Best mainstream 4x4 pickup for towing 3.5t

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Ok, so new line of thought, I'll keep my current defender for general rough and tough pickup work etc, towing 1.5t digger. Then have a seperate vehicle for towing my 3 tonner, but also that is more family friendly too.

Plenty on hear seem to be running discos but what about the Range Rover, looking on eBay and the like you can pick up a mid 2000's RR vogues with V8 lump for quite keen money, that'd be good for towing 3.5t right?

 

I know they are thirsty but as I said before most of the time it's 10 mile journeys to work so shouldn't be too much of a killer if it only does 10 MPG?

 

Cheers for all your input- all helpful

 

2003 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 VOGUE 4dr Auto 4 door Estate | eBay

[Matthew Storrs]

Not sure £50 a week will be enough

 

Mate had one and it just ate money.

 

Ah, screw that idea then!Dont want the hassle or expense, And I was just starting to think I was getting somewhere...

[Matthew Storrs]

2003 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 VOGUE 4dr Auto 4 door Estate | eBay

 

Yes, a nice example, on the face of it it looks like cheap power with comfort thrown in, depends on reliability I guess- that's where it could all become hideously expensive.

[Woodworks]

Ah, screw that idea then!Dont want the hassle or expense, And I was just starting to think I was getting somewhere...

 

I can find out actual costs from him. As a bystander it looked like a money pit but I am a tight git.

[Daniël Bos]

Jeep grand cherokee crd

Better off road, lovely v6

German engine and box.

Plush as!

Much more car for your penny!

 

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[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Jeep grand cherokee crd

Better off road, lovely v6

German engine and box.

Plush as!

Much more car for your penny!

 

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Had one. Merc engine isn't as great as it ought to be. Leccy probs and very expensive parts.

[monkeybusiness]

2003 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 VOGUE 4dr Auto 4 door Estate | eBay

 

I've yet to hear of anyone who has run one of the larger rover v8s (ie over 3.9l) and not had issues. Shame really, as they sound lovely!

[Matthew Storrs]

I've yet to hear of anyone who has run one of the larger rover v8s (ie over 3.9l) and not had issues. Shame really, as they sound lovely!

 

Yes, that is a shame. There is the 3.0l TDv6 option, which I assume is what they also put on the disco..

 

I dunno, seems nothing is an ideal vehicle. I just want a beastly tow vehiclcle that is reliable. Everything else plays second fiddle to this.

[Big J]

Yes, that is a shame. There is the 3.0l TDv6 option, which I assume is what they also put on the disco..

 

I dunno, seems nothing is an ideal vehicle. I just want a beastly tow vehiclcle that is reliable. Everything else plays second fiddle to this.

 

There is no such thing as an ideal vehicle.

 

Not suitable for you as you need proper off road capability, but I love my van for towing. I'd not go back to a 4x4. Much more stable, comfortable and I can still put a tracked chipper in the back of the van. Also quite a bit cheaper than a 4x4.

[waterbuoy]

Disco3s had a 2.7 litre TDV6, whilst the D4 have a 3 litre TDV6 or STDV6 (The S standing for sequential)

 

Both are superb towing vehicles - plenty of get up and go, but a good lump to give the required stability when towing heavier loads.

 

A good D3 can be had for less than £8k - if you're serious then take a look at disco3.co.uk and check what vehicles are currently listed for sale by their members.