Hi All,
I have a reliable, if dated, 1993 2.5TD Pajero. It drives fine but this time in france with outr new van, that has a 1500 max laden weight, 1260 minimum, it started to struggle with all the hills. Plus the kids soon will want to bring there bikes - and I will have them either on a aframe bike carrier (as mine ia a german van it fits all ok) or put the on a the rear of the van as fiamma do a carrier but not my first choice.
Anyway - I need to look at a replacement van. Not having the power availble when I am towing when I need it, is scarey, so alternatives:-
1, 2006 Nissan X-Trail. Like them, but I am concerned of the nose weight and pulling power - thoughts?
2. Kia Sorento. Yep, like them, I dont think I will have an issue pulling my car or will I?
3. Get an equally old 2.8 Pajero. Try and find a low mileage one with say need some work inside and use my car as a donar as its not worth more than 2K - even though has 80K on the clock. I can then swap over the donar parts?
4. Landruiser. This would be a good choice but finding a newish one around 10-12K is hard to find
5. Hyundai Terracan. Dont seem to be popular BUT they they shuld be able to pull my van with ease.
5. SSANGYONG REXTON. Nice looks, merc gearbox and engine. Not seen many pull a van. May get higehr depreciated - thoughts?
6. Merc Vito. Part car, part van. Saw a load of these in France pulling vans and they have the space of a 4x4, and with a huge boot to store all kit inc bikes. ANyone here towed with one BUt I have been saved by having a a 4 wheel drive vehicel so thy is the downside for me?
Any advice appreciated. I must say I am looking at keeping this car a fair while, so also have to consider depreciated, parts costs etc.
Any advice appreciated?
Scott
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Topic: Time to replace my Pajero - my choices R
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