Wez Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hey All, What is a good motor towing for around £5k Is there anything worth getting on import? Needs to be comfy enough for day to day use but able to tow a trailer with a motor on when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a grand voyager and its perfect (you can even put a proper single matress in the back) - all i need now is the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 How much did you pay for it? I was thinking about a diesel bmw or audi, possibly a volvo 850 estate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfZ1N56qjY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I was looking at 525 TDS touring or Discovery TD5, not sure what you would get for £5000, i was looking to spend around £2000-2500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 I was looking at 525 TDS touring or Discovery TD5, not sure what you would get for £5000, i was looking to spend around £2000-2500 Even better if its cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/CHRYSLER+GRAND+VOYAGER/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-19-4294966817-4294966818/search.action?postcode=cm63te&radius=1501&showMoreOptions= Mine is a 51 plate manual with 130'000 on the clock. 2.5 turbo D (LTD CRD) We have had it since new but you can pick them up for 5k - i would suggest not getting the older shape though. Ours has been reliable. In the last 30'000 i did bushes, anti roll bars and tailgate lock as auto lifting wasnt working. Its the biggest car as people carriers go. its like having a cumphy van. 7 seat, 5 of which come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a Hilux surf 3Ltr turboD. Great workhorse, will pull anything and a great daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have a Hilux surf 3Ltr turboD. Great workhorse' date=' will pull anything and a great daily driver.[/quote'] Just been looking at the Surfs on autotrader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 What about non 4x4 style motors for towing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thius looks like a good deal!! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/320863.htm H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Thius looks like a good deal!! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/320863.htm H. I like that but would it be any good at towing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfZ1N56qjY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I like that but would it be any good at towing? Of course. I thought they came with a tow bar as standard..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Fronties are good motors and you won't find a newer 4x4 for the money. I've had a few, currently the 3.2v6 and it gets used off road (utility, not sports) and for towing horse trailers with horses in. You'll probably get a 2000 model plus for well under 3k. I personally don't like the discos, my dad has had several - he loves them. Far too wallowy for my liking and not good on petrol/diesel. Non 4x4, the Omege Elite MV6 estate is a stunning bit of kit. I had an ex police car estate, performed really well and for the money (£300!) was the most comfortable drive I have ever had (up until the supra). Was LPG too. Don't know what the towing limit was but it was a heavy car. Surfs are great, been tempted a few times but they can be really unreliable - my dad had one that something failed on it (head gasket I think is the common problem) and it cost nearly 2k to fix. My neighbour has one and it spends more time in the garage than on the road - I think he's given up on it now which is a shame, it has the lifted suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Surfs are great, been tempted a few times but they can be really unreliable - my dad had one that something failed on it (head gasket I think is the common problem) and it cost nearly 2k to fix. My neighbour has one and it spends more time in the garage than on the road - I think he's given up on it now which is a shame, it has the lifted suspension. The older 2.4s are prone to headgasket probs, the newer 3.0 turbos are bulletproof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 i have nice honda accord estate on my website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord R Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 We used to run a 2.8TD Shogun/ Pajero LWB , pulled superbly had all sorts on the back of it. Mega reliable and cheap to buy these days. Although i admit rather dated. Current tow car is an A6 TDI Avant (98 on model) Superb quality , tis a nice thing , tows well although might struggle with a heavy supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Fronties are good motors and you won't find a newer 4x4 for the money. I've had a few, currently the 3.2v6 and it gets used off road (utility, not sports) and for towing horse trailers with horses in. You'll probably get a 2000 model plus for well under 3k. I personally don't like the discos, my dad has had several - he loves them. Far too wallowy for my liking and not good on petrol/diesel. Non 4x4, the Omege Elite MV6 estate is a stunning bit of kit. I had an ex police car estate, performed really well and for the money (£300!) was the most comfortable drive I have ever had (up until the supra). Was LPG too. Don't know what the towing limit was but it was a heavy car. Surfs are great, been tempted a few times but they can be really unreliable - my dad had one that something failed on it (head gasket I think is the common problem) and it cost nearly 2k to fix. My neighbour has one and it spends more time in the garage than on the road - I think he's given up on it now which is a shame, it has the lifted suspension. Vauxhall = CRAP! Get A Volvo 850 for towing, or a decent 3.0V6 Camry. Audi estates are cool but expensive when they go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Bringing this back to life, still looking around, looks like a BMW 530d touring could do the trick. I have been using the parkers online guide to see what the towing weights are, the 530d comes in at 2000kg which should cover a stripped out MKIV on a trailer. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 The older 2.4s are prone to headgasket probs' date=' the newer 3.0 turbos are bulletproof [/quote'] Head cracking problem, not headgasket It is easy swap with uprated head and those are going sweet and gives back good economy. I used mine few times to tow and Hilux did not even sweat, I was remainded I'm towing something only on roundabouts when I seen trailer in my mirrors Go for Hilux, you can get good example for between 2000-3000 pounds, you will never regret it. Also worth mentioning - parts for those cars costs peanuts. Have a look here: http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/index.php Konrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Toyota Landcruiser and just so happens i have one for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Bringing this back to life, still looking around, looks like a BMW 530d touring could do the trick. I have been using the parkers online guide to see what the towing weights are, the 530d comes in at 2000kg which should cover a stripped out MKIV on a trailer. Thoughts? I had to recover a mates mkiv but not stripped out, i used an 850 Volvo estate with a twin axle Brian James trailer and to say i wouldnt want to do that again is an understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My old man has two (old shape) jeep cherokees 4.0 v6 petrol with LPG conversions. Great for towing and a very comfortable every day driver. You can pick them up for 1-3K http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/JEEP+CHEROKEE/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-211-240-4294966761-4294966949/search.action?showMoreOptions=&formSearchParams=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D211%2B240%2B4294966761%2B4294966949&sort=&make=JEEP&model=CHEROKEE&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&lc_channel=cars&dealerGroupId=&dealerId=&radius=1501&postcode=pe389gh&e_source=&e_min_pr=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D211%2B240%2B4294966761%2B4294966949%2B15&e_colour=&e_max_pr=&e_enginecc=&e_mileage=&e_agerange=&e_transmission=&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=32&ukcarsearch_full.y=12&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I dragged my aristo back from Holland with my 4.6 range rover on gas and it didn't even notice it was there most of the way. My disco would pull a house down and its only a 200 TDI. I'd recommend a land/range rover any day of the week. If you go volvo you'll get more for your money in the 940 market and its RWD. Money you are talking would put a V90 on the drive though. Nissan patrol is meant to be a decent tower as well. If you want to tow another vehicle regularly look at a heavy wagon like a 4x4 because its not its pulling power you need to worry about its the vehicles being pushed by its loads ability that counts. I would also have a look around at transit based recovery wagons with a tilt flat bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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