Thread: 4WD / Family Car

I am like 90% of the rest of you . Quad is an interesting idea....but still want a do-it-all and then the second car be the wee town one.

Which is why I don't need something crazily capable. I just need something with large boot space, preferably the option for 7 seats, and that is capable of 4WD.

Had a look at a couple of Toyota Vanguards (are they Kluger's?). They were ok except maybe want something slightly larger. Those 2 back seats are only gunna fit kids until they're about 7 or 8 by the looks of them, and when they're out you've got almost no boot space.

Everyone's thoughts on Nissan Patrol's? I've heard not much good for towing, but otherwise decent and tons of boot space.

What are Subaru's like? They mostly look pretty low, or are they AWD's and not 4WD's?

Originally Posted by MattyP

Everyone's thoughts on Nissan Patrol's? I've heard not much good for towing, but otherwise decent and tons of boot space.

Cough, cough, splutter. In the league you are looking at they will be great for towing and if you get service brakes can tow up to 4.5 tonne. The early ones with no hair drier are pretty sluggish but the others are all good.

Look for a GU model.

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There is a nice one in Chch at the moment but it has a manual transmission.