Kia Sorento OR Hyundai Santa Fe
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JVB66 replied on 21/06/2020 14:28
heddlo replied on 21/06/2020 15:39
Posted on 21/06/2020 15:39
We have had two Sorentos, a 13 plate manual, and currently a 66 plate auto (same shape as current ones). Both excellent tow cars but the later model is much more comfortable and practical and the auto box is much easier and more relaxing to tow with. Excellent long range tourer, I pull a 1800kg twin axle and have had no problems of note in 3 1/2 years/38000 miles (same for the older model). Reasonable fuel consumption (for a 2 tonne brick), insurance and road tax.
Rufs replied on 21/06/2020 17:37
dave the rave replied on 21/06/2020 19:14
Posted on 21/06/2020 19:14
Over the years I have had (all auto)......2003 3.5 petrol,2007 2.5 diesel,2010 2.2 diesel and current 2015 2.2 diesel.Apart from the 2010 model (which did not have self levelling) all have been brilliant tugs.The current 2015 kx3 is full of necessary toys like heated steering wheel and reversing camera and is the most car like to drive,also the most economical.I hope this helps.
Cornersteady replied on 21/06/2020 19:58
dave the rave replied on 21/06/2020 20:45
Posted on 21/06/2020 19:14 by dave the raveOver the years I have had (all auto)......2003 3.5 petrol,2007 2.5 diesel,2010 2.2 diesel and current 2015 2.2 diesel.Apart from the 2010 model (which did not have self levelling) all have been brilliant tugs.The current 2015 kx3 is full of necessary toys like heated steering wheel and reversing camera and is the most car like to drive,also the most economical.I hope this helps.
munro21 replied on 22/06/2020 06:40
EmilysDad replied on 22/06/2020 08:14
Posted on 22/06/2020 06:40 by munro21Does anybody know when they stopped doing a full sized spare wheel and changed to a space saver, and is it possible to change from a space saver to a full size wheel?
Posted on 22/06/2020 08:14
I wouldn't let the lack of a full sized spare affect my choice of car ... when was the last time you ever used your spare? I had my last car about 5 or 6 years & never used the spare. EmilysMum has never used the spare in her car either in the last 7 years. And if it's slung underneath the back, as I know some Kia/Hyundai spares are, do you want to subject a full sized alloy wheel to living in all the salt & mud from the road?
Rufs replied on 22/06/2020 08:55
Posted on 22/06/2020 08:55
And if it's slung underneath the back, as I know some Kia/Hyundai spares are, do you want to subject a full sized alloy wheel to living in all the salt & mud from the road
well mine has been there 7 years, just poked my head underneath and it looks to be in good nick , but agree, never had mine out, but i do like a full size spare for car and caravan, i think it is an age thing.
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JVB66 replied on 22/06/2020 09:10
Posted on 22/06/2020 09:10
Our sportage is 7yrs old and has a full size spare ,in a well in the boot ,Sorento spare was slung underneath because of the add rear seats,
Our dealer keeps trying to sell us a later model but they only have either a skinny spare or "repair?" kit now and there is no way a full size spare will fit in the space available,and at our age we need the security of a spare that can be on the car when also a caravan on the rear
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