Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hi Im looking at buying a Range Rover Vogue to tow my trailer and Supra to shows etc, as some of you may know i run a graphics business and my Accord 2.2 CDTI just isnt upto pulling my box trailer. Im loving the Vogue and have seen a 2003 one for £12000, its a 4.4 petrol gas converted, has anyone got one of these or have any experience with them as i just need to make my mind up now as ive seen a Nivara King Cab Pickup too??????? Are they as good as they look???? Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 A 2003 Range Rover will be trouble. Period. I'd go for something Japanese or buy a decent van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 'nuff said on that then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 A van is not an option, really want a 5 seater and love the Executive style of the Vogue, What about a Nivara Pick-Up with the crew cab..... The Missis likes the LWB Rav4 but i dont think it will be as powerful or good at carrying weight than i want.... Whats wrong with the RR Vogue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 What about a 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.7 Td V6 S Just seen a really nice one for £14000 in black http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-2-7-Td-V6-S_W0QQitemZ360196227757QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item53dd5e42ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't some Navaras have a reputation for throwing conrods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 how about the Hilux, or a Jap 4x4? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1347134.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 how about the Hilux, or a Jap 4x4? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1347134.htm Nice, and virtually indestructible (according to Top Gear, so who really knows?!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1161454.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 i like that Warrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I really like that Warrior too. It would be an ideal second 'car' to mine, as it's a whole different driving experience, looks fantastic and should rival the Supra for economy quite easily I'd thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 A work colleague of mine recommends these as a good bet: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?s=154 Jeep Cherokee CRDs, but I have no idea if they are a good alternative to the Range Rovers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The landrover is fantastic, we have an 05 V6 2.5 for towing our horsebox (2ton weight+) and its never struggled, the cruise control is a lifesaver. As for the Range Rover, i think there quite a pathetic excuse for a 4x4, but the resale value is far better than the discovery. A friend of mine got his stuck in a tiny bit of mud and it wouldnt move for dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 steve spedd that Hilux and Warrior is only 4 miles away from me, good find.... Loving the black L200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Does look smart mate! keep us updated with what you go for. (i keep my supra in a garage near markham moor, so you must live close to me too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 I must say i do like the landrover Kayla.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 I live in Ranskill 2 miles from Blyth, on the great north rd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My old man has an 03 vogue. He loves it. Is a very nice car. Only problem he has had is the radiator. Think he's on his on his forth one now. Apart from that has been brilliant. Any more info you need about them PM me and i'll ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Would have to be a Toyota Landcruiser or an Isuzu Trooper if it were me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Plus 03 has the BMW engine. Forgot to mention that. Is the good engine to have..... except the radiator. Ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks jimojameso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Proper Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 not far then chap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesArup Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 We've had at least 1 Range Rover in the family since the mid 80's (the price of having dogs, horses etc etc)! Love them to bits. We just got rid of the old 1996 Vogue SE which we had, and it was great. 200,000 miles, up mountains and through bogs in Scotland and a daily driver to boot. We've now got a 2005 Range Rover and a 2008 Disco .... both are great. The Range Rover is a diesel this time, but that too has been up mountains and taken everything we've thrown at it in it's stride (heated steering wheel is a big win in this weather too!). My first car after I passed my test was a Series 3 Land Rover ... so we are fans!! Having said all that, you probably will find that the Japanese equivalents are cheaper to buy, just as reliable and probably cheaper to fix and maintain. I can't comment on the 2003 Land Rover models as we skipped those ones Cheers, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 That is nice Kayla, i cant stretch to a 06, but the 04 looks like it may be worth a viewing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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