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steve mx

23/2/2018 at 3:34pm
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we are considering leasing a new car, or have been granted 10,000 on finance unsure which way to go and also which one to get although would be 4x4, any suggestions, we like the tiguan kuga and kia but know lttle about them tia steve oh disel and manual too

Rob and Tina

23/2/2018 at 6:57pm
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Have a look at the SsangYong range, our Korando is a similar size to the Kuga etc and a top of the range 2.2 diesel 4wd is priced at around £22500. The Korando comes with lots of toys like satnav, heated seats and steering wheel, cruise control etc and a 5yr warranty. We had a good experience at Autovillage in Cheltenham who were friendly and helpful and were very knowledgeable about the range.

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23/2/2018 at 7:47pm
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Why would you not go for an Auto Steve, far superior for towing than a manual.

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664DaveS

24/2/2018 at 8:23am
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From expeience,Kia and Hyundai are vey good towcars and reliable.Good warranty too.

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24/2/2018 at 9:42am
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We’ve been very happy towing with our manual diesel Kia Sorento over the last couple of years - very comfortable on long runs and feels solid and stable towing. Also got 3 years fixed price servicing, which worked out at just over £100 per service, and the 7 years warranty (had a couple of niggly things done through it - no problem at all), which all helps keep the ongoing costs down.

steve mx

25/2/2018 at 9:50am
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in response to a manual its because my wife will be driving it to work everyday, and i only drive when going out or towing and she doesnt want an auto, chelt auto village may be worth a visit as never heard of it

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25/2/2018 at 9:58am
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Once she has driven a modern auto she would not ever go back to a manual Steve, and for towing they are far superior.

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misterg

25/2/2018 at 10:19am
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I have Sara fe auto diesel.Lovely tow car .I was suspicious of auto .When I retired I treated myself to a used Mercedes E class but the only one I could get was auto. I tried it and loved the auto easpecially for towing, no more smoking clutches and so much more relaxed driving.
Economy and towing don’t often get mentioned in the same sentence but I am pleased with Santa Fe it is far more economical than the Land Cruiser I had .

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Manual vs Auto.
My opinion is that when your towing, you've enough to worry about, without thinking about which gear you should be in.
The Auto box takes care of that and lets you enjoy the drive.

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25/2/2018 at 2:45pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Mike3003 on 25/2/2018
Once she has driven a modern auto she would not ever go back to a manual Steve, and for towing they are far superior.

Even the old autos were far superior for towing than a manual in my opinion. Years ago I had a 1966 Mk2 Cortina auto, and that was brilliant for towing. Now, I wouldn't have a manual as a gift, unless I could afford two cars with one being an MGB, Healey 3000 or a Mazda MX5.

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I would go as far as to say that, to me, manuals are totally pointless, I really cannot see why anyone would remotely prefer a manual over an auto, and when you add in the towing aspect they really are far, far superior.

Manual cars have no place in car showrooms, just museums.

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SamandRose

26/2/2018 at 1:58pm
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What will you be towing with it Steve?

If you don't need the extra weight of an SUV the estate cars that they're based on (e.g. VW Passat or Ford Mondeo) will be cheaper to buy and run.

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steve mx

02/3/2018 at 9:43am
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will defo prefer a 4x4 we live in the sticks and conditions like we are having now are one good reason, also for manouvering onto grassy wet pitches save spinning and pulling away at junctions and slip lanes once youve towed with a 4x4 you wouldnt go back, although prior to that i towed with my vw t4 which was great unless it was wet of course

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Totally agree Steve, a 4x4 SUV in Auto is the ultimate tow car.

Why have just two driven wheels when you can have the option of four.

Why have a an Estate/saloon/hatch when you can have an SUV. More space, far better all round visibility, sat up much higher and far, far easier to get in and out of.

Why have to wave that stick thing around and keep pushing another pedal when an Auto does it all for you.

Good luck with your search.

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02/3/2018 at 1:29pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Mike3003 on 02/3/2018

Why have just two driven wheels when you can have the option of four.

Why have a an Estate/saloon/hatch when you can have an SUV. More space, far better all round visibility, sat up much higher and far, far easier to get in and out of.

Well I opted for an estate instead of an SUV because I use it mainly for work which involves quite a lot of driving on motorways. Towing is typically about 10% of my total mileage. Contrary to common misconception, the Passat estate has more boot space than the Tiguan SUV and it's easier to lift stuff into. It's also more comfortable, more economical and produces less CO2 which means lower road tax. The cost savings mean I have more money to spend on things like caravan holidays

I accept your and Steve's points about the advantages of 4x4 and higher driving positions, but personally these are things I can live without given the price I'd end up paying on the other 360 days of the year.

Obviously I understand that Steve's needs are different from mine though.

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02/3/2018 at 2:12pm
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I also opted for an estate after previously owning a SUV, the main reason being driving enjoyment. The estate is faster, more economical and handles far better than a SUV for the 80% of driving that I do without a caravan.

I also accept that an auto 4x4 does have advantages and is an easier (but not necessarily better) towcar, but I can live without that for most of my driving at present.

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