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MK7 SWB REAR WHEEL DRIVE BUYING ADVICE

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MK7 SWB REAR WHEEL DRIVE BUYING ADVICE

Postby transit_tractor » Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:44 am

Looking to buy a mk7 t330 swb for everyday use and occasional towing of 2 tonnes whats the best engine to get for towing and fuel mpg
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Re: MK7 SWB REAR WHEEL DRIVE BUYING ADVICE

Postby ake » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:24 am

For towing you really want the biggest you can get, The 100ps is only 5 speed and has a high diff ratio, good for towing, but bad for economy and comfortable cruising, 115 and 140 both have 6 speed and really good diff ratio, I have a 115 350 and it will tow a 2ton cherry picker no problem at all
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