Run around with a tow hitch:

[james forde]

Well guys looking for opinions here. Basically I'm looking to get a cheap and cheerful run around with a hitch to pull my motocross bikes. Something with a small petrol engine maybe, I've a list below. Any recommendations or advise?

Toyota corolla
Toyota rav4
Suzuki Jimny
Ford focus

[camnhoj]

I used to use a 1.4 petrol 98 nissan almeria to to the race bike to mondello did the job no bother , I would suggest looking out for a hatch/lift back or estate instead of a saloon makes loading up all the gear a way easier .

[james forde]

I used to use a 1.4 petrol 98 nissan almeria to to the race bike to mondello did the job no bother , I would suggest looking out for a hatch/lift back or estate instead of a saloon makes loading up all the gear a way easier .

Thats true... I was hoping for a little van but cant drive it then on my current car extension policy so its a non runner.

[eamo]

97 to 00 toyota 1.6 Avensis (4age engine) - 01 and later came with the vvti engines - don't go for the vvti ones
Bullet proof, reliable, parts are very cheap and a miser on petrol. I have one as a daily
Non interference engine as well so if the timing belt breaks it doesn't wank the engine

[hamish262001]

I would second this as eamo said

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[james forde]

97 to 00 toyota 1.6 Avensis (4age engine) - 01 and later came with the vvti engines - don't go for the vvti ones
Bullet proof, reliable, parts are very cheap and a miser on petrol. I have one as a daily
Non interference engine as well so if the timing belt breaks it doesn't wank the engine

I would second this as eamo said

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It seems even some of the vvti engines are cheaper then older ones on DD which would explain your point.

My mechanic has a 01 focus with NCT until next summer so might take a look at it. 1.4 engine which seem to be decent?