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Re: Towing rules.. and Smart cars.
« Reply #15 on: 03 April 2019, 22:39:21 »
I'm not sure I could pay 5 figures for a car with that interior, fast or not....

Id probably prefer this and some winter tyres...
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« Reply #16 on: 03 April 2019, 22:44:55 »
The E Class will tow more ;)

And it has a proper boot ;D
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« Reply #17 on: 03 April 2019, 22:58:23 »
All true, I was considering more in the way if driver involvement...

If it were my money, I'd have the e-class, in 350 CDI flavour.. 8)
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« Reply #18 on: 03 April 2019, 23:17:29 »
Quote from: jimmy944 on 03 April 2019, 22:58:23
All true, I was considering more in the way if driver involvement...

If it were my money, I'd have the e-class, in 350 CDI flavour.. 8)
Oddly enough, my second link ;)
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« Reply #19 on: 03 April 2019, 23:35:03 »
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If it were my money, I'd have the e-class, in 350 CDI flavour.. 8)

My 'new' ML350 can move some, so the lighter, 2 wheel drive E350 must really shift
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« Reply #20 on: 04 April 2019, 08:45:34 »
Quote from: Andy B on 03 April 2019, 23:35:03
Quote from: jimmy944 on 03 April 2019, 22:58:23

My 'new' ML350 can move some, so the lighter, 2 wheel drive E350 must really shift

What sort of mpg are you seeing? Or is it too early to tell?
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« Reply #21 on: 04 April 2019, 09:29:37 »
5-series was quite high on the list of potentials actually - I have a (very) soft spot for Bangle-era cars (see the E64 already on the drive ;D).. and I did like Al's old Merc, but not sure I could stretch to his generation E-class.

A friend also suggested this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-R500-LPG-GAS-CONVERTED-4WHEEL-DRIVE-NOT-ML-GL-GLC-GLE-X5-Q7-X6-Q5-RANGE/283433932480

Andy, that's not your old one, is it?  ;D (I know, wrong engine..)
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« Reply #22 on: 04 April 2019, 11:11:57 »
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What sort of mpg are you seeing? Or is it too early to tell?

If I drive it to work & keep a relatively light foot I see 29/30 mpg. I've not done any long distance motorway mileage yet, but when I drove back from the Peak District on A roads the other week it was showing low 30s ... not bad really  :y
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« Reply #23 on: 04 April 2019, 11:19:51 »
A positive side effect of having loads of gears :y basically you can roll down the road just over idle and it still has enough torque to pull if you need it to :y
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« Reply #24 on: 04 April 2019, 20:55:47 »
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What sort of mpg are you seeing? Or is it too early to tell?

If I drive it to work & keep a relatively light foot I see 29/30 mpg. I've not done any long distance motorway mileage yet, but when I drove back from the Peak District on A roads the other week it was showing low 30s ... not bad really  :y

Not bad at all! Especially not for something with similar dimensions and aerodynamic capabilities as a shipping container ;D
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« Reply #25 on: 04 April 2019, 22:20:54 »
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What sort of mpg are you seeing? Or is it too early to tell?

If I drive it to work & keep a relatively light foot I see 29/30 mpg. I've not done any long distance motorway mileage yet, but when I drove back from the Peak District on A roads the other week it was showing low 30s ... not bad really  :y

Not bad at all! Especially not for something with similar dimensions and aerodynamic capabilities as a shipping container ;D

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Re: Towing rules.. and Smart cars.
« Reply #26 on: 05 April 2019, 15:26:15 »
I only have 3.5T towing capacity on the Ranger  ::)

So longer as there is little weight in the bed of course :P
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« Reply #27 on: 05 April 2019, 15:32:30 »
I'd absolutely love another Wildtrak .. would have one in a heartbeat, but they are far outside of the price range, for now..
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Re: Towing rules.. and Smart cars.
« Reply #28 on: 05 April 2019, 17:04:57 »
Quote from: Tilbo on 03 April 2019, 20:11:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2019, 17:43:09
I think there is a big recall on Forresters, so look into that if you are going that way :y
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Ours went in last year new rubber bush on steering column saw the one which came off looked perfect but it had to be changed for some reason.
No, wasn't that. I seem to recall it was something that could have quite dramatic consequences (probably, hence the recall of over a million of them, but buggered if I can remember).  And the recall was only 2 or 3 months ago. Must be old age creeping in :D
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Re: Towing rules.. and Smart cars.
« Reply #29 on: 05 April 2019, 17:18:50 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 April 2019, 17:04:57
Quote from: Tilbo on 03 April 2019, 20:11:02
Quote from: TheBoy on 03 April 2019, 17:43:09
I think there is a big recall on Forresters, so look into that if you are going that way :y
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Ours went in last year new rubber bush on steering column saw the one which came off looked perfect but it had to be changed for some reason.
No, wasn't that. I seem to recall it was something that could have quite dramatic consequences (probably, hence the recall of over a million of them, but buggered if I can remember).  And the recall was only 2 or 3 months ago. Must be old age creeping in :D
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May be the newer models , don't like the new shape looks like a Peugeot.
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