I am looking to replace my Mitsubishi Pajero and would like some advice. Our beloved Pajero has died and we need to get another LARGE vehicle to replace it. We have 2 dogs, one is an Irish Wolfhound weighing over 11 stone! We need a vehicle that is able to carry at least four people and our two dogs comfortably. Having done some research and sat in a few vehicles we have narrowed our search to a long wheelbase 4x4 or a VW caravelle. We live in the UK and our looking at secondhand vehicles with a maximum budget of £5k. The car would not be used daily and will mostly be used locally with the occasional long motorway drive. Living in the country a 4x4 has been useful in bad weather but the cool factor of a VW appeals!! Our main concerns are reliability, and running costs. We would only consider getting a manual diesel vehicle and like everyone wants it to last forever!! I like the look of a Nissan Patrol or Isuzu Trooper so far. Could anyone with experience let me know your thoughts.