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Personkenstent
03/9/2013 at 2:21pm
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Hello, I am looking for a new car to tow our Abbey expression 470 year 2000. would like a diesel 2 wheel drive. any recommendations? currently have a 1.6 astra!!


PersonGrampian91
03/9/2013 at 2:47pm
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Whats the max laden weight of the caravan?

Mondeo / Vectra   2L diesel.


PersonSkoda Bob
03/9/2013 at 9:08pm
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Any Skoda Octavia diesel will tow your van and give you extra boot space, and around another 10 mpg towing

http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravan/print/Dealer/32DD5C23C0AA469780257981004647C5/

 


Persontango55
03/9/2013 at 9:19pm
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When you say new car do you mean brand new or second hand? I wanted the Skoda Octavia estate but due to my budget I would have had to go for one with a higher mileage but was afraid of picking up an ex-taxi that is why I opted for the Volvo V50 with 1,000 miles on the clock. The Octavia has a bigger luggage compartment compared to some of it's rivals but it's a capable towcar and will probably get more miles to the gallon in comparison to a Mondeo or a Vectra although not many people will opt for a Vauxhall towing anyway.


Personkenstent
03/9/2013 at 9:24pm
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hi tango second hand, no my astra struggles but im only towing on the campsite, from the compound to our pitch. is the v50 any good?


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Persontango55
03/9/2013 at 9:58pm
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The Volvo V50 have three different size diesel engines which are the 1.6, the 2.0 and the 2.4 (5 cylinder engine). The 1.6 has 109 BHP, The 2.0 has 136 BHP and the 2.4 has 180 BHP which is what Volvo install in thier 4x4 vehicles although all the V50's are front wheel drive. The 1.6 and 2.0 engines are the same as the Ford Focus engines but the 2.4 is actually a Volvo engine that is supposed to more reliable out of the three. The towball weight limit on all three estates is 75 kgs. The kerb weight of the 2.4 is 1568 kgs and the torque is 258 Lbs./ft. and the 2.0 kerb weight is 1456 Kgs. with 236 Lbs./ft torque both with a six speed gearbox (manual). With my caravan the match with a 2.0 would have been 88% but with the 2.4 is 83% so that is the reason why I opted for the 2.4 diesel model. The down side with the V50 is the fact that the rear luggage compartment is smaller in volume to other rivals but if loading is not an issue then it's a good option to consider. Hope this helps.


Personfreeatlast
04/9/2013 at 5:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 03/9/2013

Any Skoda Octavia diesel will tow your van and give you extra boot space, and around another 10 mpg towing

http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravan/print/Dealer/32DD5C23C0AA469780257981004647C5/

 




Wow! 47mpg+ towing is really superb. What does it do uphill?


Personkenstent
05/9/2013 at 8:59pm
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Thanks for the Info, Will look at all the above mentioned motors, never had a Volvo but had A Skoda before.


PersonSkoda Bob
06/9/2013 at 9:43am
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Quote: Originally posted by freeatlast on 04/9/2013
Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 03/9/2013

Any Skoda Octavia diesel will tow your van and give you extra boot space, and around another 10 mpg towing

http://www.caravanfinder.co.uk/caravan/print/Dealer/32DD5C23C0AA469780257981004647C5/

 




Wow! 47mpg+ towing is really superb. What does it do uphill?

No around 35, considering they have a 1.6 petrol, they would be lucky to do 35 solo instead of 55 plus solo on a long run


Personagde
06/9/2013 at 9:59am
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I don't know all the technical info on these cars but what I do know is Mondeo long distance comfort is far better than the Skoda.

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PersonGrampian91
06/9/2013 at 1:35pm
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I have a back issue and i find the Mondeo ideal for longer journey's.

Parents have a Golf and thats awful for my back. Possible that someone else may think the opposite though.



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