Need a new tow car, any suggestions please?

[livinginasia]

Hi everyone, as per the title we are looking for suggestions as our Shogun has seen better days. Needs a minimum tow weight of 2,500kgs, ideally a 4WD for muddy fields and a max of £10k. Don't really want a pickup or anything expensive to fix which counts out an old X5 or similar. Any thoughts? Thanks so much.

[richs2891]

Another Shogun ?
Disco 3 or Disco 4 ?
Landcruiser ?

[livinginasia]

Thanks Rich

Was thinking of those but maybe something a little smaller? Someone suggested a Hyundai Santa Fe but I expect that's a bit pants....

[A500leroy]

My uncle is currently using a Kia sportage to tow 3 cattle to market once a week and has no complaints..you also get that magical 7 yr warranty

[richs2891]

The old shape Kia Sorento (up to 09 plate I think) is a good tow car and smaller than a LWB shogun

[Willy Nilly]

A500leroy said:

My uncle is currently using a Kia sportage to tow 3 cattle to market once a week and has no complaints..you also get that magical 7 yr warranty

Calves or finished bullocks? I should think a Sportage would be on it's knees with anything bigger than 3 Jersey heifers in a trailer.

[Easternlight]

I've just got a 170 bhp Yeti for my first dabble with towing a caravan and its impressed me a lot.
But it will only pull 2100kgs so no good for you.

I think your choice will be limited to tow that weight.

[paintman]

livinginasia said:

Thanks Rich

Was thinking of those but maybe something a little smaller? Someone suggested a Hyundai Santa Fe but I expect that's a bit pants....

Unless the badge is everything I'd suggest you drive a couple. You might be pleasantly surprised.

[livinginasia]

Thanks Paintman, badge is no problem - will see if I can find a second hand one for sale and take a look.

[paintman]

There's lots of them on autotrader & not silly money either. (I've recently been having a serious look).

Use the reg to check the MOT history.

I currently run a 30 year old RRC but based on my own experience & that of my customers who've got them that would/will eventually be my replacement.

Edited by paintman on Saturday 15th July 20:28

[rallycross]

Just get a newer Shogun.
They still make them.... I saw one on a 16 plate the other day looked just like my old 2004 model.

[sim16v]

Jeep Grand Cherokee?

I've just hit 181,000 miles in my old WJ 4.0 on lpg and it can tow up to 3500kg.

[livinginasia]

Thanks for the suggestions, will take a look at a Jeep as well as the Hyundai. Might take a peep at a Kia as well. Thanks again for the suggestions.