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Dillinger1977

posted on 26/4/06 at 12:28 PM Reply With Quote
towing car recommendations

Hi all

just been informed my puma is probably a write-off after its prang so now might be the time to look at getting something with a tow bar..

anyone got any recommendations for something thats:

- relatively fun to drive on its own
- fairly economical, but with enough poke to pull a seven on a trailer
- not massively expensive. around about 6 grand?

any recommendations would be appreciated.

im gutted about the puma. perhaps i could buy it back and drop the 1.7 zetec-SE in something else.. its got really low miles and a brand new clutch.





-Rog

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ned

posted on 26/4/06 at 12:41 PM Reply With Quote
vw bora tdi with a chip

volvo t5 estate

pug 406 v6





beware, I've got yellow skin

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nludkin

posted on 26/4/06 at 12:43 PM Reply With Quote
If you are prepared to sacrifice the fun to drive clause then I would recommend a nice Audi A6 :-) Fair bit of poke on 2.4 lt upwards.
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Marcus

posted on 26/4/06 at 12:44 PM Reply With Quote
Was thinking of 406 coupe V6.
Audi A4 Quattro
Impreza
Legacy
5 series BMW
Omega

Well they're all on my list anyway

Marcus





Marcus


Because kits are for girls!!

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stevebubs

posted on 26/4/06 at 12:48 PM Reply With Quote
5 series beemer ... Omegas aren't nearly as much fun to drive - except when you pretend to be a police car!

If looking at a 5 series, don't look at anything below the 528, and try and get a manual or tiptronic one.

The v8s make a lovely noise!

I still miss my E34 530 v8 touring....The Omega just isn't the same

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gingerprince

posted on 26/4/06 at 12:53 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ned
volvo t5 estate



In black, with lots of arials. Then drive down the motorway and watch people slow as they think you're unmarked trafpol

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pewe

posted on 26/4/06 at 01:37 PM Reply With Quote
If you are a Ford man what about a Focus TDCi? Sweet chassis, bags of torque, goes like stink when its wound up and won't break the bank to insure and run. Cheers, Pewe
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bimbleuk

posted on 26/4/06 at 01:58 PM Reply With Quote
Focus TDCi would be a good choice for some handling when not towing.

Otherwise we use a 1.8T Passat to tow the Radical and it does this with ease. Decent mpg for a turbo engine too.

Other VAG diesels for more economy if needed.

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TimC

posted on 26/4/06 at 02:35 PM Reply With Quote
Hijack!

I was going to ask the same question but am looking at more like £2k - more cash for the build that way. Must get me to work without fail....

Fun not totally necessary - I have too many points for that anyway!

Sorry about the Hijack!






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mookaloid

posted on 26/4/06 at 02:53 PM Reply With Quote
I believe the puma engine is really rather good - I would hang on to that if you can.

Cheers

Mark

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britishtrident

posted on 26/4/06 at 03:01 PM Reply With Quote
Rover 75 CDT
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Hellfire

posted on 26/4/06 at 03:12 PM Reply With Quote
Skoda VRS - if they are down to that price yet.

Skoda 1.9TDI plenty of poke, 50+mpg, good build, plenty of room and under rated. VW/Audi build and parts with Skoda value...






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Guinness

posted on 26/4/06 at 03:17 PM Reply With Quote
I've got a 540i Touring

Looks understated in dark metallic green with cream cow inside.

Goes like a rocket with the 4.4l V8 under the front and a tiptronic gear box. 0-60 in 6 ish, limited to 155mph!

Best bit, it cost the old boy who had it before me paid £56k new, and he took a £50k hit on the depreciation before it got to me.

Worst bit, 20mpg in town, 25mpg on the motorway. Must get my arse into gear and get it converted to run on gas.

Mike






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MikeRJ

posted on 26/4/06 at 03:55 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Rover 75 CDT


Good choice, lovely cars and and excellent BMW engine.

The ZT 260 is nicer still, especialy with a supercharger...

