Suggestions for a tow car please?

Pippah45 replied on 01/09/2018 16:40

Posted on 01/09/2018 16:40

I am at a crossroads... My Mitsubishi Outlander is almost 3 years old and I am considering either replacing it with another (it's a diesel automatic) Or changing to another make.  According to the matching service its a less than perfect match for my new Swift Conqueror which is 1430 kg MTPLM however I have just completed over 600 miles with little or no difference obvious from the Abbey at 1366 kg MTPLM.  Being Solo I don't need a huge car although it must have space for 2 largish dogs in the back.  

Today I popped into a Subaru dealership and looked at the Forester and the Outback no more Diesel engines in Subarus.  The Forester appeals I think but the Outback looked hugely long although I need to check the size.  

When buying the caravan I was told all was ok on a different matching service and that the Club one I used went on the car being empty which mine never is!  I have been towing for more than50 years which helps but I noticed a distinct improvement to the towing experience when I swapped from a Skoda Octavia Scout to the Outlander.  Interestingly the Octavia is a few inches longer than the Mitsubishi.  

Anyway I would be grateful for any suggestions.  Money isn't too much of an issue but I don't want or need to be too much more extravagant!

Pippah45 replied on 02/09/2018 15:42

Posted on 02/09/2018 15:42

Does the Audi have head room?  My brother lent me his quartro a few years ago and I kept feeling my hair on the roof!  Strange as he is taller than me but I do like the more seat upright than many people.  

lornalou1 replied on 02/09/2018 16:41

Posted on 02/09/2018 15:42 by Pippah45

Does the Audi have head room?  My brother lent me his quartro a few years ago and I kept feeling my hair on the roof!  Strange as he is taller than me but I do like the more seat upright than many people.  

Posted on 02/09/2018 16:41

get rid of the beehive haircut.wink

Kennine replied on 03/09/2018 10:16

Posted on 01/09/2018 19:53 by

Present tow car was bought from new and 13 years old in August. OH's car was bought when three years old and is our general runabout. It will be 19 years old in November

Posted on 03/09/2018 10:16

And your point is ? frownfrown

 

The OP wanted suggestions regarding a replacement Tow Car.-----  IMO the KIA Sorento would be a towcar worth considering.

smile

viatorem replied on 03/09/2018 12:57

Posted on 02/09/2018 15:38 by Pippah45
  • Good point via, no real problems until Kwikfit and the broken tyre pressure sensor.  A few dings and scratches but nothing major.  So keeping it is fairly high on the option list at the moment.  

My neighbour tugs her horses with an elderly X Trail which is off the road currently but has done good service.  

Posted on 03/09/2018 12:57

I believe that there is a new Outlander due out in 2020, so that might fit nicely if you have 2 years warranty left.

Wildwood replied on 03/09/2018 16:22

Posted on 03/09/2018 16:22

We are on our third Mazda and have yet to have a warranty claim. The CX5 is highly rated as a tow car and is heavy enough for the caravan.

What I would say however is that you do far more driving without a caravan on the back so whatever you choose, the first point is will it suit your everyday needs?

Kerry Watkins replied on 03/09/2018 16:40

Posted on 03/09/2018 16:40

We have a Mazda CX-7 and tow a Hobby 460 at 1300kg. The car is brilliant and pulls the caravan easily. Of course being petrol miles per gallon are not as good as diesel but we knew this when we bought if.

Takethedogalong replied on 03/09/2018 17:16

Posted on 03/09/2018 17:16

Take a look at the Jeep marque Pippah. We have had five in total, still got two at the moment. Pulled horses, caravans, all sorts of trailers. You get a lot for your money. Avoid the Renegade. It's a Fiat really.laughing

Rufs replied on 03/09/2018 17:16

Posted on 03/09/2018 17:16

ET can you tell us how much it has cost you in the last 5 years to keep your X-trail on the road and how many times you have had to call out the break-down guys ???

Rufs replied on 03/09/2018 17:41

Posted on 03/09/2018 17:41

for the record, like CY I never buy new, today I am towing with a 2013 Sorento k2 2.2, brilliant. For many years lived in Scotland and explored every nook and cranny towing with a Discovery, cant deny the discovery is a brilliant tow car, but my oh my when they go wrong they go wrong £5000 for new gear box, transfer box, and lets put in a new clutch whilst we have got it all down. Discovery new approx £56,000 depending on spec of course, Sorento £36 new depending on spec and with a 7 year warranty, and it tows like a dream, what is not to like.  

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