I totally agree Barney. I tow a 2004 Abbey GTS Vogue 217 with my VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate Auto. I am more than happy with this outfit, it tows like a dream and has a large boot to take the dog cage for my 3 pooches. If anyone tows with a 4x4 that is their prerogative, they have the 4x4 for a purpose unlike some townies who live by me who have no need for a 4x4 in no shape or form. I would probably have a 4x4 myself if my car wasnt up to the job but most 4x4's Ive seen, for example the Freelander, wouldn't take the dog cage. One point I will make if I can, beings Ive not posted on 4x4's before, is I dont agree with Bull Bars. They serve no purpose on the vehicles whatsoever. Thats it, my one and only post regarding that subject so I will now hush. Well at least until Kanga pipes up, heheh.