Best 4x4 pickup

[Bryredz]

I'm looking for a replacement for my transit custom van. I would like a 4x4 pickup , it needs to be capable of towing a horse box catering trailer and will need to pull a 2.7 ton digger for my work also ! Budget will be around £14-15 K . I know they drink a bit of fuel but what be the most efficient ? Is a manual or automatic transmission best ? Cheers Bry

 

[Lincs Lass]

Ive had autos now for towing for 10 years ,,wouldnt go back to a manual

 

[Lofty1984]

Amarok but be high mileage for that price

 

[spanners and hammers]

must get popcorn

 

[JP1]

must get popcorn

These things can date after a week , so a refresher is always welcome

 

[Daniel]

Amarok, i'm on my second, they've covered 230000 miles between them for very little maintenance, the first one only went because some travelling entrepreneurs relieved me of it.

 

[Lakes Nash]

Your price and the towing capacity limits you to a few brands, but 2 nd hand pickup prices have held firm if not gone up in price,

 

[Lofty1984]

Your price and the towing capacity limits you to a few brands, but 2 nd hand pickup prices have held firm if not gone up in price,

Sold my Amarok was happy with what I got I see it’s on a website for a place in Sheffield for 25k

 

[James]

Amarok but be high mileage for that price

What would be your second choice?

 

[Lofty1984]

What would be your second choice?

Tbh only driven a Hi lux and ranger and warrior so only comparing to those and the Amarok was a country mile better

 

[Lakes Nash]

Tbh only driven a Hi lux and ranger and warrior so only comparing to those and the Amarok was a country mile better

Going by what you read now, (but the op wants a 2nd hand 15k tops ) new pickups are not what they used to be, HILUX has loads of problems, Amarak don’t make em, mitsu pulling out, merc finished, fiat finished, none built to last, way of the world now! Old mk5 lux, bomb proof!

 

[Lofty1984]

Going by what you read now, (but the op wants a 2nd hand 15k tops ) new pickups are not what they used to be, HILUX has loads of problems, Amarak don’t make em, mitsu pulling out, merc finished, fiat finished, none built to last, way of the world now! Old mk5 lux, bomb proof!

Vw / Ford making a joint one I believe

 

[manfromhill]

Amarok but be high mileage for that price

Thought the Amarok could only tow three ton does that not rule it out

 

[Lincs Lass]

Still plenty of landcruisers about and holding their value ,,3.5 towing with all the creature comforts of a family car

 

[Bryredz]

Ive had autos now for towing for 10 years ,,wouldnt go back to a manual

I have a mate who's just got a shogun I think it's an auto but not sure. I thought autos were better for towing but just wanted to hear a few different opinions on it

 

[michael N123]

plenty of low mileage l200s in that price range

 

[Lincs Lass]

I have a mate who's just got a shogun I think it's an auto but not sure. I thought autos were better for towing but just wanted to hear a few different opinions on it

Auto,s make you lazy though ,,effortless towing ,,reversing is a doddle ,yes they are abit heavier on juice but what you spend on abit extra fuel, you save on not having to replace the clutch .

 

[Lofty1984]

Auto,s make you lazy though ,,effortless towing ,,reversing is a doddle ,yes they are abit heavier on juice but what you spend on abit extra fuel, you save on not having to replace the clutch .

Or your knee

 

[Lincs Lass]

Or your knee

Yes ,another vital component with less ware

 

[Joe S]

buy a older 3l hilux pay the few hunderd quid to have the plate changed to a legal 3.5t towing if you care, enjoy toyota reliability