I did note that the original request was for a family car - not a car for starting a family.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Shirley Sent: Monday, 10 September 2007 7:11 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car You can figure out the average age of members of this list by the fact that no one has yet suggested a car with REAL pulling power.... :) Tim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glenn McLean Sent: Monday, 10 September 2007 16:53 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car I've been watching the posts and must comment. I've towed all sorts of trailers in many varying makes -but most recently in my 0/6 Outback. The outback is by far the best towing vehicle I have ever used, and it is the normally aspirated 2.5ltr manual. The outback has load levelling suspension as well as almost every other desirable feature for our sport, and this ensures a level stance and correct handling at speed. The manual has a high/low shift for the transmission which splits the gear selection by 500 revs, so you end up with a 10speed selection. Cruising at highway speeds, it sips about 10.5 ltres/100km of standard fuel. On return from Benalla, I lost a wheel (complete) from my trailer at about 100kph in a thunderstorm, and the drive line simply compensated for the drag. I looked out to see the trailer tilted over -then braked to a stop. There was no wandering or fishtailing, the car stayed straight and we subsequently repaired the problem and continued home. I later found that the car had worn a bit more rubber from the left rear tyre whilst compensating for the drag. I am pretty sure if that had happened with my previous car, (falcon) I would have ended up wrapped around a tree near wodonga. Earlier soobies also have these features so if you can find one grab it. Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave and Cath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car > > > I hink cars can be somewhat idiosyncratic. I still have a '94 Magna Wagon > which has been fantastically reliable. But then I don't tow with it :-) > > The Outback is a fantastic tow-mobile. I have the 3.0/6, but others tell > me > the 2.5/4 is OK. Still, the 180kw is great! Pity about the 95RON PULP, > though. > > Dave L > -----Original Message----- > > Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car > > > I have a 1993 Magna wagon > _However_ dont buy a Magna, they are junk cars. This one is the most > unreliable piece of rubbish I have ever owned and I won't consider buying > a > Mitsubishi ever again! > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > __________ NOD32 2516 (20070909) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
