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Buying a used 4x4 - is this a viable option?

I'm after a car for pulling my touring caravan and have narrowed it down to either the Santa Fe or Vauxhall Frontera, both around 2003/4. What engine would you advise? I've just looked at two Fronteras, one with the 3.2 V6 and the other with a 2.2 diesel.

Asked on 31 July 2012 by kevj84

Answered by Honest John
I would not buy a Frontera, and I would not want to tow with anything as old as this.

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Pleasant, relaxing drive. Kitted out generously. V6 makes a good sound. A lot of 4x4 for the money.