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19/3/2014 at 6:22pm
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I currently own a ssangyong musso 2.9 td.Nice car but does slow down and seems to struggle up hills.Although i get good mpg i dont think an engine of this size should struggle.Im thinking of changing my tow car for a newer one as my car is an x reg year 2000.I have been looking at 4x4 cars but i really need ideas.My caravan is a lunar freelander based on the 640,a special edition made for chichester caravans.Its a twin axel and inc A frame is 28ft long and weighing 1246 kg unladen.So what diesel car will pull this well even over the moors to whitby.My limit is £8000 for a vehicle.But it would be nice to accelerate up hill easily.


19/3/2014 at 6:58pm
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You need to know the MTPLM of the caravan to calculate a good match.

It looks like the Musso is quite a low powered unit at 120bhp so perhaps something like a Galaxy with 140 or 160 bhp would be better, depending on the caravan weight, but I have no idea how it would perform with a twin axle van. I'm sure somebody else will come along soon with more relevant experience.

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I would go for the vauxhall vectra 3.0 V6 CDTi facelift model, with a tuning box so they produce 220bhp and around 400nm

It also has the izuzu 3.0 engine so you know it can tow!

I currently tow a 1000kg van with a 1.7 cdti astra wich has the izuzu 1.7 lump! Tows great !

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19/3/2014 at 9:57pm
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Volvo XC70?

Some other kind of 4x4?

Or some other kind of diesel with that side of 140bhp by the sounds it is what you need...?

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20/3/2014 at 9:06am
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I had a Musso it produced 105 bhp While it was ok dragging itself around it wasn't so good towing
The Lunar will weigh around 1600-1800 kls depending on year fully laden So really a full size 4x4 is required
Have you looked at a jeep?
The 3.0 diesel merc version is around 215 hp and a decent one can be had for around 8 grand However be prepared for 20 mpg..


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well,after looking around i have narrowed it down,the audi Q7 is too expensive,i like the volvo xc90 and the 3.0 jeep cherokee.The volvo is 185 bhp and the jeep is 215 bhp.I suppose they will both do the job,now is manual or auto best and if i get auto will i need an extra oil cooler fitted.Not many manual jeeps about


20/3/2014 at 3:46pm
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Old model Sorentos pull like a train. 06 version onwards is better as it has a 168bhp engine and more grunt! Reliable too. £8K should get a good one.

We had an 06 then a 59 (manual)which would do 22-24 mpg towing a Bailey Pegasus.

Autos are thirstier and higher tax band.



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21/3/2014 at 12:23pm
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Thankyou for replies so far,im now looking at a vw touarga 4x4,not sure if i spelt it right,


21/3/2014 at 12:41pm
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Have you thought about getting the musso chiped


21/3/2014 at 12:47pm
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I have never seen a 3.0 ltr manual jeep
Go for the later Quadra drive 2 gearbox if you can Mine has been fine towing with no need for an extra oil cooler


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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 21/3/2014
Have you thought about getting the musso chiped


even if i did it wouldnt make that much difference,Its a low milage car in super condition but i deffo need more bhp


22/3/2014 at 2:42pm
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Quote: Originally posted by glittering-prize on 21/3/2014
Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 21/3/2014Have you thought about getting the musso chiped

even if i did it wouldnt make that much difference,Its a low milage car in super condition but i deffo need more bhp




So an extra 30 to 40% bhp is something to be sniffed at, I believe its the merc engine under the bonnet so should chip no problem



23/3/2014 at 9:46pm
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Quote: Originally posted by glittering-prize on 20/3/2014
Not many manual jeeps about


The 3.0 CRD Jeep Grand Cherokee is only available with an auto gearbox.

I sold my 07 plate GC for £7K with 90,000 on the clock so you should be able to get a decent one for your budget.

 

Only advise is to make sure it has a full service history as all the oils need changing regularly.

 



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