Moonraker

I think you're right about the hilux, it is i think the more likeable pickup. Less in my search range. Thanks for the help all

I had another look at Parkers. Screenshots show this... So, say a 2003 L200, weighing in at 1.7 tonnes (according to auto trader) would be £270 tax a year, flat rate, right? Seems £270 is worst case scenario for what I have in mind. Is it as simple as that and I just missed it?

Yes, its flown by but at the same time it hasn't

My thoughts exactly.

Tou don't want people questioning her parentage bo do you. I "borrowed" an L200 warrior must be 15 years ago from Skanska to collect a set of wheels from the other side of the country. It was dark and lashing it down and I did some accidental off roading somewhere out in the sticks. Had an absolutely brilliant time even though it was slow and handled like a turd on the road. Oh I don't worry about that

Also, many are well over 150,000 miles on the clock, some hit 250,000. They seem like work horses. A good sign, right?

I appreciate the comments by the way Its a pick up or an suv ... I'm sure my 10 month old daughter (and my dog) would prefer being dropped off in a pick up rather than a Quashqai!!!!

I've been driven in a hummer .. again while in the USA. Like a tank!

Back when I was 18 i went to good old 'Merica and drove a big old truck, very briefly. Was massive. I was in Texas so maybe this is where it all started for me! I'd love to drive one on the roads here

Sorry to disappoint but you're welcome to give us your chat up lines anyway

Thays good to know, thanks. I'd be looking for one that has some sort of service history, as you would with car buying.

I have seen that episode, its great, although I don't intend to do that much damage to it I think that sort of stuff helps with the pricing!

That's a smidge over what I currently pay for a 1.4 fiesta!!!!

I did look at parkers, it was explained well there but even the responses in this thread show the difference in information, all be it not a big difference so thats reassuring.

Looks nasty. And expensive.