designer
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 07:14 PM |
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Estate tow car
Which is the best and most economical estate for towing.
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907
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 07:21 PM |
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A diesel will pull the extra weight without a drastic reduction in fuel consumption.
Another thing to look out for is the max towing capacity.
I don't see the point of recommendations as a bloke with a Ford says get a Ford etc etc
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mark chandler
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 07:32 PM |
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Mines a v70 D5, fully loaded with geartronic and is an excellent rust free tow car. Terrible turning circle, fantastic ICE
A mondeo will be more economic I expect.
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 08:00 PM |
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Second Volvo v70 d5 but again check the weights ..
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J90rdn
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 08:13 PM |
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Budget?
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mark chandler
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 08:25 PM |
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Wild card
FORD GRANADA28 GHIA X ESTATE LACQUER RED LAST OWNER 12 YEARS EXCELLENT CONDITION
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gaz_gaz
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 08:37 PM |
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I tow with a 525d Msport tourer. Big comfy car and been faultless.
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jeffw
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 08:46 PM |
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I tow with a Range Rover 4.4 TDV8...and it has been very comfy and faultless  But I'm not sure I'm helping the discussion
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gaz_gaz
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 08:59 PM |
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How do you find the gearbox Jeff?
I used my dads 4.4 for a trip to Spa and it seemed to be changing gear every 5 seconds
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theprisioner
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 09:01 PM |
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VW Kombi Highline nothing better I have found and you can sleep in it .
http://sylvabuild.blogspot.com/
http://austin7special.blogspot.co.uk/
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steve m
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| posted on 19/11/15 at 09:14 PM |
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I tow a 6mtr caravan with a mondeo 2.0tdci, and can average over 40 mpg even towing
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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spaximus
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| posted on 20/11/15 at 07:42 AM |
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I have had a lot of cars, new one every two years 40k plus a year. Best all round tow car Passat Diesel estate. Carry all the spares you want fast and
stable.
Volvo xc 60 okay.
Jag X type Estate good but a bit low on weight, had two of these and a bargin secondhand.
Citroen C5 vey good indeed, excellent engine self levelling suspension very very cheap now but a bit risky secondhand.
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Mikef
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| posted on 20/11/15 at 08:02 AM |
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Diesel Merc estate cheap to pick up, loads of grunt, good mph, and comfy for those long hauls.
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J90rdn
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| posted on 20/11/15 at 08:18 AM |
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BMW E39
Wasn't the Mazda6 voted best tow car by Caravaners weekly or what-ever ? Hate the things myself but must have been a reason for it.
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benchmark51
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| posted on 20/11/15 at 08:41 AM |
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I have a Transit minibus 2.3 duratec petrol/gas, high top, bed, cooker. Not a racer but economical, comfy, reliable and multi purpose.
It has an awning too, so ok to stay at events overnight. Pulls the trailer and kit no prblem.
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DJT
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| posted on 20/11/15 at 04:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
Mines a v70 D5, fully loaded with geartronic and is an excellent rust free tow car. Terrible turning circle, fantastic ICE
Totally agree on the above. Re: ICE - only this morning was thinking that I'm now used to a really good stereo I won't be able to get
anything less in my next car. Not really any help for towing. LOL.
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DJT
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| posted on 20/11/15 at 04:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I tow a 6mtr caravan with a mondeo 2.0tdci, and can average over 40 mpg even towing
That's very good Steve. Is it a very small/aerodynamic caravan?
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steve m
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| posted on 20/11/15 at 04:24 PM |
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No a 6 metre 4 berth, and loaded to the gunnels with shyte that my wife has to take wherever
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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