Suzuki Samurai (4x4)

We had a samurai for 3 brilliant days ok they are a little basic but they're perfect for an island thats 70% dirt tracks,they're built like tanks and will go anywhere you want,some of the mountain tracks we went up had to be seen to be believed. so if you are on Kos don't hire a car its a waste of time get one of these get the wind in your hair and go and get dirty.

ok so they're a bit agricultural but you can't beat them when you head off onto the dirt roads or go hunting the thermal springs down horrible bumpy tracks. Try taking a hatchback down one of those!

And you're on holiday! Get the roof off and go for a tan, just don't forget to take a top and long pants for those long drives home after dark - even paradise gets chilly at night...

This is a very old-fashioned design and a bit of a donkey to drive. The steering is imprecise and the suspension is crude and bouncy. The soft top is fiddly and takes ages to put up, which is a pain when it starts raining (as it did quite a lot in 2002). Could be fun for a day or two, but if you keep it for longer you might end up hating it. It's worth paying a bit extra for something better (and newer) like a Suzuki Jimny, or go for an air conditioned car which will be cheaper and more practical.