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stationmaster - 15 Aug 2006 07:31 GMT

I am thinking of buying my first Four Wheel Drive and am interested in this
vehicle. Motor is a 3.1 Litre Diesel. Would this be sufficient to tow a
small caravan. How would it stack up against my V6 Magna for towing power
and Fuel Economy, thanks again for any help.
http://au.geocities.com/comptroller_pboro/MotorDealers_files/WJC693.jpg
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Robin at Crystal Brook.

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Scotty - 15 Aug 2006 22:09 GMT

>I am thinking of buying my first Four Wheel Drive and am interested in this
> vehicle. Motor is a 3.1 Litre Diesel. Would this be sufficient to tow a
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> Robin at Crystal Brook.

Try this site:

http://clubisuzu.wellington.net.nz/

Not in Australia (NZ) but has some great info as they are everywhere over
there.

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Kev - 16 Aug 2006 11:20 GMT

>>I am thinking of buying my first Four Wheel Drive and am interested in this
>>vehicle. Motor is a 3.1 Litre Diesel. Would this be sufficient to tow a
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> Not in Australia (NZ) but has some great info as they are everywhere over
> there.

Is this not a Japanese version of the Frontera with a turbo diesel from
the Jackaroo/Rodeo

it will tow a small van but because of it's short wheelbase the handling
might not be that great but the engine will have plenty enough power for
towing

Kev

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Scotty - 16 Aug 2006 21:53 GMT

>>>I am thinking of buying my first Four Wheel Drive and am interested in
>>>this
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> Is this not a Japanese version of the Frontera with a turbo diesel from
> the Jackaroo/Rodeo

One and the same, but the Frontera has dif decals thats all.

> it will tow a small van but because of it's short wheelbase the handling
> might not be that great but the engine will have plenty enough power for
> towing
>
> Kev

Yep, the 3.1 Turbo Deisel has plenty of poke for a small 4x4 thats for sure.
f.ck all room for anyone in the back and if you intend on taking two kids
and luggage, think about a different vehicle now.

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The Kook Wrangler - 16 Aug 2006 23:46 GMT

> > Is this not a Japanese version of the Frontera with a turbo diesel
> > from the Jackaroo/Rodeo
>
> One and the same, but the Frontera has dif decals thats all.

Always dangerous I know, and I am aware that only last week I started a
thread dedicated to the nonsense told about Toyota Surfs, but I was
under the impression that there were some not insignificant difference
in chassis between the two.

Do you actually know for sure thats the difference is the decals? I
actually have a reason to ask int hat the son of a mate is wanting a
4WD and is sniffing around a 2L-TE Surf that was parked by its
frustrated owner 2 years ago.

It's cheap, but there are going MUs up here available at about the same
price and on paper the MU would appear to have a lot going for it.

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stationmaster - 17 Aug 2006 08:38 GMT

I took this MU for a test drive yesterday(with the owner in the passenger
seat).Never having driven a Diesel before I was put of by the Rattly Engine
which made the whole vehicle shake and Rattle at idle. The last time I felt
anything like this was in the Cab of a 2000hp Diesel Locomotive. The biggest
disappointment was the Clutch Pedal which was extremely hard to push in
(Mechanical I think}and the breaks were just as bad.Pickup through the 5
gears seemed very sluggish and for a small Ute it was very heavy on the road
, which I felt through the steering. Maybe I have become spoilt in my Old
age, driving Automatics with Power Everything. Going back to my Caravan
Fridge problem the 900watt converter was a waist of money due to
overheating. I will be paying an Auto Electrician $60 to Hard Wire the
Fridge from my car battery. Many thanks to all those who bothered to reply.

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Robin at Crystal Brook.
Still a 1998 Magna Driver.

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Scotty - 17 Aug 2006 09:15 GMT

>> > Is this not a Japanese version of the Frontera with a turbo diesel
>> > from the Jackaroo/Rodeo
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> It's cheap, but there are going MUs up here available at about the same
> price and on paper the MU would appear to have a lot going for it.

Go for the Surf, or a 4Runner.

The MU has much more power than the Surf (Unless you go with a 3.0 Turbo
Surf). The Surf is a better vehicle for all round performance/usability
though. MUs are not well known here as arent the Fronteras. Most mechanics
would know a Surf very well compared to a MU or Frontera.

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