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05/8/2006 at 4:14pm
 Location: newbury berks
 Outfit: bailey unicorn 4 Vigo Kuga st line x
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Hi I am presently towing a Abbey Aventura 330 with a mtplm of 1454 with a subaru legacy outback 2.5 auto and find it a bit thirsty 26 mpg and always changing gears also a little under power.can anyone give any feedback on tow cars I am thinking of maybe audi a6 quattro est 2.5 diesel any other thoughts but dont really want a large 4x4 thanks look foward to replies.Dave


05/8/2006 at 5:21pm
 Location: Swindon
 Outfit:  CRV 2.2 + Bailey Pegasus
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With a van at 1454kg, the 85% rule means a vehicle at 1650kg approx. There aren't many car type vehicles that heavy.

Check out this link....www.cuddles.abelgratis.net   for car towing limits and kerbweights



05/8/2006 at 7:29pm
 Location: Beccles Suffolk
 Outfit: Bailey Senator Carolina Discovery TD5
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Just buy a big 4x4. You'll never have to worry about weight again. They were invented especially for caravanners!

Steve.



05/8/2006 at 7:58pm
 Location: UK South East
 Outfit: Nissan ElGrand & Bailey Ranger 550 6
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You do not need to go the 4x4 route, all you will do is upset all the anti Chelsea Tractor mob once again. I have found a solution.... a big MPV.

This one to be precise, put a deposit on it on Thursday  

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-ELGRAND-7-SEATER-MPV-PEOPLE-CARRIER-DIESEL-AUTO_W0QQitemZ280013684105QQihZ018QQcategoryZ18238QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



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Quote: Originally posted by The Padre on 05/8/2006

You do not need to go the 4x4 route, all you will do is upset all the anti Chelsea Tractor mob once again. I have found a solution.... a big MPV.

This one to be precise, put a deposit on it on Thursday  

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-ELGRAND-7-SEATER-MPV-PEOPLE-CARRIER-DIESEL-AUTO_W0QQitemZ280013684105QQihZ018QQcategoryZ18238QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I agree with the 4x4 comment, and I love the look and practicality of the Nissan but I would be weary of obtaining spares, but it looks great.



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05/8/2006 at 8:21pm
 Location: Milton Keynes
 Outfit: Retired motorhomer
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Quote: Originally posted by The Padre on 05/8/2006

You do not need to go the 4x4 route, all you will do is upset all the anti Chelsea Tractor mob once again. I have found a solution.... a big MPV.

This one to be precise, put a deposit on it on Thursday  

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-ELGRAND-7-SEATER-MPV-PEOPLE-CARRIER-DIESEL-AUTO_W0QQitemZ280013684105QQihZ018QQcategoryZ18238QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Bet my X-Trail is more friendly to the environment than the El Grand!!! 

David



05/8/2006 at 8:30pm
 Location: UK South East
 Outfit: Nissan ElGrand & Bailey Ranger 550 6
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I expect so David, do not really know a lot about it at the moment, I think it is just a love of Nissans, used to own a 280zx, and trying to find something that I can fit in. Most cars, including 4x4's, are not Padre friendly (6ft7" and 21 stone)

But it certainly is a nice vehicle and quite an uncommon one.



05/8/2006 at 8:36pm
 Location: northamptonshire
 Outfit: E200K sterling windward
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hi dave if you want to stay with an estate consider an e class nice and heavy my van weighs 1412kg and i get 22mpg when towing and she goes a treat



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05/8/2006 at 9:17pm
 Location: Southwest
 Outfit: Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X
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Have a peep at the Espace 3.0Dci initiale. It has a good towing capacity & is lovely to drive. As we haven't towed with ours yet, only a week to wait now though, I don't know how it'll compare woth your as far as mpg is concerned though. The MPV centre at Kingston Bagpiuze should be able to put you right & I think you've got an MPV centre in Newbury on the A4 going out towards Speen haven't you. One of them should be able to let you have a test drive in one at least. This is our 5th Espace now & they're excellent family vehicles.

BB  



05/8/2006 at 9:18pm
 Location: Sunny Blackpool
 Outfit: Abbey Vogue 420 Nissan Terrano
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What about a Nissan Terrano we've just bought one today as picking our new Abbey Vogue 420 on Monday. Very excited as it has a fixed bed.

We've beening car looking for 6 days and it's hard work.



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05/8/2006 at 9:23pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Maverick CJ on 05/8/2006

What about a Nissan Terrano we've just bought one today as picking our new Abbey Vogue 420 on Monday. Very excited as it has a fixed bed.

We've beening car looking for 6 days and it's hard work.


You'll like that one Maverick, my mate has had Terranos for years, he has the 2.7 Tdi long wheelbase versions & loves them. He reckons they tow brilliantly.

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