[s-cars] Work vehicle advice needed

[Taka Mizutani]

If I get something that can tow, I want it to be able to tow the STi or a
Corvette or
a 911. That way, I wouldn't have to get a replacement tow vehicle if I
decide to tow
something bigger than the Miata.

Definitely mountains in PA, it's a climb to go to the Glen from Philly, I
don't think it
was much elevation going to Summit Point or Lime Rock, and I've not been to
VIR yet.

It's not something I'd do all the time, so there's no way I'm getting a
diesel crew- far too
much truck for a few tows a year and most of the time being used for a daily
driver, maybe
hauling some light stuff (produce, lumber, etc.).

Taka


On 12/17/06, Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> although the touraeg is heavy, the wheelbase isn't that long.  the best
> tow vehicle would be a 3/4 or 1 ton truck with crew cab and a turbodiesel.
>
> it depends on how often you plan to tow and where you're going to be
> towing (a lot of mountains, or mostly flat?).
>
> what's this 3300 lb car you're going to tow, taka?  a miata is nowhere
> near that, unless you fill it with lead.
>
> -teddy
>
> --- chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > VW Touareg maybe?
> >
> > 2004 with ~50,000 miles is in the $22k range.
> > But I don't know what it's towing capacity is.....
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Taka Mizutani <t44tqtro at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi listers,
> > > This may be a little while more in the future, but I will need a
> > > vehicle
> > > that will need the following:
> > >
> > > 4-wheel or all-wheel drive
> > > carry 4 passengers comfortably
> > > enough ground clearance to go through at least 12" of snow w/o any
> > > issues
> > > (any more and I'm not going anywhere- roads will be closed)
> > > quiet enough to carry a decent conversation on the phone (I want
> > > hands-free
> > > Bluetooth speakerphone- aftermarket or OEM)
> > > can tow a 6000 lb. load w/o issues (3300lb. car and trailer as the
> > > max.
> > > load)
> > > Under $30k, new or used, but financeable within reason (can't be more
> > > than 5
> > > yrs. old)
> > > reliable
> > > good safety record
> > >
> > > The towing capacity is an absolute must- if I get a big vehicle, it
> > > must be
> > > able to tow at least an open trailer with a max. 3300lb. car
> > > on it, comfortably for at least 300 miles, up and downhill (trailer
> > > would
> > > have electric brakes, I'd get an Aluminum trailer if possible).
> > >
> > > I think there are no Audis that can do this except maybe the Q7,
> > > which is
> > > way more than $30k, so what can you suggest?
> > >
> > > If I do need this vehicle for work, gas mileage won't really be an
> > > issue
> > > (meaning I'll be able to afford it). :-)
> > >
> > > But I don't want to excessively waste gas for no reason.
> > >
> > > I'm sure that some of you have tow vehicles for going to the track
> > > and such,
> > > no?
> > >
> > > Taka
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