dollywobbler Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Right folks. Looks like I need a new tow car. Recommendations please! Replacing the XM won't be easy, but it must be possible. Must haves:Towing ability - 1500kg should do it as that's what the XM can lug.Japanese - for magazine related reasons1996 or earlier, for insurance and retro reasons Options for direct replacement are thin on the ground, as it seemed to take a while for the Japanese to get the hang of diesels. That's ok. I fancy a break from oil burners, but 30mpg plus would be a definite bonus. What are your recommendations then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I just Googled Mazda 626 V6 and found this. Maybe it's a sign. This is a '91-97 so maybe not retro enough though. First or second gen Honda leg end? How practical does it need to be? Legend Coupes look pretty sweet. Pop up headlamp Accord? dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Lexus LS400? Definite editorial barge material, LPG conversion a bonus; although these do crack 30 on a run. Jazoli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Xedos 6/9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The Bluebird with a big enough engine could work, I could see you in one of th... oh.. Been there I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Fiat 127 by srblythe, on Flickr Toyota Camry by srblythe, on Flickr V6 Toyota Camry - Perfect for towing. dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 That reminds me of the Carina E. Boring but excellent on fuel and utterly dependable. 5 million Bradford taxi drivers can't be wrong! dollywobbler and Walter White 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Fiat 127 by srblythe, on Flickr Toyota Camry by srblythe, on Flickr V6 Toyota Camry - Perfect for towing. Liking this option a lot. And I've found one within budget. In a nice colour. With tow bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Oh. He has told me there were no MOT advisories. Not a good idea when I can just look it up and discover that it failed the MOT for seat belt rot, and has quite a few minor advisories! Lacquer Peel and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Bongo or Delica, Delicas are very Japanese. Or this 4x4, just £750. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-M-REG-HONDA-ODEYSEY-/331747932673?hash=item4d3db7ba01:g:UToAAOSwZG9WjNTf egg and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 hilux surf? honda accord tk scratch the rover 600 itch? Lexus GS300? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Oh. He has told me there were no MOT advisories. Not a good idea when I can just look it up and discover that it failed the MOT for seat belt rot, and has quite a few minor advisories! Was that the one on Autotrader? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/toyota/camry/postcode/sy233jw/radius/100/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/quicksearch/true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 LS400 with towbar in Dugong country...? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201601049811425?searchcontext=default&sort=default&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&page=1&radius=100&year-from=1980&make=lexus&search-target=usedcars&year-to=2000&postcode=sy233jw&logcode=p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Nissan QX? True shite....... egg, 3VOM and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Was that the one on Autotrader? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/toyota/camry/postcode/sy233jw/radius/100/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/quicksearch/true Nope. How rich do you think I am?! chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Was that the one on Autotrader? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/toyota/camry/postcode/sy233jw/radius/100/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/quicksearch/true What a fucking dreamer at that price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 715% of British farmers can't be wrong. The Fourtrak was so good it helped to galvanise Land Rover into cobbling together the Discovery. And the towing weight of 3.5t should be way more than enough. John F, loserone, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Mazda 2.5 V6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coprolalia Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Ditch the checkerplate, pity it's an oil burner but could be a go-er http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322110487139?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT CGSB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 It likely ticks no boxes but it would be remiss of me not to mention the Hyundai XG30 at this point. oldcars, jonathan_dyane, Ghosty and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Scooby Forester in Wales? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605073711545?price-to=2000&radius=100&make=subaru&year-from=1980&sort=default&onesearchad=used&price-from=0&postcode=sy233jw&searchcontext=default&page=1&search-target=usedcars&logcode=p Cleon-Fonte 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Shame you want old and towbar as these both need rehoming ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coprolalia Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 3 litre pez GS300 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-GS300-4-DOOR-SALOON-1996-PETROL-2997CC-/282031582264?hash=item41aa646c38:g:9ikAAOSwgApXAnbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Scooby Forester in Wales? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605073711545?price-to=2000&radius=100&make=subaru&year-from=1980&sort=default&onesearchad=used&price-from=0&postcode=sy233jw&searchcontext=default&page=1&search-target=usedcars&logcode=p Hard to beat one of those as an XM replacement really. Huge passenger cabin/loadspace, self-levelling rear suspension, good towing capacity and comfortable seats/high-speed ride. All mixed in with great handling, off-road ability and a woofly flat-four engine. I hadn't realised they were available that cheap these days . My bank account is all the more in danger for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Anyone able to have a look at this one? I don't trust the seller.https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-camry-/1160171159 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coprolalia Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Nissan Patrol? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-NISSAN-PATROL-LWB-PETROL-RED-/201580903771?hash=item2eef287d5b:g:bbAAAOSwNKVXMZvx billyboy406v6, oldcars and garethj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Shame you want old and towbar as these both need rehoming .......IMG_4864.JPGmot man has one of those scoobys that age but too young for dw i think id say the shape before sl's camry or gassed ls400 or gs300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'd love to say, import a 80's-90s Toyota Crown, but price is prohibitive! or maybe not: https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/toyota/crown/17437846/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Anyone able to have a look at this one? I don't trust the seller.https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-camry-/1160171159 Longsight isn't the best part of Manchester, I wouldn't bother. Also 'posted 60 days ago', and ad claims to be a trader but has owned the car for 6 years? Nah. Cleon-Fonte 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Longsight isn't the best part of Manchester, I wouldn't bother. I'll give up on that one. Shame as it's a nice spec and a great colour. The lies had me running away already to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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