Simon225 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I need/want a 4x4 tow car (to tow trailer and westy to trackdays etc, 3 x dogs, no kids), the current saloon is getting nearer to a liability...(and the wife said I can change the car) so.. 57/08 plate Freelander 2.2 or newer Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2 crtd and why? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Freelander reliability not great I understand Hyundai or Kia sorrento good Honda CRV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 No don't get a gaylander I love my 87 defender it's not the most refined vehicle and looks tatty but still gives me nearly 30 mpg If you want something just for towing the westy how bout a ldv or transit recovery truck. 3k will get you something with life left and you can bet your life you will be inundated with offers of money for people wanting to borrow it. You also do 70 on the motorway unlike if you are towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftfield Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Kia Sorento is a fantastic car for the money. My wife had one,my mate bought it off me, Better build quality than her current x5 and previous Lexus and Grand Cherokee. Nissan Terrano, was a great 4 x 4 for towing also, mine was petrol though ,cant comment on the diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevip6 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've been looking into the same thing recently with the new addition of two Labradors to our family. I'm looking at the 3ltr diesel Audi's and BMW's as well. Had a 4.7 V8 Grand Cherokee before which I really liked but got about 10mpg so traded it in. Not have any other 4x4s as a reference though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Just a normal derv estate car will do you all ok, no need to go over the top with a 4x4, unless you are a farmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've been looking into the same thing recently with the new addition of two Labradors to our family. I'm looking at the 3ltr diesel Audi's and BMW's as well. Had a 4.7 V8 Grand Cherokee before which I really liked but got about 10mpg so traded it in. Not have any other 4x4s as a reference though. just picked up my new towcar today, I went for a 4wd after a few moments towing with my front wheel drive transit in the wet yesterday !! I bought an Audi A4 Avant 3.0 tdi Quattro drove it 160 miles home and averaged 53mpg which I thought was very good and better than I expected, I towed with it tonight and its very impressive has 240bhp in standard form and will remap to 300bhp if so required which at the mo I dont think it needs , 4wd feels very sure footed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Volvo Cross Country. 4x4 but not a Chelsea tractor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevip6 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Bernie, That's true but how many Westfield owners would choose a car just because it ticks the boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Just a normal derv estate car will do you all ok, no need to go over the top with a 4x4, unless you are a farmer. Who you calling a farmer? I would come sort you out if I wasn't too busy ploughing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Bernie, That's true but how many Westfield owners would choose a car just because it ticks the boxes? Point taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Who you calling a farmer? I would come sort you out if I wasn't too busy ploughing Hope those Furrows are nice and straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hope those Furrows are nice and straight. If I tried I'm sure it would be allover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ashcroft Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 We have the new Kia sportage as our tow car very impressed. Kx3 nav has switchable 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidersurfer Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Who you calling a farmer? I would come sort you out if I wasn't too busy ploughing That's a harrowing tale... Mitsubishi Shogun here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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