whippersnappyr wrote: Land cruiser doesn’t have a higher towing capacity though and doesn’t seem goof value at $120k. What about v6 amarok? Most tests seem to conclude the ranger is the best Ute (Mazda same under the skin but ugly). Personally I find them all terribly agricultural to drive, maybe VW is better but never driven one |
Don18025 wrote: Have a close look at the Toyota 70 LX wagon at about $80k. Has all the bells and whistles, should please the family and the dog, plus has the excellent Toyota V8 and 3500kg towing ability. Might look work man like, but you do the work.....and you are chief driver. |
Big -Dave wrote: The 2,8 liter hilux has better hp and torque, but I doubt it would last as long if you are using all of that hp, most of the time. |
RMC wrote: No doubting the 200 series is a great tow vehicle. Another thing to watch out for is they weigh 2500kg so add your 3500kg boat and Technically that’s it your at the 6000kg max And have nothing left for any payload which includes passengers. The Heavier utes are around 2100-2200 so when towing 3500 they still have 300-400 ish payload left over. |
RMC wrote: No doubting the 200 series is a great tow vehicle. Another thing to watch out for is they weigh 2500kg so add your 3500kg boat and Technically that’s it your at the 6000kg max And have nothing left for any payload which includes passengers. The Heavier utes are around 2100-2200 so when towing 3500 they still have 300-400 ish payload left over. |
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