Comfortable, rugged 4wd utility for towing?
Submitted: Monday, Aug 22, 2011 at 19:44
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Hi, I need to start thinking about my next used vehicle and I'd appreciate some suggestions from the knowledgable folks here. I'd like something rugged enough for daily work around a small
farm yet civilised enough to tow a medium-sized van for extended touring.
I like the idea of a turbo-diesel auto, aircon & electric windows etc. Long-term reliability and reasonable economy (and a good airconditioner) are essential so I'm thinking Japanese. Common and easily serviced in a country town would be bonuses. Landcruiser would be nice if they did the 100 series in a ute, is the boxy one less comfortable? Maybe Patrol?
Not looking for a brand war obviously, just some ideas to put on the '
check out' list. Never owned a ute before and starting from scratch with this. Buying in maybe 12 months, budget around $30k. Appreciate any help.
Reply By: Hilux fan - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 at 14:30
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 at 14:30
Check out the
Red Book website. You can search by transmission and body type and
check out the specs of selected vehicles. You can do a side-by side comparison if you have several types in mind. With a budget around $30k you should be able to get a mid-2000s vehicle in good condition. Diesel Hilux would be my choice (of course), but
check the towing capacity against your van weight.
I've got a 2006 Hilux dual cab, which has more than enough space in the tray for star posts, tools etc when working on the
farm. I tow a camper trailer with it and barely know it's there with a 3L turbo diesel motor. Fuel consumption never goes above 15L/100km when towing, even with the aircon on. Normally use around 10-11L/100km driving around empty.
Do you need high clearance around the
farm?
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