I'm finding I'm needing to shift more shit and stuff around. Probably got a budget of £1k-1.5k max. The IS is OK for small stuff but because the seats don't fold the boot takes very little. I can get clean stuff on the back seat but because it is half leather with Alcantera even a plastic sheet over it risky for wet/dirty stuff.
Thinking older Patrol diesel. Older Bighorn diesel Older Pajero diesel Rangie on LPG Musso diesel.
It might get offroaded once it has served it's hauling duties. This won't be a main daily but it needs to be reliable enough to be ready when needed. Don't want a Jeep, hate the ride.
I know from experience the Rangie will most likely be cheapest on insurance, but can be a PITA for reliability and LPG availability on longer runs, and thirsty if the LPG stops working.
I know people think the Musso is ugly, the bighorn is primitive and the patrol slow. Not an issue for what I want, just something roomy, rugged and simple but with some creature comforts.
Opinions on the above. Yes an estate car might do the job, but doesn't have the second hobby option (offroad).
I'm discounting Land Cruisers because they hold their prices really well due to the cult following they have.