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We are hopefully upgrading our caravan in the next couple of months, (Hopefully a brand new Bailey Ranger 550-6!)

Problem is we need a bigger car.  I am quite smitten with either of the above two but I would really like any commenst on how good a tow car they are, reliability issues and also what I need to watch out for on either car.

I know this site is a mine of information, so come on do me proud!............

If you go for the Freelander make sure it's the TD4, the 1.8 & 2.5 petrol models are very thirsty.

Omega, good tow car but thirsty (around 24pmg).

I love my freelander to bits!  Also a freelander will hold its money longer, is fantastic to drive and easy to park etc.

Landy all the way!!!

Don't get a freelander below 2.5. They are crap...

There was a thread on here not so long ago with quite a few replies. I'm sure someone will be along to put the link up for you to read through....Interesting read..?

Just to put my four penn'orth in.......

having driven an Omega as a long term company car, wouldn't touch one with a barge pole.

On the other hand, we own a Freelander TD4, towing a Bailey Ranger 500-5, and it's great!! Wouldn't know the van's there. Comfortable on a long run, can load it up to the brim with no worries at all, and is pretty good to drive on its own.

gw

I spent quite a long time looking for a diesel Omega as a tow-car and couldn't find one that didn't have silly miles. They tend to be well used workhorses.

I was given lots of advice including:-

1. Don't buy a higher spec one as they have a lot of electrical gremlins.

2. On diesels (particularly older 2.5 BMW engine)  servicing is crucial, so don't buy unless it has lots of history.

3. Manuals are better than automatics for towing.

If you can get the right one I understand they make very good towcars. It is likely you would pick up an Omega much more cheaply than a Freelander.

James