Well, thanks for the advice fellas, after considering all the input diesel went out the window, just doesn't suit our usage profile, went for a Hilux rear wheel drive 4 litre petrol (just in time for the fuel excise hike) dual cab, should do everything we need comfy, lowish k's and in reasonable nick.
Again, thanks for all the input.
Cheers
Matt
Towing vehicle, what to buy?
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Re: Towing vehicle, what to buy?
... well i just upgraded my towing machine.
yup current model GEN-F 340kw HSV Tourer wagon... with manual trans
if that can't haul arse, nothing will
yup current model GEN-F 340kw HSV Tourer wagon... with manual trans
if that can't haul arse, nothing will

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Re: Towing vehicle, what to buy?
had to move the racecar (on the trailer tonight) and so for the first time, the Gen-F Tourer got used as a tow car.Smitty wrote:... well i just upgraded my towing machine.
yup current model GEN-F 340kw HSV Tourer wagon... with manual trans
if that can't haul arse, nothing will
Well i thought a 270kw SSV wagon was a great towcar but nothing beats a 340kw one .. along with dinner plate sized brake rotors
squeezed by 6 piston AP racing brakes meant 'what race car and trailer' on the back. This thing just did not notice them...

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Re: Towing vehicle, what to buy?
matchan wrote:Well, thanks for the advice fellas, after considering all the input diesel went out the window, just doesn't suit our usage profile, went for a Hilux rear wheel drive 4 litre petrol (just in time for the fuel excise hike) dual cab, should do everything we need comfy, lowish k's and in reasonable nick.
Again, thanks for all the input.
Cheers
Matt
Smart choice mate..

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