This might be pretty obvious but are you driving pretty economically? Do you have a roof box on the car and a boot full of drugs? If so remove what you don’t need. Also no A/C on in summer and windows rolled up... every little helps I guess  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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I like to get to the speed limit fairly quickly but that' about it. AC is rarely on, windows always up (the kids moan if the windows are down).

Haven't actually worked out my real MPG, maybe that's something I should do for a while. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

Chuckalicious

It all seems to revolve about how many short runs you do.

If your annual mileage is low, then you might as well hang on to your FL2. You will never save enough on fuel bills to cover the loss of selling then buying a different car.

If your annual mileage is moderate, but with many local short journeys, then I would suggest looking at something like a Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander. These will do about 25 miles on the first £1 worth of electricity, then about 35 mpg thereafter. If you are local you could top up charge several times a day. They are about the same size as a FL2, and early ones are depreciating quickly into your price range. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
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Hadnt considered something like that. Maybe worth keeping an eye on. But yes I think the short runs are the issue, but nothing I can do about those sadly. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

Have a look a a Skoda Yeti.
4x4 does well ove 40mph, various engines and trims to suit.

My wife has a 16plate and today we averaged over 48mpg and typically over 45 for local runs.

They are bigger inside than the look. Well worth a look IMHO

If you are only doing short runs & not that many of them I doubt you will save much money over a year with another car after all the other costs of getting a new car are factored into the equation.

I go through about a tank of fuel a month. I am using about twice as much fuel as my previous car but for an extra $360 a year in fuel I get to travel in style! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Most of us don't need 4x4 for most of the year. My daily commute is 8 miles each way, but would I change my F2 for something else? nah.

I dont think anyone will be able to give you an answer that will solve your problem, just go with your head.

My only comment is, would you kick yourself the the first time you needed what the F2 offers, and its replacement let you down? Updated- Waiting for a Scotland v England 6 Nations home win. 24th Feb 2018
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You're probably right. If I had the money I'd probably go for a new car that was a bit more balanced for my needs but I did a LOT of looking last night and there's nothing that gives a clear benefit. So looks like it's FL2 until a lottery win  Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

as previously mentioned Fiat Panda 4x4 excellent all rounder and cheaper to run.

also Suzuki Jimny great for what sounds like your needs, very popular in my area.

Iain

Yeah if it was going to be changed it'd likely be for one of those 2 as they are very affordable, but also very small for a family of 4. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

Family of 4.... your far safer in a Freelander tbh  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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would agree that safety should be main consideration, can't put a price on safety.

Iain

Excatly I’d rather pay a bit extra than be 6ft under  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Excatly I’d rather pay a bit extra than be 6ft under

be 6ft overground .......... buy a Unimog.



like many of us on here we compromised ......

Yup, I had considered the safety too. Seems the FL2 is still the right choice despite higher running costs. Ah well, if I win the lottery I'll either not care about the cost of running the FL2 or I'll get something electric  Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental