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Topic: Anybody tow with Galaxy 1.9 TD

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AliHo

03/6/2007 at 8:24am
Location: Essex
Outfit: Bailey Ranger 540 6 GT

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Just a general question, we're thinking of changing the car, and I quite like the look of the Galaxy 1.9 TD. Does anybody tow with one of these, and give some general feedback. Many thanks

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collywolly

04/6/2007 at 12:49pm
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Hi I don't have a Galaxy, but a friend of mine does, he tows a trailer tent with a 1.9 Td Galaxy and he has no problems whatsoever and still averages around 45mpg on the motorway.

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andy b35

04/6/2007 at 6:25pm
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i have the same sort of motor i have the seat alhambra 1.9 tdi(all the same just not the badge) i'm a novice and found it a really "easy tow" on our first trip had bad winds and heavy rain but no problems.

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.Jo.

04/6/2007 at 7:43pm
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We tow with a 1.9 galaxy, just been away for a week, towed with a roof box, bikes on back of car, 6 passengers plus dog, caravan laden, no troubles. OH says you hardly notice the fact there's a caravan attached to the back!!

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cmyshrall

11/6/2007 at 12:57pm
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I have a 2001 1.9 (115bhp) Galaxy (auto) and usually pull a 1994 Abbey County Warwick.

The car tows very well, sits nicely on the road and doesn't generally get bothered by the wind or other vehicles. Acceleration is generally pretty good even when loaded up. [:D]

Problem: Auto gearbox had to be refurbished after 40K miles. c.£2000. (still under warrantly [:D] ) 4th and 5th gears would not lock in, and had the appearance of a slipping clutch [:errr:]

I would recommend the car, but would ideally go for the larger output (130BHP) and definately go for the 6-sp manual 'box.

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