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Subject Topic: Mercedes E300TD 1999
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12/11/2007 at 1:59pm
 Location: Bury St Edmunds
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I was thinking og changing my wifes car to tow a van as she currently has a Scenic to tow our FC.  We are looking at vans now and I thought I could use my Merc.  Does anyone else tow with this model and do you know the kerb weight?


12/11/2007 at 3:22pm
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Have you lookled here.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/

I sold my E300 TD last Feb and would never try and tow with another! It overheated when towing!



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12/11/2007 at 4:59pm
 Location: Cornwall
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Have a look here

http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm

Mike



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13/11/2007 at 3:00pm
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I had a 1998 E300TD Estate and would pull a train. Fantastic tow-car, alas driving solo, it would wallow like hell around bends. The 26 MPG (solo) was a put off as well !

In my opinion, it was the last of the over-engineered Mercs before the quality took a dive !



13/11/2007 at 3:17pm
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Mine would overheat when towing! Main dealer couldn't solve problem, neither could independant workshops.

I now have a Mondeo TDCI Estate and it's towing capabilities far exceed the Merc!



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