2004 Isuzu Trooper 3.0 Diesel

[Francis_374353316]

Hi
I currently tow with a Ford Mondeo and it has caused me no problems however my local garage has got a nice Isuzu trooper in and I have been tempted by it. Has anyone got any experience of towing with one of these cars the one I am looking at is a 3.0 litre diesel and I am wondering what they are like as a towcar e.g how do they handle motorway inclines etc and what sort of mpg would I expect to get towing my 1400 kgs caravan. Just thougth I'd ask advice before I bought it because I am a bit undecided if it would be a step forward or back from the Mondeo.
Many Thanks!

 

[Martin24]

No real personal knowledge but they are supposed to be pretty indestructable!! You will notice a huge difference in running costs though as anyone would going from your current car to a large 4x4. Sometimes though it's not what you need but what you fancy. I know which I would choose and it wouldn't be the ford!

 

[emmerson]

The towing experience will be out of this world compared to the Mondeo, but you need to decide wether you WANT it, or NEED it! Heart or head? Personally, I only ever tow with 4x4, but that's my choice, not need.
As Martin said, the running cost will be higher, because whilst that 3.0 litre diesel will climb up a wall, it is old technology, and wasn't designed for economy.
Also bear in mind that it is a truck chassis, and will not handle like your Ford.
If it must be 4x4, there are better ones about than the Trooper.
Head or Heart?

 

[Martin24]

Totally agree better 4x4's out there but if it handles anything like my car, every journey is an absolute hoot!!!!

 

[Francis_374353316]

Hi
Yeah I have weighed up the pros and cons but I bought it anyway lol. I decided that I WANTED another 4x4 I did have a Frontera years ago and loved it and then I had a couple of normal cars but I always missed the 4x4. The one I have bought is very nice and has full service history etc so I am very pleased with it and I think I will be ok with the 20-25mpg as it will be a very good towcar.
Thanks for the advice and opinions it helped.
Many Thanks!

 

[emmerson]

Francis, you pays your money, and takes your choice! Good luck mate, and enjoy.
I must admit that my heart rules more than my head.