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2nd hand 4x4

  • 05-04-2012 10:19am
    #1
    Newtown Warrior
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭


    Would have any advice on choosing a 4x4 for herself?

    I am looking at 2005+ 1.9-2.2lt vehicles with <100k. At the moment, I am looking at both petrol/diesel Rav4, Grand Vitra, Sportage, & CRV. Will be doing low mileage with the 4x4 & need it to tow a horse box. Budget 5k-10k.

    Any help appreciated.


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  • #2
    notsobusy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭notsobusy


    Go with a diesel if she's going to towing.

    I've heard good reports about the grand vitara and the sportage!


  • #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Check the max tow capacity of the vehicles you are looking at vs the gross weight of the Horsebox + Horse/s
    You may find you need a full size 4x4 rather than a softroader like the CRV/RAV4
    If you are only doing low milage then fuel costs won't be that much of a concern.


  • #4
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    As CJ says, most of those you mention will only have a towing limit of 2000kg at best, may be fine for a single horse or a couple of ponies but a double box with two horses will be well over that.


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