Which car would you choose to take around the UK coastline?

Question

I'm planning a few weeks travelling around the UK coastline. I know parts of it are rugged and hilly and some areas are flat and pristine. Should I hire a 4WD Freelander or a normal car for this purpose?

Answer 1

There will be very few places that will be really steep or muddy. Get something that will have a good fuel economy considering the current price of petrol, something that's comfortable to sit in. Anything with a 1.6 engine or above will be fine, a 4WD will be overkill.

Answer 2

Are you going "over the sticks"  or "round by the road"

In the latter case, I'd trust my reliable old Ford Sierra, anyday!

Over the sticks would need a 4X4, and, the land owner's permission - if you can get it.

Answer 3

You won't need a 4WD go for something that is light on fuel (with the price at the moment).

Answer 4

The 2002 Morgan Plus 8

Answer 5

yeh, just choose a normal car, you won't need 4 wheel drive. A diesel engine would be best, as it will be more efficent

if i could choose any car to do it in, i would go for an Aston Martin DB9 ... but that's just me dreaming :-)

Answer 6

compromise - you may need 4x4 if your on beaches or whatever, however, you will not need an SUV. if you need space then i advise you to get a 4wd estate car - a Subaru legacy outback or Audi a6 all road or a Volvo xc70.

Answer 7

For that kind of distance you'd be better of with a diesel. Go for something sporty with plenty of torque like a Vauxhall Astra hatchback, with a 2.5litre turbo engine  -that'll easily pull over a hill and get you about quite quickly, and with quite good fuel economy!

Answer 8

you'll seldom actually need a 4x4 unless you're on farmlands, so no, you won't need one. get something faster and lighter on fuel.

Answer 9

subaru convertible awd even works on the beaches !