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My first 4X4 towcar was a Mitsubish Pajero 2.8 TD Auto, it was a dream to tow with, very stable and smooth. I now have a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.0 TD again Auto. I can't fault it, and it is more economical to run than the Pajero.

I did have a Land Rover TD5 for a while, between these two Japenese 4x4's

It was very noisy, leaking sun roofs, elctrical faults. and wobbly when towing,and leaking power steering. It put me off Land Rover for life

Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 02/2/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by jocko2 on 02/2/2010

Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 02/2/2010

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The main reason Kia keep winning the Caravan Towcar of the Year award is because Kia pay the caravan club a lot of money. Even the Kia Cerato managed to win in one category.

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Are you trying to say that Kia have their nose in your trough.........your Lordship?

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Nope, just pointing out that you don't have to produce the best towcar to win towcar of the year if you are prepared to pay enough money. Just like you don't need to have the best music to get to number one. You just need to get people to but the record (or buy lots of copies yourself)

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Quote: Originally posted by Beegees1 on 02/2/2010

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My first 4X4 towcar was a Mitsubish Pajero 2.8 TD Auto, it was a dream to tow with, very stable and smooth. I now have a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.0 TD again Auto. I can't fault it, and it is more economical to run than the Pajero.

I did have a Land Rover TD5 for a while, between these two Japenese 4x4's

It was very noisy, leaking sun roofs, elctrical faults. and wobbly when towing,and leaking power steering. It put me off Land Rover for life

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Remember not all Landrovers have needless electric gadgets. The Defenders 2.5 TD, 200 TDI &  TDI 90 we have had many years inexpensive trouble free reliable safe motoring in. I include towing with NO wobbling whatsoever. Wouldn't dream of towing horses or a caravan with them otherwise.

They can actually cope with rather a lot of snow too, which is a bonus if you live anywhere which experiences real snow & untreated roads.

Just some of the reasons we have them, & stick with them.

Have a look at the Skoda scout 4x4 TDi

Dont forget most 4x4s are about to get hammered with big RFL increases

The Scout is only £120 a year

Dont forget most 4x4s are about to get hammered with big RFL increases

thought this was post 2001 models ????

Quote: Originally posted by bev+jon on 02/2/2010

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Dont forget most 4x4s are about to get hammered with big RFL increases

thought this was post 2001 models ????

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Actually, it's post March 2006 models only...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524

(Note the asterisk on band K....)

Says he with a 2005 4x4...  

BTW, Santa Fe is a good tower and cheap to buy and very reliable, if that helps...

Hi

Jeep cherokee 2.8 crd will tow your van at 77% cost you about 7000 and if you buy one up to 23 march 2006 will cost 245 a year in tax.Great cars,decent solo mpg,all the trimmings will tow 2140 kg.

I love Jeeps as if you couldnt tell.

Try one ive hade 5.

Regards

Sean

Quote: Originally posted by nelmo on 03/2/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by bev+jon on 02/2/2010

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Dont forget most 4x4s are about to get hammered with big RFL increases

thought this was post 2001 models ????

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Actually, it's post March 2006 models only...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524

(Note the asterisk on band K....)

Says he with a 2005 4x4...  

BTW, Santa Fe is a good tower and cheap to buy and very reliable, if that helps...

 

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Bloody 4 x 4 's destroying the atmosphere !

Dont come crying to me when you can't breathe !

Big Al................Born again Envioromentalist !  

Isn't it to do with exhaust emissions rather than whether it's a 4wd or a 2wd ?

Btw if you just mean diesel emissions, it's true that the particles produced when diesel is burned are harmful to humans, when sufficient in number to produce a smog.

However petrol emissions actually cause more harm to the environment as a whole - per gallon of fuel used than diesel.

Worth bearing in mind also that a 2wd car that does say 25mpg is still more `polluting' than a 4wd that does say, 36mpg.

(wink wink)