Phil B Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Well after a hellish time with my d1 300 and my dads p38 my dads out of the blue wondering about looking into a new defender for towing and general trustworthy motorway towin cattle up to carlisle n places (plus a bit of offloading chucked in for fun)... What's the crack on the new ones??? I know it's a marmite drivin position etc etc but anyone got experience with the pumas and the 2.2's??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 If its heavy towing then how about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Dodge-RAM-1500-4x4-Sport-Crew-Cab-/160793438498?pt=Automobiles_UK rather than wringing the neck of a little 2.2 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 weve got a D4 as our business/farm vehicle, does lots of towing, cattle to market, supplied from builders merchants. doesent even notice 3.5t behind it. I'd get a D3 or D4 if your main priority is easily towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy B Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 We used a 90 puma for towing the challenge truck around the country last couple of seasons, does the job fine, Especially after we had the ecu tweaked :0) but was more than capable in std trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 The Defender2.net forum has a lot of Puma owners. Personally I'd have a 2.4 over a 2.2 for towing, there being no replacement for displacement and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 personally id have a TD5 or TGV engined 110 for towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Cheers for the replies guys, yeah personally I'd have the 2.4 if could find one, I've got me td5 disco which will have the nuts tuned off it once I've done the clutch (and got the cash) but we are thinkin workhorse jump in go down the field come back chuck trailer on, bit of expense but we need reliability, the d3 lacks the latter and the d4 is still out of price range, And I spose they hold their money too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 in which case i would look at something a bit older. like a solid 300TDI 110 for a bit less moneys, then as you have budgeted for a newer 110, you could spend the money putting a 2.8TGV in it, which will tow like an animal, and be reliable, and a brand new engine, and you could also put what you want on it to make it ideal for your work. and you vould get a minter 110 with power, for cheaper than a brand new one of the same spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Can you still get a 2.8 TGV ie. the Brazilian motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Bell Autos have just built a 3.2Tdci inline 5 Puma.......... Get your wallet out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Can you still get a 2.8 TGV ie. the Brazilian motor? there was one on ebay the other week, brand new in crate, for £5k and a bit i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Bell Autos have just built a 3.2Tdci inline 5 Puma.......... oooOOooohhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 i have a TGV (well two actually) and i have to say it pulls well but i would rather tow with my 2.4 over the TGV any day. 2.2 is no different to drive in my experience but i have not done any towing with one. D4 is leaps and bounds above a D3, esp with Hitch guidance, trailer guidance etc etc, but either do the job of towing very well and better than a td5/2.4/2.2 Def. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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