Thread: Hairdresser 4x4

Originally Posted by gadgetman

That's the sort of info I'm after. Yours auto or manual?

I wouldn't be interested in modifying whatever I get for off road use. After something that will be mainly on the road but could get a few people to the start of a track for tramping or hunting.

Mines an auto tho I much prefer manuals I have found autos help stop me from doing stupid shit and breaking stuff

But mainly it came up at the right price and an auto is advantageous for backing stuff up my drive.

My rav gets used to tow a heavy tandem trailer and a boat on trailer regularly , it does not embarrass itself,yes it is working but that's what the right foot is for and if planted on the firewall it will surprise most even towing a load.

While I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a tow vehicle it does it without complaint and never feels anything but solid on the road, the Suzuki never felt solid on the road unladen and I wouldnt feel safe towing the same loads at the same speeds.

I have not driven a manual one but a workmates missus had one and he reconed it was really low geared...like over 3000rpm @100??, the auto is doing more like 2200 with the torque converter locked up but I am usually overdrive off anyway.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Mines an auto tho I much prefer manuals I have found autos help stop me from doing stupid shit and breaking stuff

But mainly it came up at the right price and an auto is advantageous for backing stuff up my drive.

My rav gets used to tow a heavy tandem trailer and a boat on trailer regularly , it does not embarrass itself,yes it is working but that's what the right foot is for and if planted on the firewall it will surprise most even towing a load.

While I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a tow vehicle it does it without complaint and never feels anything but solid on the road, the Suzuki never felt solid on the road unladen and I wouldnt feel safe towing the same loads at the same speeds.

I have not driven a manual one but a workmates missus had one and he reconed it was really low geared...like over 3000rpm @100??, the auto is doing more like 2200 with the torque converter locked up but I am usually overdrive off anyway.

That is a typical difference between auto and manual anything. The van and my wagon (the manuals) are both doing about 2800 @100 where the safari and wizard (the autos) are doing 1800 @100. Shows up in the fuel economy too.

I'm leaning more towards a 5 door RAV at this stage.