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Dudes, I'm thinking about a tow vehicle. I don't like to spend money, I don't like 4x4's/Jeeps, I do like vans, pickups and wagons. I want diesel and at least 140bhp, sub 2K Cars/Trucks I have dismissed. 2WD Hi Lux it has 88hp  2WD L200 it has 88hp Mercedes C Class 270CDi, has the power but looks awful and are curse word reliability wise. BMW E34/E39 TDS I had one, it was more trouble than it was worth. I'm struggling to find a vehicle that'll tow 2 tons that isn't a gas guzzling 4x4. So without swapping the 3.2DID from the shogun into a 2WD L200 I can't think of anything good. Anything I've overlooked. Also love the L300 and its Hyundai equiv but again sup 100bhp. |
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Rich
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HP isn't the only figure you should be looking for to move 2 tonnes. You want torque. My Landrover 'only' makes 120hp stock but is rated to move 3.5 tonnes without any modification. And it will and has and has pulled much more too. On private land of course  |
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This is very true, but when its in its non towing capacity I want it to at least move at a mildly brisk pace.
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Hi, I agree with Rich, Torque is what you want. I used to have a Range Rover with 160 BHP and 200 ft/lb of torque and was capable tower, I put GMC diesel in which had 160 BHP and 300 ft/lb and it used to tow like nothing was there.
Colin
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How about a KIA Sedona? Sub 2k, can shift if you boot it and on a run I can get 40mpg, obviously drops when towing or being hounded
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Oct 26, 2016 10:16:10 GMT
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Isuzu Trooper?? To be honest with you most vehicles that are good at towing that kind of weight are either going top be gas guzzlers or agricultural diesels. You are asking one vehicle to do the job of two.
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Oct 26, 2016 10:25:52 GMT
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I think I have found a winner.   2.2Dci for lush torque and loose the 4x4 ride height for more stability and epic coolness. I wanted a forester but the 2.5 petrol was gonna be big on juice and short on torque. |
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Oct 26, 2016 10:53:43 GMT
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Volvo V70 D5 will pull 1800kg if thats any good? 150-185bhp and seem to sip fuel.
Audi Allroad 2.5tdi 2100kg
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Last Edit: Oct 26, 2016 10:56:06 GMT by joem83
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Oct 26, 2016 11:27:20 GMT
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e34/9 tds.
not had any major issues with mine in 35k miles, I'm doing about 11 k a year.
other than normal servicing and a few balljoints its only needed a top pump seal and an exhaust flexi.
2000kg mam and 1800kg towing weight, 143 bhp, end tuning chipped to 170+.
e class 300 diesels are just as good hut better on fuel.
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Rich
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Oct 26, 2016 12:18:16 GMT
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I think I have found a winner. 2.2Dci for lush torque and loose the 4x4 ride height for more stability and epic coolness. I wanted a forester but the 2.5 petrol was gonna be big on juice and short on torque. Make sure the turbo is in good health. They are notorious for killing them.. |
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Oct 26, 2016 12:22:22 GMT
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I think I have found a winner. 2.2Dci for lush torque and loose the 4x4 ride height for more stability and epic coolness. I wanted a forester but the 2.5 petrol was gonna be big on juice and short on torque. Make sure the turbo is in good health. They are notorious for killing them.. I already had a primera the snapped the core in half, they're not an awful job to change. Just time consuming. Desnso suction control valve is another dCi issue. contrary to popular belief not a renault lump. Shame its not more retro, but it will enable me to free the obscure and the rubbish from barns, fields and uncles garages throughout the land. |
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Oct 26, 2016 12:31:47 GMT
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Fully aware it's not Renault. And I know what they are like to change, I worked for Nissan. You can buy new turbo cores nowadays for less that £150, I do that at work, never have any issues with them, seem more reliable than a cheap turbo complete. |
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Oct 26, 2016 13:17:10 GMT
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cam chain aren't they?
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Oct 26, 2016 15:39:26 GMT
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Yup very much chain drive,  |
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Oct 28, 2016 12:45:22 GMT
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Volvo V70 D5 will pull 1800kg if thats any good? 150-185bhp and seem to sip fuel. Audi Allroad 2.5tdi 2100kg Confirm the Audi is a monster for towing, Look at Saab 9-5s if you can live with the laters look...... |
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Oct 28, 2016 16:28:48 GMT
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Lwb twin wheeler transit, nice and stable when towing, not likely to look like the tail trying to wag the dog with a big trailer and load behind?
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zipgun
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Oct 28, 2016 18:41:52 GMT
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2.8 Ducato van
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Oct 28, 2016 19:30:18 GMT
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Iveco daily, pref LWB. Plated to ridiculous weights, will pull anything, separate chassis so a bit more weight in em low down and at the back so better distribution for towing. Run forever, do illegal speeds all day even with a trailer and return good mpg. Even room for a second car in the back! Or a mattress for those longer tat trips....
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Oct 28, 2016 19:36:00 GMT
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I'd imagine being 29 that the o.p wont be able to use a big van to tow with.
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