Recommendations needed for a SUV/ 4×4 in range of 40-45 lacs

[Dr.Haroon]

Salam to all respectable Pakwheelers.
I'm looking to buy my first suv/ jeep. My preference would be comfort, driving pleasure, resale and lesser maintenance. I would mostly be driving in cities and trips to north with some offroading. I'm from Islamabad. My range is around 40 lac.
I have shortlisted for myself:
1- Prado 1996- 2005
2- Surf 1996- 2004
3- Vigo 2010-2014 (Thai, UK models) preferably 2500cc diesel.
Which of above mentioned jeeps would be suitable with my preferences and range?
I want to stick to toyota due availablity of spare parts and mechanics.
I have mostly driven petrol cars. Should I go for petrol jeep or diesel?. Which jeeps require high octane?

[faakhir19]

Why not a Fortuner 2013... Its not that comfortable but the model will be newer and would serve the purpose. Proper 4x4 hai or budget mein bhi aati hai

[Dr.Haroon]

Thanks bro for ur suggestion. I haven't driven fortuner, but I have heard that it's underpowered with 2.7 cc petrol engine just like 2.7 cc prado and surf.

[faakhir19]

It may feel underpowered but Prado has a bigger body. Uski tarah underpowered nahin ho gi. Get a test drive and then decide

[Dr.Haroon]

Test drive would be good. But Toyota dealers don't offer test rides I think. Thanks brother.

[faakhir19]

If you are from Lahore, visit Jail road or any dealer. Check a car, get test drive. Agar pasand aa jaye tou le lein warna na lein

[Dr.Haroon]

I'm from islamabad, but I'm planning a trip to lahore in near future. That would be a good idea. Thank you.

[waqasch1]

spend some time on this link which has a good discussion on a similiar question, https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/t/best-value-for-money-suv-in-new-used-car-market-under-5-million/1036914

between the option you mentioned, Prado followed by Surf and then Vigo.
dont buy any SUV without a proper Pre Purchase Inspection from an SUV specialist workshop.

[Dr.Haroon]

Appreciated. Thanks brother

[IIIM5]

If you’re ok with diesel add land cruiser/amazon 100 series to your list matchless in terms of luxury and comfort
With due respect I differ with my those friends who’ll say k it’ll be heavy on maintenance, in old SUV’s criteria should not be the newer model it should be maintained no matter old, many 22 year old Prado or Surf are still in better nick as compared to 15 year old vehicles just because of properly maintenance

[Dr.Haroon]

Yes. I would prefer a maintained jeep, however 15-20 yrs old than newer models but poorly maintained.