Our Daihatsu Hijet toad is dying, what about a Corsa?

[RogerIvy]

Hi folks

Our Daihatsu Hijet needs too much attention to get it through MOT and I was wondering about towing a Corsa. I see several people do tow them. I don't want to spend too much money at this stage - just want a reliable runabout that has PAS and can be towed easily. I have a Towtal frame (which is rusting horribly).

I like the idea of a Corsa because they are so simple and robust and spares are locally available (unlike a Hijet import). They can also seat five at a squeeze. Can anyone comment please?

Also, does anyone know the weights of the different Corsa models and for that matter most of the small vehicles.

thanks
Rog

 

[RogerIvy]

Does anyone have experience towing a Suzuki Jimny?

Rog

 

[Dreamchaserrv]

Have towed Corsa,s on A frame for 5 years. Now on second one, left first one in gear,car didn't like traveling in first at 50. Good tow vehicle make sure you have power steering.
Biggest problem with Corsa is the turning circle is crap. :thumb:

 

[pappajohn]

i tow a '97 corsa 1.4. 860kg unladen....1140kg max weight

tows like a dream but no power steering.....doesnt seem to make a lot of difference as the wheels bearly turn on corners anyway, unless you turn left into sideroads, and no noticable tyre wear.

never seen a jimny being towed but as long as its not in 4wd it shouldnt be a problem.

i had a suzuki sj410 , same chassis and running gear i beleive, for purely off roading which i towed unbraked:Blush:. just make sure the manual front hub locks were off and away it goes.