Today we have put a deposit down on a Sorento 2.5.xs, we have traded in an X Trail 2.2DCI hoping we have done the right thing ??? We now have a bigger choice of vans, as everything i looked at was too heavy for the X Trail,,,we currently have a 6 berth Abbey Aventura single Axle that was fine with the X Trail, however we have been slightly apprehensive about the reputation X Trails have blowing the Turbo, so it was time for a change !! we were beaten by half an hour by a lady, at the garage to a Citreon C Crosser which looked lovely, so off this weekend to have a look at some BIGGER vans,,,,,hehehehe
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We also changed from an X-Trail to a Sorento 3 and bit years ago and have just purchased another new Sorento auto XS. Not towed with the new one yet but the previous one was a superb towcar.
You were lucky to be beaten to the car leaving you to then go for the Kia. Great cars for towing...you won't know you have anything on the back
Have Fun
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"You were lucky to be beaten to the car leaving you to then go for the Kia. Great cars for towing...you won't know you have anything on the back"
Don't agree with the above statement, I have the Mitsubishi and it's a very good car and after looking at the KIA find it superior, but that is not taking anything away from the KIA, still a fine car !
As for the second part of the statement, unless you tow with an artic you will always know you have something on the back !
Do you get 45 mpg when towing too ?
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I get 37 mpg around town and 37 when towing which I thought was pretty good but 45 is impressive...do you switch off going down hill?
Phil
------------- If you're not on a fell your wasting your feet and for 2014 it's.......Feb Castleton Mar North Yors Moors; Apr Sutton on Sea; May Thirsk; Jun Clapham/Riverside (Lakes); July Wharfedale; August Crakehall; Sept Knaresborough; Oct Wirral Park/Clitheroe
We got our Sorento XT in December - not towed with it yet but very happy with the car, no problems in the snow recently. We swapped from our much loved Alhambra because we got stuck on a site in October after a very wet night and had to be towed off...very embarrassing for my hubby who drives a Land Rover Series 3!
Lorraine....... Congratulations!!!!!!
I knew you'd eventually get one, you will be impressed with it I'm sure.
I replied to the other thread on here, email me the details .
Pooh and we ordered a new caravan in October and it should be here any time now!!!!!!!!!
Take care & hope to see you around barnsley sometime soon , you'll be easier for me to spot you and wave now.
Hello Claire, yes eventually we did it, we couldnt get one from ward green they didnt have any at all, so got this from Pentagon at Barugh Green. Its black and the XS Auto model its just over 1 year old, so really low mileage, actually today we were going to cancel it, we got the jitters as we have been told about the fuel economy,,,,,,god that is so bad !! BUT so many people have them so it cant be that bad,,,,,can it ??? what do you get fro yours ??? is there any bad points ??? are you really pleased with it ?????? What sort of new van have you ordered,,,bet you are so excited, i have put mine on here for a swop ???? want a fixed bed or a 5 berth,so far i have been 0ffered a tent hehehe, we have booked to go down Devon again this year but also to Newquey, somerset, wiltshire, wales, touring about all over actually,,,,going on friday the 13 th August,,,,,,haha a right day to go !! we are off to the caravan show at Manchester tomorrow to have a look around see whats new etc woulkd love to meet up some time please let me know when you get your new van take care Lorraine x
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Hello Claire, show was very good today, really enjoyed it, lots of new vans on show, and it was much more relaxed and less pressure than at the NEC, not a grat deal in the accesory hall though, my step dad was offered a really good deal for his 2 berth Abbey Archway against a 4 berth Lunar Quaser, but he is dithering because they have ordered a brand new Kia Sportage this week, nice steady rub over the tops and parking is underneath the sow so no problem,,,worth a run out take care Lorraine xxx
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Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Swopped car today,,,,,now for a new van !
