DanDud Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Theres not many about Maurici and sticking with Nissans cos thats what I know, petrol 4x4 for under £5k a Nissan x-trail 2.5 petrol will be a half decent tow car. About 170hp and drive fairly well for what they are. But a Murano would be the 1 for me if you could put up with auto. Audi S4 manual quattro? Quote
corsechris Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 Keep thinking about selling our Jeep. Great tow car....but fails on nearly all your criteria 5.7 V8, petrol (and LPG) and of course, it's an auto. Quote
B.RAD Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323501115144 Quote
Skypeller Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 I think it would be a 530i touring if it were me with your criteria, forester or Jeep, otherwise a ford ranger thunder or later focus st estate I personally wouldn’t bother with much Audi, maybe a a4 avant 2.0tfsi I think the 3.0 v6 was gutsy compared to our m54 bmw 3.0 the x trail isn’t a bad shout! Quote
maurici Posted October 25, 2018 Author Posted October 25, 2018 On 22/10/2018 at 22:35, BCF said: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323501115144 Yep. Looks incredibly reliable... As per @AdamR recomendation of a Swapped Jinmy... Beemers and mercs, are starting to be ahead all. However, mercs are only in auto... therefore, or I'm flexible here, or i will have a beemer yes or yes. If I'm flexible in auto, then the Murano is A LOT of car for the money, and other than few electronic glitches, is a boom proof car... Then... I've seen some Forresters XTE... 2.5 manual 6 speed, sunroof, loads of equipment and relatively low milleage, and I could keep my subaru to canibalize alternators, gearboxes diffs and so... but therefore then I'm being open to the turbo stuff... If I'm open to the turbo stuff and to the autos... then I end buying something I didn't wanted from the begging and will be a mistake. Yeah, my life is overly complicated. XD 1 Quote
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Skypeller said: focus st estate No towing on these unfortunately. 1 Quote
Skypeller Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Oh yeah. That exhaust! Sorry! You’re right .... Quote
Andrew O Byrne White - Ireland AO Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Keep an eye out for collapsing rear suspension on those foresters if you do go down that route. Apparently their self levelling system was a bit of a weak point and not the cheapest fix. Otherwise, they're supposed to be a pretty tidy machine! 1 Quote
Lyonspride Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 The only advice I can give is...... NBF, or Never Buy French. Honestly I struggle to think of any well built modern cars though. Quote
Alan France Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Lyonspride said: Honestly I struggle to think of any well built modern cars though. Have a read of the "Machine That Changed the World" by Womack, Jones & Roos. It's a bit out of date now but a good look at car production methods over the years. Some manufacturers have changed more than others. 1 Quote
Arm Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Maurici. I've got the best tow car. You saw it today. Quote
maurici Posted October 26, 2018 Author Posted October 26, 2018 11 hours ago, Arm said: Maurici. I've got the best tow car. You saw it today. definitely... I I could afford it... I like you trailer too Quote
B.RAD Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 It's an auto, but..........VTEC yo! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202479964717 1 Quote
B.RAD Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Ok, so it's auto, and turbo....BUT 1JZ!!!! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113321431951 1 1 Quote
Skypeller Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 My work mate has a 2.2vti lude. Cracking engine and interior! Heated seats ! Its a great car for a budget banger! 4ws system is sh*# though.... mind you it’s old and had many many owners For the same price he paid £1300 ish I got a 4motion (haldex) 205bhp 2.8v6 golf mk4 with full heated leather. It was a cracking winter banger and looked smart too! Same fuel ecnomy seeing as he has to vtec it to get near the likes of rep mobiles these days Quote
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