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Subject Topic: which tow car should I get?
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21/12/2009 at 9:02pm
 Location: bolton
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theres plenty of dealers round somerset and there still a lot of good ones about i use wheelquick in wigan they put you right

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22/12/2009 at 10:04pm
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Ive got a Land rover discovery, its fairly cheap to run, isnt to heavy on diesel, brilliant tow car, very reliable, parts are cheap, insurance cheap, very comfortable, 7 seats.

Ive had a number of 4x4`s and the land rover is by far the best, it will tow anything and ive rescued other 4x4`s with it when they cant hack it.



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23/12/2009 at 9:30am
 Location: Gloucestershire
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That sounds interesting.
Are they comfortable or "heavy" to drive? I ask because I have a problem with my shoulder and neck (and lower back) which means that I don't do well on heavy steering or gears that require lots of force.

PS I wish I had a 4x4 now - it's difficult reversing out of my drive onto a slippy pitched lane!

Feezee


23/12/2009 at 9:36am
 Location: N Yorkshire
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7 seater pajero automatic....loves the snow and ice,doddle to drive  with good  visibility , will pull your house and total jap reliability as well .....


23/12/2009 at 6:21pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bev+jon on 23/12/2009
7 seater pajero automatic....loves the snow and ice,doddle to drive  with good  visibility , will pull your house and total jap reliability as well .....

How times have changed

i remember telling you this about 4 years ago

when you where telling everybody that Datsun Terrano's where real good !



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24/12/2009 at 12:51am
 Location: N Yorkshire
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they  are good but not in same league as a mitsu


24/12/2009 at 9:17am
 Location: Derbyshire
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Mitsubishi Delica, 7 seats, 4x4, all extras, V Reliable, Excellent towcar.

600

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24/12/2009 at 1:52pm
 Location: Gloucestershire
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They look great!
I wonder if they would get down my lane (6 foot 6 inches wide) - stone walls on either side.
Looks like I might scrape the wing mirrors a bit ;-)

Feezee


24/12/2009 at 2:15pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Feezee on 24/12/2009
They look great!
I wonder if they would get down my lane (6 foot 6 inches wide) - stone walls on either side.
Looks like I might scrape the wing mirrors a bit ;-)

Feezee
24 You only have to press a button and the mirrors fold in flat, And I've just measured mine and it's.....6' 6" thats the outside max, 24

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29/12/2009 at 6:38pm
 Location: Cornwall
 Outfit: Toyota LC3 TDi 04 Abbey GTS Vogue 418
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If you want comfort and reliability, 7 seats, 30+mpg, width 1.875m, I suggest you check out the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.0 D-4D AUTO. I am on my second Landcruiser and have enjoyed 5 years of troublefree motoring.

This Colorado is near to you.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200950348089085/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/toyota/model/landcruiser/price-to/9000/price-from/7000/radius/60/page/1/postcode/bl66lb?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fbl66lb%2Fradius%2F60%2Fmake%2Ftoyota%2Fmodel%2Flandcruiser%2Fprice-to%2F9000%2Fprice-from%2F7000%2Fpage%2F1%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc&logcode=p

Try a Landcruiser before you consider any other vehicle.



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29/12/2009 at 7:28pm
 Location: Gloucestershire
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I have to say that I am amazed with the amount of responses and the mine of information you have all given me. It's great. I didn't realise there was so much choice.

We are rapidly becoming 4x4 enthusiasts with all your help. Usually I am left to do all the investigation by myself but as I keep on coming up with such great ideas from you all, hubby is getting enthusiastic about it.
He likes the sound of the Mitsu Pajero or the Toyota Landcruiser. I'm nervous about the lack of wiggle room down the lane (mirrors in or not).

Given that I will probably be driving it (I'm the tower of the family) then I'd like to think I will get the final say. I'll let you know and then you can slate me for making the wrong decision but whichever one it is, it will not have much problem towing my little 1985 ABI Debutante ;-)

Feezee


30/12/2009 at 11:32am
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Why not try the KIA Carens 7 seater diesel. Very good prices, usually low mileage around 2006 up to present. The 2006 has maximum towing weight of 1250kg but that is good enough to pull a Lunar Quasar. The later models are even better and still within your price range.


30/12/2009 at 7:45pm
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One towcar-Kia Sorento! Or  a Disco 4 or Range rover if one is wealthy!

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31/12/2009 at 8:30am
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Have to agree with the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado , have used my mothers for the past few holidays whilst towing, fantastic vehicle, you don't even know you are towing. Great work horse as well, whist still being very comfy, they have had many 4x4's over the years and they think this one is the best.The colorado she has even seats 8 people.

 

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