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emsfactory

posted on 26/4/06 at 04:17 PM Reply With Quote
What weight are you towing? If its a big load then you have to go bigger. I have a bishi wanker LWB good for 2.8 ton I think. Transit?

[Edited on 26/4/06 by emsfactory]

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JoelP

posted on 26/4/06 at 04:35 PM Reply With Quote
my choice would be a legacy twin turbo, as new as possible for 6k. You would be lucky to find a nice impreza for that money. Or a 4x4 Im actually getting a van for towing soon
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GEORGE80

posted on 26/4/06 at 05:09 PM Reply With Quote
if you want real good handling 0-60 in 6.5 and 157mph flat out get a civic type-r, they do 38mpg all round if you take it easy, and it'll tow all day, i towed a boat which is about 2.3tonne with the trailer so it'll do a seven easly, you will get one for just about in your budget, if u wanna spent less get the accord type r, same again but doesn't handle quite as good, better for towing and still will do the 150 barrier, just! oh and the 8500rpm is fun too
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GEORGE80

posted on 26/4/06 at 05:13 PM Reply With Quote
but what ever you do don't get a crappy rover, there so called sporty zr thing is shit, the rest are sunday granny wagons, type r or like joelp says a legacy, japanese is the best anyday,

[Edited on 26/4/06 by GEORGE80]

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flak monkey

posted on 26/4/06 at 05:28 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by pewe
If you are a Ford man what about a Focus TDCi? Sweet chassis, bags of torque, goes like stink when its wound up and won't break the bank to insure and run. Cheers, Pewe


I agree. Focus TDCi in either hatch or estate form. Both are bloody quick and handle reasonably well too. Much better than all the foreign crap...keep UK jobs!





Sera

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flak monkey

posted on 26/4/06 at 05:29 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by GEORGE80
i towed a boat which is about 2.3tonne with the trailer


Dont shout about that too loudly





Sera

http://www.motosera.com

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emsfactory

posted on 26/4/06 at 06:18 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by GEORGE80
i towed a boat which is about 2.3tonne


Void insurance Ehhhh

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britishtrident

posted on 26/4/06 at 07:34 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by GEORGE80
but what ever you do don't get a crappy rover, there so called sporty zr thing is shit, the rest are sunday granny wagons, type r or like joelp says a legacy, japanese is the best anyday,

[Edited on 26/4/06 by GEORGE80]


Nobody had mentioned the ZR -- the ZT 260 is a different beast entirely, where the lack lustre ZR was 95% Japanese Honda in origin the ZT is essentially a FWD BMW.

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GEORGE80

posted on 26/4/06 at 09:10 PM Reply With Quote
yup
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Simon

posted on 26/4/06 at 11:18 PM Reply With Quote
Ok, for George80, from the TG lap times

Ford Focus RS - 1.32.2
Lotus Esprit V8 - 1.32.5
Audi TT V6 - 1.32.7
MG ZT - 1.33
Noble - 1.33.1
Mercedes SL 55 AMG - 1.33.2
Volkswagen Golf R32 - 1.33.2
Cadillac CTS-V - 1.33.3
Holden Monaro - 1.33.9
Ford Focus ST - 1.34.9
Volvo S60R - 1.35.0
Ferrari 575 - 1.35.2
Alfa 147 GTA - 1.35.6
Lotus Elise - 1.35.6
Aston Martin Vanquish - 1.36.2
Renault Clio v6 - 1.36.2
Honda Civic Type R - 1.36.5
Saab 95 hot aero - 1.37.9
Mazzer - 1.38.0
Bowler Wildcat - 1.39.4
Bentley Arnarge - 1.40.8
Overfinch - 1.44.

Mike - I agree with you re the 260, though I couldn't stretch to the blower

ATB

Simon






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Dillinger1977

posted on 27/4/06 at 06:44 AM Reply With Quote
some good recommendations here, will keep me busy in autotrader for a few days

cheers all!





-Rog

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