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Quote: Originally posted by TrigGLX on 16/12/2014

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Hi all, well i have also the Antara 2.2 4x4 Exclusiv on a 62 plate , new from dealer with 28 K on the clock after 2.5 yrs, and never had an ounce of trouble with it. I would consider it to be one of the best cars i have ever driven. Ok fuel consumption is a bit crappy 30 - 35 mpg Solo and 25 towing. but what do you expect form a 2.2 4x4 diesel. Previous car was a Volvo V70 and that only did 36 mpg solo. With rgds to the DPF, i have never had the warning light on, and it goes about it business recharging the dpf about every 400 - 600 mls. Work is 15 mls with a 8 ml journey on the motorway rarely above 30 mph (M62 M60 around manchester) and then urban journeys at weekend. Tows the van extremely well at 1300 Kgs MTPLM.
Would seriously consider another one next yr when need to change, but fuel consumption might sway me otherwise to a more sedate tug for the van.
Oh and got a spare wheel for it off the internet and a part worn decent tyre from a local dealer.
Tow bar and spare wheel will be for sale next October.

rgds
Chris W

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I was realistic when looking for a towcar. I had a van in mind at just over 1600kg and had a budget in mind for the car. So extensive research narrowed me down to a short list of 1. A 13 plate Antara with 5K on the clock.

I went into this knowing that the economy was not the best, but opted for the manual over the auto for this reason.

I'm also a little concerned that with the direction that manufacturers are going with their 4x4's these days, when I come to change my Antara in a few years time, I'm not going to be able to buy one heavy enough or powerful enough to tow my van