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Subject Topic: Tow car needed budget £3000 to £4000
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Personvwnutter
10/11/2016 at 8:59pm
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I am looking for a reliable tow car good on fuel to tow the weights below
bailey ranger 550/6 2006
Mass in Running Order (Kg) - 1078kg
Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass (Kg) - 1326kg

I need a car for both town driving when not using it for towing and when towing
what will give me both good fuel economy and the lowest tax group also no DPF i dont fancy a mondeo tdci as they have a number of issues



PersonMike3003
10/11/2016 at 9:43pm
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Strange, I had two company Ford Mondeos when I was working, the first finished with 116k with not a thing, not even a clutch, the second was equally as good plus towed my van all over France on a couple of occasions. I bought the second one when I retired and kept it for a year selling it at 89k, it needed an EGR valve, and nothing else. So a combined 205K with no more than servicing and an EGR. I was not aware of any issues.

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PersonNescafe84
10/11/2016 at 10:03pm
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I also have a 2009 Mondeo tdci had it for 7 years since it was 4 months old and it has never missed a beat only needed normal service items now on 84,000 regularly towing 1500kgs will be selling it soon as getting a Ford Kuga after xmas

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PersonTroon
11/11/2016 at 7:58am
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If you go looking for problems on the internet, you'll find them for all cars. Nowt wrong with the Mondeo in general: you might get unlucky but that's true of all cars.


PersonOpensauce
11/11/2016 at 7:59am
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As alluded to in the above posts. It is not the car it is the service history & previous drivers. Nothing you can do with previous drivers but you really need to in your price range find a car with full main dealer service history to at least ensure oil has been changed on time with correct oil used & OE parts have been fitted.

To tow that weight the most car for you will find for your money will be a Mondeo or some sort of people carrier, Galaxy or similar. Otherwise you will be looking at SUVs, Sorento or similar.

To get the the car you want for the price you want to pay you could be looking at massive repair bills whatever you get if you are unlucky.


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PersonHumberWolf
11/11/2016 at 9:51am
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By stipulating 'no DPF' you further limit your choice. I think the Mondeo tdci had them fitted from 2007, but it can be difficult with some models to work out when they were introduced.

Two of the last models without DPFs were the VW PD units and Honda's cdti. All the Mk 7 Honda Accords use the cdti engine which is very reliable and many will be privately owned with FSH. The Toyota Avensis (2003-08) with the D-4D engine is similar, but it may be a little light for your caravan.


PersonJG1971
11/11/2016 at 2:04pm
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Nissan XTrail, think they only have DPF from 2006 onwards.

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PersonGCMS2012
11/11/2016 at 9:06pm
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Service history IMO, is not worth the paper it written on, and a excuse to up the price!

(Got the T shirt!)

Which is why now, I do all my own servicing.

Unless I don't have tools to do a certain job that may need a single / specific tool the garage already has.

(Not worth me buying just for that job)

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PersonGrampian91
11/11/2016 at 9:38pm
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You wont find any car for sale that doesnt have some issue or other.

Oil pump issues on some VW engines, Chain issues on some BMW ones DPF issues on Mazda's which fill the sump with diesel.

I have had several Mondeo's and the only issue ive had is rear brake calipers sticking. £60 for a new one and its sorted.


Personbillyboggins
11/11/2016 at 10:19pm
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Can't beat a V70 Volvo for towing and driving solo in comfort and safety..diesels give great mpg , just make sure its got a good service history


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PersonGrampian91
12/11/2016 at 8:30pm
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I was tempted by a Rover 75 Diesel before i bought another Mondeo but the Mondeo just does everything.

I wouldnt mind a V70 also, but they never come with the service history that i expect and the price/condition i think its worth/expect.

Really tempted by a T6, but i could imagine single figure MPG with my short journeys.


PersonSkoda Bob
13/11/2016 at 12:32pm
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Any skoda superb before 2011


Personnavver
13/11/2016 at 7:46pm
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I like the Saab 9.3. They run to big mileages without problems and are really nice.


Person664DaveS
14/11/2016 at 5:02pm
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Saab diesels have dpf fitted. I have a 9 year old 93 convertible, I have had no dpf issues.
Parts are no problem as a lot of service items are same as Vauxhall. There is also a dedicated parts company called Orio who took over saab parts.
Theyy are very nice cars, well built and nice to drive.Had mine 7 years,its our fun car and runabout.

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Personwhoateallthepies
13/12/2016 at 9:03am
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We have the Passat estate B7. Lovely tow car and town car but it does have DPF. Probably all will have in time so I really wouldn't let it bother you. Had Mondeo estate previously and no problems there aswell. You should get a nice B6 Passat for the budget you have, whatever you get, just enjoy

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PersonSkoda Bob
13/12/2016 at 10:19am
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Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi no DPF , £140 PA RFL 50 plus mpg , on all before 2008, estate version has even more room



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