tolf Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, maurici said: Unfortunately, you can't. I've already checked that, and was in my list. Not type approval for towing. I do have a terrano now to tow and an MX5 for fun. I don't really need to cars... for ocasional fun I do have the westy, so I'm trying to cut in expenses and worries... and buy something modern That I LIKE... I'm only towing a 900Kg setup, including car and trailer, and because I don't want a diesel anymore. I've driven diesel enough, and they are utter excrement. Sountrack is terrible, they run out of fun really early... I've owned a 240hp diesel in the past, and... no thanks. Everyone is free to choose, but not my cup of tea. I do 10k miles a year, so fuel economy is not a factor. My towing rig is very very very light. I only tow 6/7 times a year. so... the car needs to be capable of towing, but not specifically a tow truck. It can't be a car that i could hate anymore than this one unfortunately ... Seriously mate? 🤣🤣 @Ian Tolfree (tolf) - WSCC AO Rep you mean a passat? yea, I would go for an Octavia state in that case, but I don't particularly love them... Yea passat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 If your requirements are RWD then S4/s6 are out? If your after a fun (ish) drive then modern audi is prob out anyway. That just leaves BMW (530/535), Jaguar (XF sportbrake) and Merc (E350)really. Unless the samller 3 series or c class would do? Either way a 300bhp petrol estate is not easy to find, but i guess you already know that I'd personally go bmw out of that 3, better build quality than the merc and more reliable than the Jag. Something like this https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201910093130097?make=BMW&sort=relevance&postcode=pa67ed&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&fuel-type=Petrol&body-type=Estate&price-to=20000&price-from=10000&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&model=5 SERIES&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plays-Kool Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201909202448865?postcode=dl158jl&make=LEXUS&year-from=2013&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=relevance&radius=1500&price-to=20000&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&page=1 Can't see if it can Tow though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 If 4wd is allowed, bit of a q car https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201908201337211?make=VOLVO&body-type=Estate&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&zero-to-60=TO_8&minimum-badge-engine-size=2.0&postcode=pa67ed&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=relevance&price-to=20000&advertising-location=at_cars&price-from=10000&maximum-badge-engine-size=4.0&radius=1500&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201907019591093?postcode=pa67ed&make=SKODA&price-from=10000&zero-to-60=TO_8&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=relevance&radius=1500&maximum-badge-engine-size=4.0&price-to=20000&minimum-badge-engine-size=2.0&body-type=Estate&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-62-SKODA-SUPERB-3-6-V6-260-ELEGANCE-DSG-4X4-GREY-ESTATE-1-OWNER-EX-POLICE/264482065959?hash=item3d945c0e27:g:PF4AAOSwn99dlbaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 If a 3 series is big enough https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2015-BMW-3-Series-3-0-335i-M-Sport-Touring-s-s-5dr/383102750521?hash=item5932b40f39:g:1vYAAOSwWm5dVjcf and yes it's a slow day at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim RS Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Oh, just over brake less then, hardly any of the rules apply. Still think a good turbo diesel the answer, 4wd if possible just get out and try a few. Must admit i'd hate to tow anything with a Polo😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Totally agree on the Cayenne, not my thing either 🤣 🤣 How about one of these, good for towing and not stupid MPG like the RS. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201909041865686?postcode=ne437pq&model=S4 AVANT&sort=price-asc&make=AUDI&radius=1500&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&page=5 Or: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201909302764248?postcode=ne437pq&model=5 SERIES&advertising-location=at_cars&minimum-badge-engine-size=2.6&body-type=Estate&fuel-type=Petrol&make=BMW&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&radius=1500&page=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dommo Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201910042948003 What could possibly go wrong? It's even got a tow bar, and far enough under budget to put some petrol in. Interior isn't up to much mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Dommo said: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201910042948003 What could possibly go wrong? It's even got a tow bar, and far enough under budget to put some petrol in. Interior isn't up to much mind. Hot V twin turbos... the worst engine bmw has EVER done :(. I do like the car... A LOT!!! And is just perfect, but, reading everywhere apparently you wouldn't sell this engine not even to your worst enemy. A total shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 8 hours ago, stephenh said: Are you definitely not considering a turbo diesel? Shame, otherwise a Skoda Octavia vrs would fit the bill. And they are mega reliable. Definitely, TDI are out of the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 @Nick - Joint North East AO ohhh. That 535 estate looks to good to be true... it says its been damaged tho.... but yes, that would be one of the most sensible choices. @Luke i love the lexus... but it cant tow :(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 @Steve (sdh2903) long day at the officce?? Most of the options are stuff i do contemplate. I actually think that a 335 would be just enough to be fair. It is a bit difficult to find nice petrol ones tho... And yes, I would accept a 4WD in case of an audi S something... those are cars i know well enough, and i can run them cheap and make them reliable and long lasting. Not my main choice but definitely something that will fit the bill nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 If it's still running try a search for the results of the "Tow Car of the Year" . Run by the caravan club, should throw up some new choices, and past results might show up some choices for used cars. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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