hello everyone, our car is getting a little long in the tooth like us, and soon we will need to replace her. has anyone got any ideas as to what we could get for around twenty thousand dollars. We would need one that could tow 2300 kilos. thanks.
May I suggest a a look at the Jeep Grand Laredo CRD (diesel) from around 2005? (between $20-30k) Wonderful econ, tows 3300kg diesel reliability and all the safety & extras the yanks demand. When I started looking, I had no intention of even considering one. Then a mate who knows these things told me to "just have a look". Hope that helps. Cheers, J.
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Was due to be retired by now, the GFC & some greedy, corrupt people put that back a cpl of years.
what ever you do do not buy a jeep as it will cost you more heartache than can be imagined they are rated to tow the weight but are built like a commodore no chassis. The rear subframe beaks up mine cost me over $30,000 dollars buy Toyota if you can or Nissan Patrol. Jeeps are rubbish
Hi. You could look at a Ford Territory but check it out well before buying. They come in all wheel drive and rear wheel drive but in petrol and auto. They are a good ride. Havago.
We have just done a lot of research into buying a new tug - and are waiting for a new diesel territory, RWD. But that was our decision and need not be yours.
The research was the interesting bit, and I'll share some of it, as it might help you.
Just because a vehicle is able to pull a certain weight doesn't mean it's chassis is built to take forces other than horizontal.
Mostly these manufacturers will NOT recommend the use of WDH, and that is your clue.
NRMA tech expert's advice to us was only to look at a vehicle which could used WDH (bars) - this was despite many folk saying they safely tow without them.
In addition, in the case of an accident, both NRMA and my insurance company advised that if we were to use WDH against manufacturer's recommendation, we would void our insurance and new car warranty.
Some manufacturers would allow the use of WDH (despite recommending in their literature that it NOT be used) but said they should be removed before going over uneven ground, including the entry to service stations and home driveways. ..... (and belive me, I did actually ring the manufacturers, and not just ask dealers).
To my disappointment, this meant that lots of nice looking vehicles, with all of the nice bell and whistles, were off the list, despite dealer assurances that they have an excellent towing capacity.
The nightmare of damage to the chassis can not be discounted in your choice, and is expensive to fix.
thanks.
