What do you use?
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Okay, this is geared towards mainly you racers, but anyone who's towing a mini, feel free to answer. What are you using to tow your mini around? And do you feel it's doing everything you need it to? I'm looking into buying a car to tow my soon to be running 1963 mini to some races, and would like some sort of idea of how large a vehicle I need to do this. Suggestions? Comments?

-James

I use my work car, so fuel is free!
Distances travelled are probably similar to what you will encounter in the US. The car is a Holden Commodore - basically a 3.8L V6 Chevy.

Whatever you get, make sure it has cruise control. The drive is much more relaxing with it, as it is harder to maintain a constant speed when towing a trailer.

2003 A4 TDi 130.

No problems towing a mini on an a frame or a suitable trailer. Still does 40+ MPG with the car on the back.

As you are in the USA my tow car will not be any help to you. I tow with a Citroen Xsara HDI. Tows a treat and returns about 37mpg with the trailer. I also uses the wife's Saab 95 Aero, which tows much better, but uses much more fuel.

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E39 bmw 530d touring. It does everything I need it to. I am actually very pleased with it.

that's because you have an imported one that has done about 100000 more mileage than what you think Vegard

Also Vegard, when have you really used yours to tow a mini? you always end up with your fathers old Vito....

Edited by miniminor63 on 20th Nov, 2009.

Subaru Foresters are popular in the US and good for towing.

off topic but IMO the E39 is one of the best cars ever made, you see loads with big milage. Same the new version isn't as well built.

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

Last few years I have been using a Mondeo ST TDCI estate, but I've just got myself a VWLT35 luton van, (same as a merc sprinter) as I'm sick of staying in tents

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I think that of 4 wheel drive cars are practical.
Well yes, I live here in the northern side of earth.....

So I have Audi S6.

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1399cc, Eaton M45 supercharger, N2O system, compression ratio 9.23:1, boost pressure 0,8bar/11.6psi.

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think i was behind you on the way home from mitp this year jim. that thing flys, even when towing!

I've an S4, fuel consumptions not fantastic but only slightly worse when towing! Plenty of power when needed and four wheel drive for soggy fields at shows etc.

Here for the craic..

Supercharged Arden powered

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i've got an A4 2.5tdi quattro - perfect for towing but not got a great deal of space inside

98 audi avant tdi 1.9

I have a subaru legacy spec b. Great car, great for towing. But the US specification is totally different. Probably still a great car though. Only 22mph towing though,

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

F350? I doubt that. I've towed 4x4's with an F150 before at this altitude, and I grew up in Lake George Turbo Dave, before you say it's because I live in Pueblo. I do think atleast straight 6 or v6 is needed though, just due to hills and passes. Just thought I would see what everyone else is using. I'm thinking about going with a nissan patrol(I mean a 60's model). Slow, yes, but can pull just about anything, I'll just have to leave a little sooner than anyone else.