Towing with 2008 volvo xc70 or what?

In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I
thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was
great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my
question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008?

I also test drove the BMW X3 and I found it overprized for what it is
(same as volvo). The last vehicle I tested was Subaru Outback 3.0. So
far I like it this car the most (the least body roll). Does anyone
have any experience with Outback Turbo.

I am looking for all wheel drive since I live in Northern New England
and snow is here for up to 4 months a year.

I need to get a new vehicle in the next two weeks, so any advice is
much appreciated. I DO NOT want any SUVs.

AK wrote:
In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I
thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was
great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my
question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008?

What make of trailer are you towing, how much does it weigh, and how
fast do you want to tow? What were you towing with, and how well did it
do the job?

Doesn't sound like you are interested in a mini-van, either.

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
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On Mar 29, 10:09*pm, Eric Greenwell wrote:
AK wrote:
In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I
thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was
great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my
question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008?

What make of trailer are you towing, how much does it weigh, and how
fast do you want to tow? What were you towing with, and how well did it
do the job?

Doesn't sound like you are interested in a mini-van, either.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly

* Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes"http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* * * New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more

* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" atwww.motorglider.org

Avionic glider + trailer weight = 1800 lb (trailer with braks) for
now, but I hope to upgrade to 18m glider in the next 2-3 years but I
want to kee the new vehicle for at least 5 years.

I don't want to drive to work with a mini van.

On Mar 29, 9:59*pm, AK wrote:
In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I
thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was
great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my
question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008?

I also test drove the BMW X3 and I found it overprized for what it is
(same as volvo). The last vehicle I tested was Subaru Outback 3.0. So
far I like it this car the most (the least body roll). Does anyone
have any experience with Outback Turbo.

I am looking for all wheel drive since I live in Northern New England
and snow is here for up to 4 months a year.

I need to get a new vehicle in the next two weeks, so any advice is
much appreciated. I DO NOT want any SUVs.

I'm a big fan of my current car - a 2002 VW Passat Wagon with
4motion drive. It tows my LS8-18 in a Komet Euro Lite trailer at
70mph just fine and gets 24-25mpg when I drive to work.
Unfortunately, the current model is a different animal, so I'm not
sure if the suspension is similar. If you can find a Passat Wagon
Diesel on eBay (currently a few out there) with 4 motion, I'd
certainly consider that.

P3

I have a 2004 XC90 T-6 I bought new.....
in 28,000 miles (that's right....I don't go far or often)....2
transmissions, 3 sets of tires, 2 sets of wheel bearings and automatic door
locks that automatically unlock after you leave the vehicle in a full
parking lot with all your stuff inside..16MPG loaded or empty...city or
highway
My next car/truck/suv will be a GM car....(I have driven new Fords and they
are also terrific IMHO)...The very best glider car I ever owned for the
purpose was an AWD Astro van (I had two of these)perfect glider haulers ...
too bad they don't still make them..
Having owned plenty of imports and domestic vehicles I personally feel here
the USA has nothing to feel ashamed about..at least with GM and Ford...they
just have an uphill battle with yuppie image
tim
Please visit the Wings & Wheels website at www.wingsandwheels.com

"AK" wrote in message
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In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I
thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was
great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my
question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008?

I also test drove the BMW X3 and I found it overprized for what it is
(same as volvo). The last vehicle I tested was Subaru Outback 3.0. So
far I like it this car the most (the least body roll). Does anyone
have any experience with Outback Turbo.

I am looking for all wheel drive since I live in Northern New England
and snow is here for up to 4 months a year.

I need to get a new vehicle in the next two weeks, so any advice is
much appreciated. I DO NOT want any SUVs.

On Mar 29, 10:52*pm, Papa3 wrote:
On Mar 29, 9:59*pm, AK wrote:

In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I
thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was
great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my
question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008?

I also test drove the BMW X3 and I found it overprized for what it is
(same as volvo). The last vehicle I tested was Subaru Outback 3.0. So
far I like it this car the most (the least body roll). Does anyone
have any experience with Outback Turbo.

I am looking for all wheel drive since I live in Northern New England
and snow is here for up to 4 months a year.

I need to get a new vehicle in the next two weeks, so any advice is
much appreciated. I DO NOT want any SUVs.

I'm a * big fan of my current car - a 2002 VW Passat Wagon with
4motion drive. * It tows my LS8-18 in a Komet Euro Lite trailer at
70mph just fine and gets 24-25mpg when I drive to work.
Unfortunately, the current model is a different animal, so I'm not
sure if the suspension is similar. * If you can find a Passat Wagon
Diesel on eBay (currently a few out there) with 4 motion, I'd
certainly consider that.

P3

I tow with an 05 Outback with the H6 and find it tows very well. The
only criticism with either the XT or H6 is the need for premium fuel.
In the nearly four years and 63k miles, I've had little work outside
of routine maintenance. I believe the tow capacity is a ~300# less
for the turbo despite the higher torque and the 6 is a little
smoother.

I'm looking forward to the diesel version that should be here in
09/10. It was rolled out in Geneva this year.

Chip F.

Chip F.

Any vehicle can be much improved for towing by changing to higher load-
range tires. You'd be surprised how much difference the stiffer
sidewalls make when it comes to controlling sway. It's not all about
suspension. Tires are a BIG part of the equation.

wrote:
Any vehicle can be much improved for towing by changing to higher load-
range tires. You'd be surprised how much difference the stiffer
sidewalls make when it comes to controlling sway. It's not all about
suspension. Tires are a BIG part of the equation.

Using the same size tire but with a higher speed rating, say another 20
mph, will also improve the stability while towing a trailer. For some
passenger vehicles (rather than light trucks and vans), it may be easier
to find a suitable tire with a higher speed rating than a higher load
rating.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly

* Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more

* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org

Put a gooseneck hitch on your trailer and pull it with a large small
size pickup or a small 1/2 ton with a ball hitch mounte in the bed.
When not pulling it, cover the bed with any number of very nifty
tonneau covers or the equivalent.

A normally aspirated Subaru Legacy (regular unleaded) wagon tows a
Cobra with ASW-24 just fine. My wife was driving that and I was
driving a Toyota Tundra with V6 (not V8) engine, pulling ASH-26E,
behind her. It was all I could do to keep up during accelleration :-)
I think the Lagacy is a '02 or '03 - belongs to a friend but is almost
identical to one we own (without hitch - that's why we have the
truck).

-Tom