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Couldn't agree more. No disrespect to people who had 'old Jeeps' but in general they were $hit. Fiat ownership has brought along European design influences and more importantly European production standards. The fit and finish and general build quality of the Jeeps is spot on. I've never seen a brand go from junk to top quality in such a short period of time. If I wasn't building a house, a shed and a car I'd have one for sure! Driving one as a demo whenever I like is a suitable alternative though!

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One point about the Challenger. It may be rated to tow three tonnes but two is more realistic in my experience, particularly where people put those bloody awful tyre racks up high on the trailer. Race car? Heard about aero drag? It's true, take notice.

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Mines an auto which has less engine torque than the manual. Some tow more than 2T with the auto no problem but I'm conservative with any recommendations, particularly as some want to tow 4WD bush style.

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Towing back from Wollongong to home via the city was a flamin mongrel of a tow!

heart break hill up from wollongong was the first time my santa fe struggled!

dont that a few times awesome test with some bends

absoutly shithouse in the patrol and prado

epic in the audi ( even though they have a symbol on the front and back that looks like two mens balls touching, they love big hills with a load)

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Picking up new amarok next week, will see how the little 2 litre goes. Before I get flamed for not buying a patrol or cruiser, the wife will end up driving it more than me so It was a compromise.

Daily comfort vs towing practicality. I'm sure it will capable of pulling the axe plus tools.

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Picking up new amarok next week, will see how the little 2 litre goes. Before I get flamed for not buying a patrol or cruiser, the wife will end up driving it more than me so It was a compromise.

Daily comfort vs towing practicality. I'm sure it will capable of pulling the axe plus tools.

I wouldn't worry about getting any stick about your purchase unless you bought a falcon.

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the patrol is now coming up 400 k and still tows every day. maintainence to date. brake pads and tyres. and, shock horror, i split the top tank on the radiator a couple of months back. a 400 dollar fix.

I reckon I should have recieved warranty for that.

But, Pat Callinan will be proud of you!

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Anyone used a 1998 mitsubishi delica 2.8l turbo diesel intercooled for towing?

They are a basically L400 on steroids with 4wd gear using pajero floor/chassis i heard?

Dad has one and tows a ~1000kg caravan with ease he says.

Trailer will have electric brakes.

I would like to try it and see how it goes, otherwise i will have to get something else... but would like to see if anyone had any experiance.

cheers

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Holden colorado rc 09 model lx duel cab, 3.0 turbo diesel

It tows brilliantly, barely cog back to 3rd on the way down to wakie !

Fuel consumption normally 655km/62ltr, towing around 575km

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Anyone used a 1998 mitsubishi delica 2.8l turbo diesel intercooled for towing?

They are a basically L400 on steroids with 4wd gear using pajero floor/chassis i heard?

Dad has one and tows a ~1000kg caravan with ease he says.

Trailer will have electric brakes.

I would like to try it and see how it goes, otherwise i will have to get something else... but would like to see if anyone had any experiance.

cheers

Yep, used one heaps. Tow good, needed a good custom tow bar made though. We towed heaps interstate, was a great distance hauler for two blokes. The guy taking a rest could recline in back with a DVD. We did multiple qld to Tas trips, towing over two tonne each time. Electric braked trailer.

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Should tow fine. Probably be thirsty, but should do everything else well. The Territorys have had a good name since they came out, so you should have a good run with it. Just check whether it has / needs a trans cooler, as many modern 4WD's don't, and they suffer when towing / beach driving etc. (I presume it's auto 6 speed)

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As far as I'm aware it's not too bad around town but will be thirsty when towing. I don't think it needs a trans cooler being a 6spd (ZF) box. If it were a BTR I would put one on straight away.

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Yeh that's what I meant - thirsty when towing. Petrol SUV's tend to be that way. Still, for the small amount of time you're likely to spend towing, that shouldn't be a major issue. All good if no trans cooler is needed.

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