Towcar suggestions

DMH76 replied on 26/03/2021 08:51

DMH76

Posted on 26/03/2021 08:51

Hi, first time poster (please be nice). We are new to caravanning although not towing (had a Sterling folding camper). We towed that with a 1.6 petrol Mokka but now we have a van (Abbey Adventura 314) max weight 1250kg we want a more suitable tow car. It will also be my daily driver which will involve commuting into city centres and visiting various places (I'm a assessor visiting apprentices in their workplace). I was thinking diesel estate (Mazda 6, Mondeo, Insignia, Skoda) but I guess slightly concerned about the diesel dpf clogging stop start driving issues. I've got around £13000 to spend and probably do around 10000 miles a year. Any suggestions or advice greatly appreciated.

Damien

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Posted on 27/03/2021 08:59 by allanandjean

Will it come flat packed?!!

Re tow cars, and the comment re compromise-my view is that whilst this may be true, and I suppose for many of us price will be a limiting factor, we choose the car that we want based on our preferences and not what will tow the van we have at that time.

Now, as we like cars that will almost always be capable tow cars that is not an issue but its the car first and the van second.

Up till the last year I do about 22000 miles a year and of that there would be a max of about 3000 miles towing and, to me, it makes no sense to buy a car that you may feel is a compromise just because its a 'good' tow car..

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geoffeales replied on 27/03/2021 11:44

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Posted on 27/03/2021 11:44

Will it come flat packed?!!

I haven't laughed out load like that for months, thanks allanandjean for making my day!

EmilysDad replied on 27/03/2021 16:01

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Posted on 27/03/2021 16:01

@ Deleted User User

I just love my merc estate until I need to park it especially in milti-storys and thats when I would prefer the the Yaris every time

Likewise my ML vs my Smart 😉

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TonyBurton replied on 27/03/2021 21:06

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Posted on 27/03/2021 21:06

One of your suggestions is a Mondeo. They are good solid, practical cars. I loved mine in the days when I towed a rather large heavy sailor trailer. You ought to be able to find a good low mileage one for the price you quoted.

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DMH76 replied on 02/04/2021 16:53

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Posted on 02/04/2021 16:53

Hi all just as a update, I have got myself a Mazda 6 estate. Its a 2.2 diesel auto on a 67 plate and has only covered 12500 miles and paid £12400 so pretty happy with the deal.

Thanks for all your input

Damien

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geoffeales replied on 02/04/2021 17:26

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Posted on 02/04/2021 17:26

Have just taken delivery of our 2016 CX-5 with only 22k on the clock. First impressions are amazing! Registered 60 mpg on the way home, ULEZ spec so just £30 road tax. Next test is to hook up and see how it tows. Roll on September!

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DMH76 replied on 02/04/2021 18:31

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Posted on 02/04/2021 18:31

I think the CX-5 and the 6 share the same engine so all good. I had budgeted £13000 for a car so the 600 saved has paid for the tow bar supply and fitting which is £420

lornalou1 replied on 02/04/2021 20:40

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Posted on 02/04/2021 18:31 by DMH76

I think the CX-5 and the 6 share the same engine so all good. I had budgeted £13000 for a car so the 600 saved has paid for the tow bar supply and fitting which is £420

Posted on 02/04/2021 20:40

Did you check the tow ball weight as some Mazda's only have a 75kg max.

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