Minti - Recent Comments on Question "4WD?" http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "4WD?" Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Re: 4WD? tamismith First of all, I would suggest getting some form of extended SUV. You'll be happy you did when they get a little bigger and want to bring along friends, etc. A friend of mine has a 2005 Chevy Tahoe with all the goodies and loves it. It has been very reliable for them and their 4 kids. But there are ... First of all, I would suggest getting some form of extended SUV. You'll be happy you did when they get a little bigger and want to bring along friends, etc. A friend of mine has a 2005 Chevy Tahoe with all the goodies and loves it. It has been very reliable for them and their 4 kids. But there are definately more options out there. Shop around and do your homework before deciding on one too quickly. Check out this site for more info:

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]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#654923 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#654923 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:18:56 -0700 4WD? Rebow Hi there.  This is just my personal opinion from what I know about 4WDs.  It depends on the size of car that you want.  I drive a Nissan X-Trail.  It has a smaller engine (2.5L) and is more compact than some 4WDs.  Having said that, we can fit adults in the backseat veyr comfortably (which you can't always do) and ... Hi there.  This is just my personal opinion from what I know about 4WDs.  It depends on the size of car that you want.  I drive a Nissan X-Trail.  It has a smaller engine (2.5L) and is more compact than some 4WDs.  Having said that, we can fit adults in the backseat veyr comfortably (which you can't always do) and I loooove it to death.  It also has fittings for THREE child car seats.  They are cheap, reliable, economical, still great off-road and they have heaps of features even in the base model. 

I would never drive anything Mitsubishi, I would never buy a Pajero.  They are not built to last and from what I've seen at our 4WD club, they don't handle well off road.  For a smaller 4WD I recommend the X-trail or a Subaru Forrester or Outback.  In the mid size I recommend a Toyota Prado or a Nissan Pathfinder and in the bigger sizes go for a Nissan Patrol or a Landcruiser.  These bigger cars are FANTASTIC safety wise and they are built like Sherman tanks...unfortunately they are also fuel hungry.

Brand-wise I really like the way they make Subarus, Toyotas and Nissans (my personal favourite) because they run well, they're reliable and they all have excellent safety features.  I would avoid a Mitsubishi like the plague and while I don't necessarily trust them, I have heard good things about Ford and the Hyundai Santa Fe.  Hope this helps.

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#324651 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#324651 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:40:40 -0800 4WD? monyq83 hi we have both a station wagon (8 seater) and a 4wd (7 seater) and they are both good except the only thing about our 4wd (nissan patrol) is that theres not enough room for a pram in the boot, we have to put it on the back seat next to my eldest. whereas in the station wagon theres still ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323861 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323861 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:01:24 -0800 4WD? Kellzacar Hi there, After seeing many car accidents and reviewing news articles and press releases I must say that I would be very hestitant upon woning a 4WD. Personally I would think you would be better of going for a wagon or minivan of some type. There are also some great wagons out there that offer 7 seaters. Also some 5 seater ... Hi there,

After seeing many car accidents and reviewing news articles and press releases I must say that I would be very hestitant upon woning a 4WD. Personally I would think you would be better of going for a wagon or minivan of some type. There are also some great wagons out there that offer 7 seaters. Also some 5 seater vehicles are quite wide. I myself own a Magan Station wagon and there is heaps of room for two car seats, plus the wagon has pleantly of bootspace from pram(s) and gorceries . .ETC

Goodluck . . . Cheers Kellz

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323779 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323779 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:26:02 -0800 4WD? mum2four We have a 2000 model Toyota  Land Cruiser Prado petrol automatic I love it i find it pretty good on fuel and easy to park as it is not as bulky as some 4WD and ours is an eight seater and fits our four children which 2 are in their teens in well with room for their friends too we ... We have a 2000 model Toyota  Land Cruiser Prado petrol automatic I love it i find it pretty good on fuel and easy to park as it is not as bulky as some 4WD and ours is an eight seater and fits our four children which 2 are in their teens in well with room for their friends too we bought ours second hand 12 months ago and have not had any problems with it all .

                                             happy car hunting        Cham

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323649 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323649 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:12:42 -0800 4WD? mandymum3 Hi there, I was too on the look for a larger car, but I decided to wait as I really like the new jeep commanda, I'll have to wait A while for a secondhand one, I dont waste my money on new cars!! I currently have a ford explorer 4WD and it fits two car seats but my daughter is ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323628 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/323563/4wd//#323628 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:54:42 -0800