• Forget LandRover unless you own a small oil-producing state. Think several times about available alternatives, then buy an old-shape Mitsi L200. Mine has run for 11 trouble-free years and works perfectly well offroad and on with Grabber AT2 rubber. Ok, not fast but reasonably comfy for a pick-up, with a civilised interior (and aircon) and a load bay which can comfortably carry a ton. Only downside is a similar turning circle to the QE2.

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