Tow Vehicle-Tourer
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 10:57
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Kangareigns
Hi All,
No doubt this has been done to death but I'm struggling and need help.
I have a Jayco Swan Outback and looking for a Vehicle to tow and tour around in..I live in VIC so i look forward to camping at
places like howqua etc. I also plan to head north, fraser island,
lawn hill etc etc..
I have two kids 15 and 16 and approx $60,000 to spend/loan.
I've looked at Prados, Pajeros, Patrols, Pathfinders, Amorks, Navaras and more recently Jeeps. They all have their pros and cons but Im still undecided. I think for the type of driving Ill be doing I could pretty much get away with any of them, then again thats where I need some help..I know the reliability of the prado, pajero and patrol but what about the Jeep (top few models) and the amarok? They both look really nice but are these vehicles sufficient enough to to
gibb river and all these wonderful
places?
Reply By: Robin Miller - Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 14:23
Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 14:23
Many of us reccomend the type of vehicle we own Kangareins and this is because we know our own requirements
well and buy accordingly.
But we do not know what is really important to you and you have to work on this.
Your requirements do fit many cars all of which will go further than that Jayco van.
Why would you not consider a brand new FJ cruiser - its a sort of sexy Prado with lots of features and a low price tag. The teenagers would think you are a withit dad and wouldn't mind the rear seating arrangements.
Reliability warranty and serviceability are ensured.
If you come up with a good reason not to buy it then factor this reason into other possible choices and you will at least narrow the field.
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Reply By: Member - Kris E - Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 15:43
Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 at 15:43
Hi Kangareigns,
you say you have $60K to spend. It this total spend?
Dont forget all of the add ons one also needs, like a bullbar, dual battery, Diif Locks?, Compressor, etc etc etc......
I went with a Land Rover Defender 110, and still spent over 10K getting it to where I was happy with it, even though out of the showroom it is one of the most competent vehicles around.
cheers,
Kris
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Reply By: KevinE - Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 07:03
Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 07:03
Hi Kangareigns,
I'm not sure if you've spent much time in a dual cab Ute, but no way I'd buy one for what you're proposing unless you need to use it for other purposes such as work? The back
seat area is just too cramped for comfortable touring.
I do have one, because I need it for work everyday, not because its my 1st choice. Touring with 2 people is fine, but we've done it with 4 & its not much fun!
My experience is that they're all the same, regardless of what someone who is bragging up the make/model they've bought says. The stuff about one model having more leg room etc than another is a furphy! The differences are too small to matter on a long trip.
The Nissan, Toyota & Mitsubishi wagons are all good IMO, its just personal choice as to which one to get :)
Good luck with it! ;)
Kevin.
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Follow Up By: tdv - Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 08:11
Friday, Sep 21, 2012 at 08:11
I recently changed from a Prado to a new
Ranger ute. Yes it isn't the same level of comfort BUT very close. The leg room in the back is the same. It has more power and a higher tow rating plus fits more in the back. I only miss the wagon for keeping stuff like the fridge or other goodies securely locked away and completely dust free.
I guess it remains to be seen whether the
Ranger has the reliability of my Prado?
Cheers, Terry
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