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Welcome to the CLUB126UK Forum => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: ososilly on July 28, 2006, 11:07:52 AM

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: ososilly on July 28, 2006, 11:07:52 AM

Hi all, what a fab site, found it yesterday after looking at 126's on ebay.

My first car was a 126 in yellow - loved the little monkey, learnt to drive and took my test in it! Occasionally see it about but they've resprayed it red now  :???:

Anyway, I'd love to get another BUT (there's always a but isn't there) I run a small mobile disco business on the side so currently have a van and wondered if there's a model of 126 that would be able to tow a small box trailer with my djing kit?

If it's not possible then I'll have to put the 126 buying on hold fro the time being as I simply cannot afford 2 vehicles.

Glad to have found your great site.  :lol:

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: Bruce on July 28, 2006, 03:17:28 PM

any 126 would be capable of towing a small trailer, after all you can get them for pushbikes. A 126 bis may though give you enough room with the rear seats down as it has a hatch.

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: dajwid on July 28, 2006, 09:10:55 PM

I have towed with a 126, not very quick but OK, just took the towbar off mine.

A 126 carries a fair amount, the front seat comes out very easily for more space.

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: Chris Lakin on July 28, 2006, 11:38:22 PM

Welcome to the forum, forget a trailer if you get a later 126 (BIS) which is a water colled model the rear seats fold down + you have a boot (hatchback) because the engine is under the floor!!!

I am assuming you had an aircooled 126 before?

regards

Chris

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: ososilly on July 31, 2006, 01:05:34 PM

No didn't have an aircooled before (how old do you think I am!!) Had a BIS and had the usual head gasket problems amongst many others. Used to drive with a bottle of water on the back seat to top it up with every now and again - even got stopped by the police for steam coming out the back of my car!!  :D  - Poor Baby

Thanks for all your replies. I'd have to do some serious investigation as I'm a tad dubious that all the kit woudl fit - struggled in the back of a Micra. Thanks again for your replies!

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: dajwid on July 31, 2006, 01:19:11 PM

aircooled were made until 2000 that makes you less than 6 years old :lol:

If you struggled in a micra don't even think of a 126.

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: ososilly on July 31, 2006, 04:30:58 PM

Cheers Dajwid - Wasn't my intention to put kit in it anyway - originally thinking of the 126's towing ability.

And as you can tell, not up on the history of the car - just love the aesthetics and thier cheeky attitude  :)

Title: Hello from a newbie!
Post by: dajwid on July 31, 2006, 08:29:42 PM

I have a small trailer and have towed it full of garden junk, no problems.
Don't expect any wheel spins though :lol:
Plenty of 126 here in Poland have tow bars, took mine of as my camper does all the towing now.