We're getting a people mover soon, so far we've been looking at just normal 2wd ones. But now we're thinking a 4 wheel drive would come in handy, im wondering about petrol costs though. Would having a 4wd make a huge difference to the running cost or not really! It'll be used mostly for driving round town but occasionally needed for 4wd driving.
vtecintegra,
Jan 11, 6:58pm
Yeah 4wd is going to noticeably impact economy in all usage (but especially around town).
Bear in mind most 4WD people movers aren't very capable off road anyway.
gadgit3,
Jan 11, 7:01pm
People mover van! or people mover 7 seater SUV!
hannahsmummy07,
Jan 11, 7:02pm
Van, like s honda stream or oddysey type thing. We're staying away from SUV's coz of the running costs.
mugenb20b,
Jan 11, 7:03pm
Budget!
hannahsmummy07,
Jan 11, 7:03pm
Do you mean how much do we want to spend! or telling me to budget better! lol
vtecintegra,
Jan 11, 7:08pm
Where are you wanting to go with them! The awd system in those Hondas is pretty much designed for snowy roads, not anything challenging - also they don't have very much ground clearance.
gadgit3,
Jan 11, 7:11pm
Vans only then no point going 4wd stick to the 2wd alot better on fuel and the Stream is not a bad choice. looks good and Honda build a good low maintainance engine.
mugenb20b,
Jan 11, 7:12pm
Yeah, sorry, how much are you planning to spend!
hannahsmummy07,
Jan 11, 7:13pm
Oh. Perhaps not what we're looking for then. It'll be to go to Mitimiti, so driving across wet farmland and on the beach, and rugged gravel roads. We're not really car people so kinda have no idea, except that we need 7 seats and 4wd. Maybe I should have a wee look at SUV's, i havnt even bothered looking at them so far
hannahsmummy07,
Jan 11, 7:14pm
We were thinking around $6-9,000 from the prices we've seen on here. We can go up to $10 or 11,000 though
mugenb20b,
Jan 11, 7:24pm
That's a tough one. A 7 seater 4WD in that price range will not be economical to run and will have a few years on it. The best I could find was a 2002 Volvo which has a high ground clearance, but it's not the car I could recommend (auction number 424609851). Whatever you do, keep away from Ford Explorers. Good luck.
hannahsmummy07,
Sep 7, 11:18pm
Cool thank you. After reading these comments, I think we should just get a 2wd people mover van. And we can hire a 4wd SUV for going away. Thanks!
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