Recent content by Max_5063914

Clive, I have just tried the Sorrento forum, but there seems to be a problem with the site. It keeps flitting between the top and bottom of the frame. Will try again tommorow. Cheers, Max.

Thanks for your note Clive. I have heard alot of gripes about the poor fuel economy of the Sorrento over the past couple of years but did not realise that it maybe as a result of a technical problem. My XS auto is a '55 plate, and has been ok as far as I'm concerned (given the car weighs over 2...

Julian, I do find the subject of MPG interesting in that the feed back provided always seems to have large variations. I guess it's down to the individual drivers style and usual driving terrain. My XS auto has always been regular at around 30 mpg, although on one occassion I drove the 230 miles...

Julian, jsut a short note to say that I would concur with the observations re mpg from "other Clive". I have a '55 plate 2.5CRDI XS Auto. Regards, Max.

Mike, I have a '55 plate Sorrento CRDI XS Auto (31K). I usually get +/- 28mpg solo running around rural Sussex with the occassional longer journey thrown in. When towing our Abbey Vogue GTS 415 (1450 KG's)we get around the 22 mpg mark towing at 60-65 on the motorways of France (van kept in the...

Darrel, I have the same car/year. I regularly get 28 - 30 mpg solo, and 22/24 towing an Abbey Vogue GTS 415 (1470kg's. I think that given the size/weight of the vehicle, it's not too bad. Max.

Thanks for info Chris, sounds reasonble straight forward. We hav'nt been through this area for quite a few years now and wondered which route (Rouen/Parris) would be best. I was thinking that Rouen would probably be best as it was the shortest, but you can never be sure. Enjoy the sun, best...

We will be travelling to Chateau Chanteloup near Le Mans a the end of July, and then onto La Courte Vallee at Airvault for a couple of weeks, and then back to Les Goelands near Dieppe mid August. I would be interested to have any recommendations for the best route for Callais - Le Mans, and any...

We have had an Aventura 325 L since March '04 (new), and have to say that there have been no problems at all. I do agree with the comments and observations of others here that all defects must be taken up with the dealer/manufacturer if progress is to made with issue of quality. These caravans...

We use the 2.2dci SVE X Trail, and have been happy with it's performance. Given that we only tow for 10% of our annual mileage (in that car), it's a good compromise over the more heavy weight (but caperble!) and expensive 4x4's. We average around 38mpg solo (42 - 44 on the motorway), and 32...

Dear Mark, We purchased a six month old 2.2 SVE diesel in June and have been very happy with it. My wife uses it every day to and from work, and it tows our Abbey Aventura (MPTLM 1350 KG's) comfortably. It returns around 38 - 42 solo and 32 towing. Personally, I don't see the point of buying...

Hi Joanne, We visit Bay View regularly as it is only half an hour from us and ideal for a weekend break. The site came under new ownership this year and we think they are doing a grand job. It is not a large site, nor is it 'commercialised'. The site is right beside the beach, and only half a...

Dear Caroline, We towed an Abbey Aventura 325 MPTLM 1350kg's + motor mover with a '99 A6 Auto Tiptronic 2.4 Avant (27mpg solo and 20 -22 mpg towing)until June this year. We found it to be an excellent tow car and only changed it due to the high mileage. We are now towing with a 2.2 di X Trail...

Any recommendations for a small and quiet site in the Loire would be greatly appreciated. My wife and i do not need lots of facillities, but would like a site which provides the basics well, and in picturesque surroundings. Many thanks. Max.

Just curious really. I tow an Abbey 325 (1350 kg's MPTLM) and wantes to know where I was with regards the 85% rule (advisory. Max.