Tow car for caravan?

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Going back into vintage caravanning, the caravan weighs in at just under 500kg. Currently our old skoda fabia 1.9tdi can step into towing duties but next season will likely need something fresher.
We are wary of buying another tdi owing to the upcoming eco changes to cars, so assume petrol will be the thing. The car, whatever it may be will only be used for towing duties so which
might be a good bet. Budget about 3k or so.
Thanks for any comment and advise.

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Thanks, not a member of the CC but the first link is great.
A bit concerned over the big derv debate but can't see petrol power as being much good for towing.

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Thanks for all inputs, some good suggestions and advise. I took my vintage caravan out at the weekend and pressed the old skoda 1.9tdi into towing service. If the skoda passes another MOT this November I might use it as the tow car for next season. Perhaps in a years time we may have a better idea regarding the big fuel changes are shaping up.

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Wish I shared your optimism, thing is I don't want to spend much money on a tow car, this limits me to an early oil burner if I go that route. My crystal ball see's many cities and large towns cashing in very soon on emission charges. Only time will tell but thanks for input nevertheless.

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Decided to keep our old banger Skoda fabia 1.9tdi for use as our tow car. It tows my vintage caravan well and it's reliable. Going to buy a replacement daily runner in place of the skoda so when I am away at vintage shows wife has use of another car, simple!! Took me a while to work it out though!!!!

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oldcynic said:

I love this forum.

Guy currently drives a diesel fabia , wants to pull a lightweight vintage caravan, and is therefore advised to buy an M5. Just off to tell my wife the good news

I did buy a 325i coupe though, the old battle bus skoda has the towing duties.