Towing Vehicle

[Zagato]

Agreed, I had a TD5, never let me down, great engine good for 250,000+ I would go Disco or Land Cruiser for towing or even an old Nissan Patrol. Sounds as though you want a big car first and towing ability, 4x4 capabilities second if you are thinking an X5 - They are not well regarded cars, google them, Top Gear always slates them not that that means anything, they're more to do with image now dated than towing or 4x4 capabilities - useless in snow by the way as the wide road wheels are perfect for skating An example just on the wheels is that they have had/have a reputation for stress cracks as the are so big. Audi have had the same problems with their ridiculously sized wheels

[GordyP]

How about a Shogun? Had mine for a couple of years now, had no bother with it at all, tows the boat easily (its a heavy old girl). its very comfortable and not too bad on fuel.

[Boats&Outboards]

We looked at one yesterday but they seemed a little too industrial being based on the L200.

X5 today so hopefully it tick all the boxes

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by GordyP

How about a Shogun? Had mine for a couple of years now, had no bother with it at all, tows the boat easily (its a heavy old girl). its very comfortable and not too bad on fuel.

But sound like a kid banging empty paint tins when cold and handle like a trawler.

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

X5 today so hopefully it tick all the boxes

It ticked all the boxes for a guy in our local town too...he's currently doing 5 for dealing and the sale of the impounded X5 contributed to easing our national debt

[oracle]

Aside from all the comments about badge stigma my Kia Sorrento has served me well and has all the toys albeit in plastic!! Cruise control etc.

Older diesels pull 2800kg then post 2006 they upped it to 3500kg until they went to the new one in the last couple of years.

It does get a bit thirsty on windy roads and hills over to Wales but the boat is a twin engine 7m so makes it work pretty hard.

Mines a 2004 and reliable so far (I've had it 2 seasons and tow about 1000 miles a season).

Like most I do tend to abuse mine so bought it not to have too much money tied up in it only to keep breaking bits off

[Alzi]

X5



Landrover all the way !!

[GordyP]

Originally Posted by Mollers

But sound like a kid banging empty paint tins when cold and handle like a trawler.

Yep, it sounds like a tractor and handles like one, but then they don't they all?

When I looked into getting a 4x4 for towing I looked at and test drove the current models (2009) of Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and the Shogun. They all handle like crap on the road and all sound like tractors. I ruled out the Discovery due to the three people I new who had them all having continued issues with them, the Land Cruiser was ok but was thirstier than the Shogun and considerably more expensive.

Never bothered with the X5, thought you had to be a blonde hairdresser to own one.

[wavelength]

bought Sorento new in 2006 when they were on mega offer before facelift model. been brilliant, never missed a beat, never had a repair and good on fuel. Still got it. The Disco 3 bought afterwards has been and gone after proving the adage that you should never run a Landrover out of warranty and also trying to pay the national debt with the fuel bills. Nice when it was running-leather, amazing suspension etc etc but a lot of the running was taking it for warranty work.

[Boats&Outboards]

Originally Posted by Leapy

It ticked all the boxes for a guy in our local town too...he's currently doing 5 for dealing and the sale of the impounded X5 contributed to easing our national debt

Lol. What are you suggesting :hide

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Jizm]

I picked up a Navara auto through the trade a couple of months ago. Not as refined as the D3 but for my budget a Disco would have been very high mileage. Pretty good spec, drives well, fine as a car and tows with ease.
Very happy with it.

[Boats&Outboards]

Looks great. Wish I could do the same but the wife....oh the wife....

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Jizm]

My wife wasn't sure until she drove it, now she loves it!

[Boats&Outboards]

Originally Posted by Jizm

My wife wasn't sure until she drove it, now she loves it!

My wife does not drive

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[Anchorhandler]

Originally Posted by GordyP

Yep, it sounds like a tractor and handles like one, but then they don't they all?

When I looked into getting a 4x4 for towing I looked at and test drove the current models (2009) of Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and the Shogun. They all handle like crap on the road and all sound like tractors. I ruled out the Discovery due to the three people I new who had them all having continued issues with them, the Land Cruiser was ok but was thirstier than the Shogun and considerably more expensive.

Never bothered with the X5, thought you had to be a blonde hairdresser to own one.

Dont worry, i'm with you on this one Gordy...Shoguns/Pajero's are fantastic towing vehicles. Most are getting a bit long in the tooth now though and for a budget of around 10K you can find something that will sound nicer, drive nicer and probably be better equipped but will you be able find something that can tow better and be as reliable?.....

here's a few pics of our workhorse doing what it does best........I wont divulge the weight of our forklift (not on a public forum anyway) but rest assured our Pajero towed it safely and without complaints.

Simon

[Boats&Outboards]

I know I can get better towing trucks than an X5 but it's a difficult balance to try and get something to keep two kids happy and a wife who has no interest in driving, just sitting in comfort and it looking nice at the same time. I think I've mixed a bit of both in there and time will tell if it's a good call

Thanks for all your input. I'm committed now so I'll have to suck it and see

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[skippermarky]

only one for me would be nissan patrol 3.0 gr diesel, fantastic to tow with, excerlent family 4x4 ive had the td5 and the x5 and the patrol wins hands down, why do un use them all over the world? regards Mark

[Mr Flibble]

Originally Posted by kerny

Nissan Terrano 3ltr diesel. Superb tow car and more reliable than a Land Rover.

Nissan Terrano wallpaper # 01 of 14, Front Angle, MY 2005, 800x600

Couldn't agree more (although I've got the 2.7ltr). Crude, noisey, clunky old school diesel with gear driven cam so good for around 350k. Tough as old boots.

[bk18484]

I have owned an X5 2004 then a Merc 350ML 2007 both great cars and good for towing however very expensive on the gogo juice.....I now have a 2010 Nissan Navara which is not a patch on either but ticks all the boxes with regards to space comfort, towing and even has a few toys...sat nav bluetooth cruise control etc so not bad for a working vehicle....the bit I like the most is the pick up, I can throw my tender, outboard, jerry cans and wet stuff in there and not have to worry about smells coming into the passenger space.

The shape is not to everyones taste but I love its practicallity and it hs good road manners.....and best of all it returns 30+ MPG fully loaded towing my Apex A17.

[Nauti Buoy]

Good fun in the snow too :-))

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