Thoughts on Best Car for the "Grand Tour"

[Crazy Dazz]

Originally Posted by Jack91

Gu patrol with td42 (diesel)

My son has this, and mostly its a joy to drive. If I was going to tow anything, it is what I would use. So much torque you can take off in 2nd without using the throttle.
Over 400kk and that truck engine is still tootling along.
And also for serious off-roading, its what I'd want.

But a highway cruiser it's not.
The gearing actually isn't tall enough to cruise at 110.
It also has the aerodynamics of a house-brick. Which combine to make it rather thirsty.
It's very susceptible to head and cross-winds, and tbh its a bit of a challenge above 100.
But given its already in the family, its under consideration. (The problem otherwise is that the big 4wd wagons tend to be very expensive.)

[Crazy Dazz]

Originally Posted by Bushbasher

everywhere any pajero, patrol or cruiser would go.

except around corners

[Crazy Dazz]

Originally Posted by hayseed

there's being plenty of 2WD Cars do the Big Lap. back when Roads & facilities where Nothing like they are Today.

The need for 4wd is certainly a discussion point.

Originally Posted by hayseed

OP, I know It's a little left Field, But I'd look at a LWB High Roof Transit Van. Tall enough for you to Walk around In, Big enough for You & your Young Bloke to Sleep in. & enough Room carry everything thing You'd ever Need, under Lock & key..

I thought of a van, and haven't completely rejected the idea. The idea of the space is certainly appealing. Whilst I plan to pack and travel light, I'm worried that some of my options just won't have enough storage for the necessities.

The negatives being: Cost, most 2h ones are clapped out ex-delivery, I imagine them to still be very rudimentary and industrial in their comfort and suspension, and again the wind factor. Plus I've then got a very specialised vehicle that won't be used as a daily.

[mondeomatureguy]

Hi Guys,
I went to the second Adelaide Grand Prix with a mate of mine all those years ago and we went in his XC Ford Fairmont 4.9 litre sedan.

We drove from Sydney and that car went like a dream just cruising to Adelaide. I know there's a lot of other very nice cars that would be good for a Grand Tour Aston Martin, Ferrari 458 etc but you cant beat a nice V8 for a grand tour.