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Personstu.jackie
25/2/2013 at 7:34pm
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Hi there, Dose anyone out there tow with the brand new Mondeo 2Ltr (163 bhp ) or 2.2 (200 bhp) I would be very interested in your feed back, as a tow car, good bad or indifferent

 

Many Thanks in advance

Stu


Personbessie500
25/2/2013 at 8:33pm
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I tow with a 2 ltr 140 bhp Tit x, my caravan is 1500 kg and all i can say is the van is as steady as a rock, it pulls no problem and will return 34mpg on a long run fully loaded thats both car and van,

 Also weights in at 1705kg on a weight bridge 

Bessie


PersonSimon100
25/2/2013 at 10:12pm
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I tow a 1440 kg Lunar Clubman with my 163 bhp Mondeo. It is a great towcar. I rarely use 6th gear whilst towing, but it cruises all day long at 60 in 5th. Very stable and a lot of low down torque when pulling away. Nose weight is 90kg which is a bonus.


PersonGrampian91
25/2/2013 at 11:35pm
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As above. I have an older Mondeo and although it tows great in 6th gear. I get better economy by staying in 5th gear.

You need to try it for yourself. My last trip out i managed 39mpg going there and 36mpg coming back. I got stuck on a few tailbacks on the way back.
Good 300 mile + journey each way.


Personalpiner
26/2/2013 at 5:57am
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PersonDaveCoaches
26/2/2013 at 9:59am
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I see reports of Mondeos getting incredible mpg towing. I can get well over 50 mpg solo from my Mk 3 but barely make mid 20s when towing.

Mine is the 2 litre 130ps with 6 speed box. The new ones have slightly reduced towing limits.


Personpippa10
26/2/2013 at 5:12pm
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Just bought an old 2.00 litre Mondeo Estate W reg. automatic to tow our Avondale Sandmartin. Will be testing it next week for our first trip this year. Any tips??

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Personrich2818
26/2/2013 at 7:58pm
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Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 26/2/2013
I see reports of Mondeos getting incredible mpg towing. I can get well over 50 mpg solo from my Mk 3 but barely make mid 20s when towing.

Mine is the 2 litre 130ps with 6 speed box. The new ones have slightly reduced towing limits.


You suprise me there. How heavy is your van. Like you I can get 50 plus solo without trying and 32=35 towing my caravan at 1400kgs. and thats with 184k on the clock...

 


PersonGary H
27/2/2013 at 5:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by pippa10 on 26/2/2013
Just bought an old 2.00 litre Mondeo Estate W reg. automatic to tow our Avondale Sandmartin. Will be testing it next week for our first trip this year. Any tips??

Yeah, dont get an auto!

It should be fine but you wont get the great MPG figures that you do with the manual!



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Personagde
27/2/2013 at 7:41pm
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i have a mk 3 130 tdci...50mpg+ solo and 30-33mpg when towing. i use 5th when towing


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PersonDaveCoaches
28/2/2013 at 5:04pm
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Quote: Originally posted by rich2818 on 26/2/2013
Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 26/2/2013I see reports of Mondeos getting incredible mpg towing. I can get well over 50 mpg solo from my Mk 3 but barely make mid 20s when towing.

Mine is the 2 litre 130ps with 6 speed box. The new ones have slightly reduced towing limits.


You suprise me there. How heavy is your van. Like you I can get 50 plus solo without trying and 32=35 towing my caravan at 1400kgs. and thats with 184k on the clock...

 




1450 kg laden, 140,000 miles


PersonGCMS2012
28/2/2013 at 6:20pm
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Will be finding out this year with ours what it tows like...

 (Mk3, 115ps, LX 5 speed.)

Caravan max weight 1300kgs 



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Personnora
28/2/2013 at 8:04pm
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I tow with a Mondeo 59 2.2 tdi . Lovely tow car,.
But I do miss my Mondeo 2.0 ghia estate .
I love these cars and they tow very well. The only thing that would be better would be a new one.
But I'm happy with mine.



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