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End of an era
« on: 18 February 2018, 21:29:23 »
Our well cared-for TD Estate departed for pastures new today after years of sterling service.
It's taken us everywhere in comfort, been lovingly maintained and utterly reliable.

Mrs Seth's now retired and I'm semi-retired, so the decision to part with the best-ever car that we've owned hasn't been an easy one. My present health situation can make fettling our trusty steed quite difficult for me. However, it's gone to another good home here in The Valleys with a colleague of mine and a complete body refurb is about to begin. Entwood's kindly agreed to post a photo, so thanks Nige!

So take care all you OOFers out there. Hopefully, we'll see you on our travels!


Now ... Someone's bound to ask what's replaced it on caravan-towing duties ... 

 
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #1 on: 18 February 2018, 21:31:28 »
Quote from: Seth on 18 February 2018, 21:29:23
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Now ... Someone's bound to ask what's replaced it on caravan-towing duties ...

So ..... what's your new tow car Byron?  ;)
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #2 on: 18 February 2018, 22:27:31 »
Seth hasn't sent any piccies of the new motor, just one of the trusty steed he's just sent to pastures new .....  :

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Re: End of an era
« Reply #3 on: 18 February 2018, 22:36:24 »
Quote from: Andy B on 18 February 2018, 21:31:28
So ..... what's your new tow car Byron?  ;)

It's a Kia Sorento, Andy.

Am hoping that my good friend Mr Entwood'll post-up a(nother) photie!
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #4 on: 18 February 2018, 22:46:57 »
new towcar ...

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Re: End of an era
« Reply #5 on: 18 February 2018, 22:49:16 »
Nice car  :y

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Re: End of an era
« Reply #6 on: 18 February 2018, 22:52:18 »
Only been in one once, comfy thing, and by all accounts a cracking tow car. Hope it serves you well!  :y
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #7 on: 18 February 2018, 23:11:06 »
I've started thinking about a replacement tow car. Trouble is there aren't many that can comfortably tow 1865kg, that are not FWD, are not slip & grip semi 4x4 or have a DSG  type automated manual gearbox.  :-\ :-\
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #8 on: 18 February 2018, 23:55:13 »
Quote from: Andy B on 18 February 2018, 23:11:06
I've started thinking about a replacement tow car. Trouble is there aren't many that can comfortably tow 1865kg, that are not FWD, are not slip & grip semi 4x4 or have a DSG  type automated manual gearbox.  :-\ :-\
4matic E Class estate...
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #9 on: 19 February 2018, 08:13:50 »
Quote from: Andy B on 18 February 2018, 23:11:06
I've started thinking about a replacement tow car. Trouble is there aren't many that can comfortably tow 1865kg, that are not FWD, are not slip & grip semi 4x4 or have a DSG  type automated manual gearbox.  :-\ :-\

When I replace mine it'll be another of same just newer,best thing I've ever towed with and you really do have to check the mirrors to make sure the van is still there !!
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #10 on: 19 February 2018, 08:46:14 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 February 2018, 23:55:13
Quote from: Andy B on 18 February 2018, 23:11:06
I've started thinking about a replacement tow car. Trouble is there aren't many that can comfortably tow 1865kg, that are not FWD, are not slip & grip semi 4x4 or have a DSG  type automated manual gearbox.  :-\ :-\
4matic E Class estate...

They're just left hand drive arent they  :-\
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #11 on: 19 February 2018, 08:51:49 »
Quote from: Andy B on 19 February 2018, 08:46:14
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 February 2018, 23:55:13
Quote from: Andy B on 18 February 2018, 23:11:06
I've started thinking about a replacement tow car. Trouble is there aren't many that can comfortably tow 1865kg, that are not FWD, are not slip & grip semi 4x4 or have a DSG  type automated manual gearbox.  :-\ :-\
4matic E Class estate...

They're just left hand drive arent they  :-\

Thought they were ...... https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/e-class-2009-2016/first-drives/mercedes-benz-e350-4matic
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #12 on: 19 February 2018, 08:55:42 »
Was that your Merc up on the ramps t'other day Andy....? Quickshit in Bury....? Went passed on Monday afternoon after collecting my son from his mates.....



My 2.4 V70 estate tows our tintent quite well, doesn't struggle at all, the Omega did TBH could never make up its mind what gear it wanted to be in...

We've been looking at the Kia Sirrento's too, but I want the 3.2 DERV with autobox, should tow our tintent easily.

Don't get me wrong, the V70 does a good job towing, is cumfy and economical, but Iv never really jelled with it....
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Re: End of an era
« Reply #13 on: 19 February 2018, 09:00:27 »
Quote from: minifreek on 19 February 2018, 08:55:42
Was that your Merc up on the ramps t'other day Andy....? Quickshit in Bury....? Went passed on Monday afternoon after collecting my son from his mates........

No. Never use high street tyre & exhaust places unless I'm really really stuck.

You were a long way from home ......  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: 19 February 2018, 09:29:03 »
I was, only because the M60/M61 was proper clogged up and it was easier to go through Bury and Bolton to get home from Middleton than it was to go on the M60/M61....
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