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20/8/2016 at 10:13am
Location: Dumfries
Outfit: 2022 CoachmanVIP 2022 Pilote P696GJ
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Were on our second CRV and our first model was a 2009 cdti EX which was faultless in 5 years ownership from new and 50,000 miles , towed a 1500kg Lunar very well and took us to Spain and Portugal every winter without any issues .
Our present 2014 D-tec SR is equally as good
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20/8/2016 at 1:26pm
Location: Wirral
Outfit: Swift Freestyle 520 on seasonal pitch
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CRV here - 105,000 faultless miles.
Built-in satnavs are a pain if you want to update the maps or add POIs. Avoid.
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20/8/2016 at 2:25pm
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450
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I know someone who had a Mitsubishi Outlander and another who had a Citroen C-Crosser which is basically the same vehicle and neither of them said that they were excellent towing vehicles as the one couple have now changed to a Kia Sorrento and the other a Volvo XC90. However, I do know a couple of other caravanners that have had the Nissan X-Trail and the Honda CR-V which both were impressed as towing vehicles.
If I was going to choose a 4x4 for towing then my first choice would be the Volvo XC60 with a caravan weight of 1400 kgs. and then possibly the Honda CR-V (second choice) and the Nissan X-Trail (third choice).
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20/8/2016 at 3:23pm
Location: Teesside
Outfit: Mitsubishi ASX4
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If you're thinking of the Outlander then why not the ASX 4? Look for the 1.8 diesel MIVEC engine with 150bhp which is a better engine than fitted to similar period Outlanders. It meets all your requirements.
Also have a look at the door weight plate of the ASX and I think you will find the max towing limit is 1470kg. Even towing 1400kg its not short of power, and all the running gear is identical to the Outlander - it has the same wheelbase. Rock steady as a towcar.
With our first ASX we achieved 37mpg towing all the way down to Italy, and it would do 50mpg on a long run, or 45mpg round town.
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22/8/2016 at 2:04pm
Location: Inverness
Outfit: Hyundai Santa Fe & Pegasus Rimini
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I looked a both the CRV and Sorento.
Chose an 09 CRV, better fuel economy and cheaper road tax.
As already said, you don't need to go for the fitted satnav as they're expensive to update the software.
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22/8/2016 at 9:25pm
Location: Northumberland
Outfit: Knaus Sudwind 550 TK
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Can't see the point of sat navs in cars these days...
They're 'out of date' within months, and cost an arm and a leg (no doubt by the dealer) to get updated...
Google's free......
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23/8/2016 at 12:34am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Swift charisma Skoda Scout 4x4
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Skoda 4x4 scout or Octavia, even a superb 4x4
If the come with the Columbus unit, you can download map updates
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23/8/2016 at 8:20am
Location: S.Wales
Outfit: Bailey Pageant Bordeaux
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174000 miles from new in a 57(newshape) crv
3 fly wheels, 3 clutches, 1 windscreen motor.
It was absolutely finished by the time we got rid at 6 years old, probably ok for a mum as a school runabout, but certainly not up to the job of 40k per year.
oh would have another in a heartbeat (but he's forgotten that it was his short shifting that buggered the flywheel each time) we now have an amarok. I adore it (although I wish it had 3litres under the bonet and not 2) oh hates it because it's an automatic and he can't drive them ........men!!!
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24/8/2016 at 8:46pm
Location: Northumberland
Outfit: Knaus Sudwind 550 TK
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Sound similar to what I want next, a 4x4 pickup type tug...
Cars these days have gone 'soft' I think...
Always stating this, that, the other, and how much 'lighter' they are helping your MPG.
No good for being a tow car then is it!???
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25/8/2016 at 7:47pm
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Outfit: Swift charisma Skoda Scout 4x4
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Forgot to mention only £30 per year tax for the 2ltr tdi 140 Octavia estate from 2012 on
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25/8/2016 at 7:58pm
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Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 22/8/2016
Can't see the point of sat navs in cars these days...
They're 'out of date' within months, and cost an arm and a leg (no doubt by the dealer) to get updated...
Google's free......
We went for Android Auto. Hands over Google Maps and other apps to the car screen, controllable by voice or steering wheel button, and as you say, always up to date. Saved £600 over the built in nav option.
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25/8/2016 at 8:24pm
Location: fife
Outfit: vw t5 adria isonzo
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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 25/8/2016
Forgot to mention only £30 per year tax for the 2ltr tdi 140 Octavia estate from 2012 on
2013 model octavia scout 2.0 cr 140 bhp is £185 a year to tax. check 155g/km
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26/8/2016 at 12:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mikegalagher on 25/8/2016
Quote: Originally posted by GCMS2012 on 22/8/2016
Can't see the point of sat navs in cars these days...
They're 'out of date' within months, and cost an arm and a leg (no doubt by the dealer) to get updated...
Google's free......
We went for Android Auto. Hands over Google Maps and other apps to the car screen, controllable by voice or steering wheel button, and as you say, always up to date. Saved £600 over the built in nav option.
Tell more please.......
Never heard of Android Auto...?
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