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PersonSimonr75
30/7/2017 at 7:02pm
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Hi.. just wondering if anybody tows with the Kia Optima ISG 1.7CDTI.. thinking of possibly getting one soon so looking for any input good or bad all welcome..
Many thanks.


PersonGrampian91
30/7/2017 at 9:13pm
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Max tow 1300kg? Some Quasar 524's are heavier than that.


PersonSimonr75
31/7/2017 at 7:35am
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Already seen that but this is the ISG(idle,stop,go) so tow is just over 1600 which is on par with the Skoda superb I use at the minute.


PersonGrampian91
31/7/2017 at 5:20pm
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Should be all good then, check the towbar noseweight.

Just had a quick look and the Witter and Brink states 85kg, but the Bosal one is only 60kg?


Personbessie500
31/7/2017 at 10:40pm
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The skoda is a good car and quite popular why change for the optima ? Don't get me wrong I think it looks nice but it never really took off
I think the residuals will be far lower than the skoda meaning you could lose you pants on one.

Bessie


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PersonSimonr75
01/8/2017 at 10:12am
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The Skoda is a great car and has served me well but at nearly 16 years old I think it is time for a upgrade
A local dealer has a Optima in low mileage high spec so was just trying to gauge opinions it's not a definite yet got other cars on the list.
Doesn't seem to be anybody using one to tow so there may be a reason for that.


Personbessie500
01/8/2017 at 11:31am
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Quote: Originally posted by Simonr75 on 01/8/2017
The Skoda is a great car and has served me well but at nearly 16 years old I think it is time for a upgrade
A local dealer has a Optima in low mileage high spec so was just trying to gauge opinions it's not a definite yet got other cars on the list.
Doesn't seem to be anybody using one to tow so there may be a reason for that.


I remember seeing one a couple of years ago, it looked really nice with a great spec, if your planning on keeping for a long time i'd go for it

Bessie   



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