Thinking again of changin over our towcar to take advantage of market conditions and wondered if anyone had either of these 2 vehicles or any thoughts about them. The caravan we have at the moment is more than light enough for either but we will be upgrading to a decent 4/5 berth in the ner future.
Well the second one is £1500 cheaper and probably only 6 months older with hardly any more miles on the clock. Unless the newer car has something spectaculary different on it I would be going for the 07 car.
I fancy the SRi version more as it looks a lot better car for less money, only 6 months older. Not sure how an SRi would be a s a tow car though. Firmer suspension and traction control sound like good ideas but how does the sportier car fare as a tow car??
I tow with a 150 Cdti Sri estate (see gallery), pulls no problem and I can get 56mpg on a run, 35 towing and circa 48 round town. I personally would not go for another Sri, I would be looking at the Elite model for more creature comforts. My wife has a Renault Scenic and I love the soft suspension on that when I have been in the Vectra for a while, it's far more comfy than the Vectra, but sadly not up to towing the van.
Thanks for replies. Visited showroom yesterday and the way i was treated by the salesman means i will not be buying either. Off to look at a mondeo lol
Quote: Originally posted by trooperman on 24/10/2008
Mine is a Signum 1.9 turbo diesel 120 mbh [underpowered,] Make sure you get at least 150 horsepower .
I'm glad I have a mondeo then my TDCi 115 has more than enough power any more would be an embarassment.
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Topic: Thoughts on these Vauxhalls as a tow car
