What SUV would suit my off-road needs?

What SUV is the best buy petrol or diesel for €5,000, just for running around my small holding?

John Highland (Wexford)

Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi John,

Do you mean for driving off-road, most of the time? Your best bet is to track down a Suzuki Jimny - they're cheap, cheerful, rugged and amazingly good in the mud. 

If you want to make regular on-road journeys in a bit of comfort, but still want to have something that'll deal with muddy fields, have a look for a Mk1 Subaru Forester. Great on road, great off road and you can't kill them with a stick.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe