Towcar change

[Mark_374372334]

Hi there,

We are thinking of changing our towcar, as its not heavy enough to pull our caravan. We are thinking about a Landrover discovery. There are a few questions we would like answering;

1. What are they like for towing?

2. Are they expensive to run?

3. How much are they to tax(we are thinking about a pre 2001 for this reason)

4. Are they easy to maintain?

Any help would be much appreciated

Cheers

 

[Bannedtom]

HI

I think with any 4x4 your fuels costs depend on your driving techniques but depending on what you tow and the right foot you will probably be in the mid to low 20's mpg when towing and high 20's when solo, as for maintaining just like any other vehicle, also bear in mind the

 

[PeteVW]

Hi Mark,

I do a lot of towing for work,move caravans and trailers all over the country for people.

Up until December last year I used a 97 3.0td Landcruiser till it was nicked snd burnt.

As a stop gap I bought a Dicovery tdi 200 series 1994.

Not very pretty but as a tug spot on.

Have done 5000 miles towing this year,it's cost me two oil services and a couple of brake pipes and wheel bearings for the MOT.

Not as powerfull or comfortable as the Yota,but does the job.

Road tax is