This is a very broad forum, so I’m looking for your thoughts and opinions.
The vehicle I currently have for my towing duties is an ageing 3.0l Nissan terrano. I’ve owned this for 4 1/2 years and it’s been very easy to look after. It’s always been reliable and has been quite well looked after mechanically by myself but is starting to show it’s age. I’m not planning on getting rid until it’s properly dying or dead but I need some inspiration for my next purchase. I’d actually have another terrano but I also fancy a change
my requirements are as follows
-must have a towing capacity of minimum 3t
-ideally wants to be under £10000
-4x4 is preferable but I’d consider a pick-up
-needs to not be in the £550 tax bracket (not an issue of paying, just the principle)
I’m quite fortunate that my role has changed and I no longer require a vehicle that’s frugal, and I’ve got a diesel estate for travelling if required so I would be equally happy to consider something with a v8.
I quite like the Nissan patrol, but I’m concerned the engine is underpowered for the vehicle (same engine as in my terrano in the later ones and that’s sluggish enough when towing with half a ton advantage). I also dont mind the land cruiser Amazon but they can be a bit pricey. Others than I’m interested in are range rovers, either the p38 or l322 or even a disco 2 with a v8 but the reliability issues really put me off.
anything else to consider / avoid or your thoughts and opinions is greatly appreciated!
The vehicle I currently have for my towing duties is an ageing 3.0l Nissan terrano. I’ve owned this for 4 1/2 years and it’s been very easy to look after. It’s always been reliable and has been quite well looked after mechanically by myself but is starting to show it’s age. I’m not planning on getting rid until it’s properly dying or dead but I need some inspiration for my next purchase. I’d actually have another terrano but I also fancy a change
my requirements are as follows
-must have a towing capacity of minimum 3t
-ideally wants to be under £10000
-4x4 is preferable but I’d consider a pick-up
-needs to not be in the £550 tax bracket (not an issue of paying, just the principle)
I’m quite fortunate that my role has changed and I no longer require a vehicle that’s frugal, and I’ve got a diesel estate for travelling if required so I would be equally happy to consider something with a v8.
I quite like the Nissan patrol, but I’m concerned the engine is underpowered for the vehicle (same engine as in my terrano in the later ones and that’s sluggish enough when towing with half a ton advantage). I also dont mind the land cruiser Amazon but they can be a bit pricey. Others than I’m interested in are range rovers, either the p38 or l322 or even a disco 2 with a v8 but the reliability issues really put me off.
anything else to consider / avoid or your thoughts and opinions is greatly appreciated!