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Author Sensible Car, towing car
jr
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14th Jun 05 at 14:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Adam Kindness
are they?


Yes, grandparents have got one thats done 156k from new without any probs, just serviced every 10k
Mark Petty
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14th Jun 05 at 14:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Adam Kindness
plus, dont really think VTEC type engine is suited to towing


They are fairly cheap but thinking about it I think your right about the VTEC bit
You will need to rev the bollocks off it
AK
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VW Camper Van?
Ditch
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14th Jun 05 at 15:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
@ the range of cars suggested here


good to see AK is being as indecisive as ever... Ummmm Skyline GTR.... ummm, VW camper van

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3CorsaMeal
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old V6 volvo, 840 gte or something

can be had under £1k
AK
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there is no mention of a GTR as a tow car here.....


BUT....

how'd you think that would fare? clutch isnt that expensive a fix ( i put one into my 33 GTS )

hmmm....

Fee told me to GTF with fitting a tow bar to the impreza
3CorsaMeal
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audi a4 avant are nice for about £4k
3CorsaMeal
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Enlarge 1994 M Reg VOLVO 850 2.5 SE
5 Doors, Automatic, Estate, Petrol, 67,000 miles, Onyx Green Metallic, 2 Owners. 15" light alloy wheels, 5-cylinder, Adjustable Seat Height, Adjustable Seat Lumbar Support, Adjustable Steering Column, Anti-Lock Brakes, Body Coloured Bumpers, Catalytic Converter, central doorlocks with remote control, Centre Rear Seat Belt, chair heating, Child Seat, Clock, Deadlocks, Headlamp Wash/Wipe, Heated Rear Screen, MOT at delivery, Power-Assisted Steering, Rear Wash/Wipe+Luggage Cover, sunroof electric, Velour Upholstery, windows front electric. £3,995.
3CorsaMeal
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my boss wants to sell his volvo think its one of those
3CorsaMeal
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Audi 80
3CorsaMeal
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fanny dribble
AK
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A4 estate/evant - thought of

I'll go check out that vulva
3CorsaMeal
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is loads of volvos about, that was just a random
3CorsaMeal
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corrado VR6
3CorsaMeal
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oooooo, suits you sir
AK
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1995 VOLVO 850 2.5 GLT 5dr 10v Estate,
Petrol, 134,000 miles, . Petrol, 134,000 miles, . Silver. Massive service history. Mot until June 2006. Taxed. Only 3 owners from new. Remote Locking, T5 Alloys, Half leather, Electric windows, Sunroof, In built stow away childs booster seat, FIRST TO VIEW WILL BUY THIS BARGAIN. ?1,495 . ono. £1,495 . ono.

AK
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that is quite a lot of car for the money hmm
3CorsaMeal
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they are nice cars

quite quick for all that weight
3CorsaMeal
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in-built child booster seat

perfect if your taking dale out
AK
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14th Jun 05 at 16:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i just dont know how i'd feel buying/driving that car.... it would feel like its all over.... 2.4 kids etc
3CorsaMeal
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1982 AUDI Quattro Coupe 4x4 Turbo,
90,000 genuine miles, 5 speed manual, some history, good condition for year, 4 square headlight model, rare car. £4,000.
Tel: 01799 584023 or 07748 108372
Distance: 1 miles
Price: £4,000

1mile from my house

AK
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be a shame to use that

sack it..... prob be easier for me to just make the corsa road legal and get fee to follow me round with a tow rope for when it goes pear shaped
Gez G
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14th Jun 05 at 17:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Vauxhall Omega 2.5td, cheap as fook, make great towing cars!
Passat TDI 110?
Rob H
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14th Jun 05 at 17:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Gez G
Vauxhall Omega 2.5td, cheap as fook, make great towing cars!


Good point actually. Im sure i remeber someone saying the stright 6 Diesel engine they use is BMW sourced too
Colin.S
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Old Hi-lux

Transit van, keep tools and shoot in the back.

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