2.5 Vs 2.2

I'm kinda stuck between the two. I'm considering a 2.5 Transglobe which has all the spec I want but was also thinking about trying to get a 2.2 cheap. There's pro's and cons with both ie cost of tax etc, also i'm wondering if i'd be more worried to sample off road if I paid out for a 2.2?

I don't want to start a 2.5 v 2.2 war so just thinking practicalities ie economy, maitenance costs, reliability, towing ability etc.

PLEASE help!

Of equal importance in your deliberations would be the intended use & also your mechanical abilities & equipment.
Normally my 2.2 Dti would be the best car on the planet,but when it went wrong earlier this year I was not a happy bunny, :hang:

but that would have to be tempered by it`s previous 3 1/2 years of total reliability,

.Overall I have enjoyed the car,but it has to be said that the 2.5 was my option when looking for a Fronty due to being more powerful & having less electronic,it may be less problematic.From a mechanics point of view the best bet would be a 2.8 ,so easy to work on,but lacking in the comfort level stakes.
In honesty I am of the opinion that the newer & more advanced cars (in general) get the more reliable they become,however if they suffer a problem it is harder to correct without specialist knowledge & tooling.
Too many imponderables bud,your best bet would be to test drive as many different models,factor in the good & bad points of each from your perspective & base your decision on that. :wink:

2.2 petrol or a 2.2 disiesel???

The 2.5 is a very reliable engine, although it does suffer with the DREADED #1 injector failing, causing the fronty to go into LIMP mode. They are Not cheap to replace and ONLY the VM injectors will fit, However, they are the same as the Chrysler Voyager TD and Jeep although the plug is different.

My personal preference is for the 2.5 TDS A series but as mentioned previously test drive as many vehicles as possible.