Which diesel engine ?

[horses45]

i have heard that many different views on diesel engins my head hurts .here is what i want to do 1 i want it to tow a caravan and a trailer, 2 carry my dive stuff and dogs and 3 get me to work so which diesel engine should i choose i fancy a 2.5 but i hear a lot of things about the 2.8 but who better to ask than people who own these you lot .any advice more than welcome.and you may have had this question asked loads of time so sorry for repeating it .

[tez1963]

2.8s pull like a train, but having said that the 2.5s are powerful, but unlike the 2.8s they have a lot of engine managment electrics so more to go wrong but having a 2.8 meself i'm completely biased anyway i pull a caravan and a works trailer with mine no probs

[JueOmega]

[alex]

In good order the 2.5 is better all round. But a 2.8 is easier to keep in good order and work on when not.

I'm on my third 2.8 and havent yet tried a 2.5 for myself as I like em so much.

[Drift]

As above, the 2.5 is more powerful and refined but its a technical fly by wire engine.

The 2.8 is solid and reliable but a bit agricultural an raw, but goes like stink and lasts for ever with regualar oil changes and parts are easy and cheap as its 95% the same as the Trooper 2.8 engine.

[horses45]

looks like the 2.8 is winning so thanks all for the great advice

[andysd1]

never driven a 2.5 so can not comment, only driven the 2.8 a few miles, and it feels solid, but being and ex 2.3 owner, now that could pull, with a few mods

[Road Hog]

[horses45]

hope to have my own by then A friend been to see that one you sent me today but a few bad rust patches but dont mind paying a bit more for a little less work

[andysd1]

[weave67]

ime well happy with my 2,3 but i aint drove a 2.8 and i dont want to because i know they pull well,in if i drive one i will want to buy one but poor weave aint got no spends

[garethc976]

Be brave like me, and get the 2.2tdi will constently keep you on your toes, and your hand in your wallet!!!!!!!!!!!

[horses45]

Im getting this feeling that i might end up with a 2.8 but i dont mind