiser. I just want something for a bit of fun that would also be suitable to use for my daily commutes. (50 mile round trip) I'd be coming from a BMW, so I don't really think anything like a Suzuki Jimny would suit me very well... (not being snobbish, but I gotta be honest) I noticed the Freelanders, and they do look good in my opinion, although I am well aware to stay away from the 1.8 K-series engine model.
Is the Freelander a good choice for me? Will it do better MPG than what I currently drive? (BMW 316 1.6) I am not the type of person who likes to waste money on fuel and I am no petrol head either! I'd pick efficiency over power any day.
Also, does the Freelander always drive in 4x4 "mode"? And do they all come with PAS?
Thanks.