View Full Version : Good towing motor for £5k
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.
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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.
How much did you pay for it?
I was thinking about a diesel bmw or audi, possibly a volvo 850 estate.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfZ1N56qjY :innocent:
RobSheffield
28-12-07, 15:48
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
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 :eyebrows:
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.
I have a Hilux surf 3Ltr turboD. Great workhorse, will pull anything and a great daily driver.
I have a Hilux surf 3Ltr turboD. Great workhorse, will pull anything and a great daily driver.
Just been looking at the Surfs on autotrader :thumbs:
What about non 4x4 style motors for towing?
Thius looks like a good deal!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/320863.htm
H.
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?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lAfZ1N56qjY :innocent:
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I like that but would it be any good at towing?
Of course. I thought they came with a tow bar as standard.....:D
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.
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 :)
Jurgen-Jm-Imports
28-12-07, 16:58
i have nice honda accord estate on my website
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.
dangerousandy
28-12-07, 18:52
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.
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