We’re reviewing second-hand SUVs that are worth up to £2,000 - a Toyota Land Cruiser, a Mercedes ML & a Land Rover Discovery, and we’re going to put them through a series of tests to see which is the best value-for-money.
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If you’re in the market for a large yet cheap second-hand SUV, which is the better pick - a Toyota Land Cruiser, a Mercedes ML, or a Land Rover Discovery 3?
Well, with a budget of just £2,000, we’ve got our hands on one of each to see which is the best. Mat and the team are going to go head-to-head in a drag race, compare their exteriors and interiors, and see what they’re like to drive on the road.
But which will come out on top? Let’s take a closer look…
Starting with the Discovery 3, it’s powered by a 2.7-litre V6 that produces 190hp and 440Nm. It’s equipped with a 6-speed manual and weighs 2,419kg. It was first released in 2005, we bought it for £1,500, and it currently has 256,000 miles on the clock.
Up next is the Mercedes ML. There’s a 2.7-litre inline-5 turbo diesel under the bonnet, and this produces 163hp and 400Nm. It’s equipped with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, weighs around 2,100kg, and was released in 2005. We bought it for £1,800, and it has 140,000 miles on the clock.
Finally, we come to the Land Cruiser. It’s powered by a 4.7-litre V8, and this puts down 235hp and 434Nm. It rolls up with a 4-speed automatic gearbox, and it weighs 2,260kg. It was originally released in 2002, and although it was originally bought for £5,000, it’s only worth around £2,000 now. To date, it’s run around 282,000 miles.
So which of these is the best buy? Stick with Mat to see for yourself!