[s-cars] Work vehicle advice needed

Mon Dec 18 08:59:06 EST 2006

Steve-
Thanks for the feedback.

Any idea how much a turbodiesel pickup will run, used?

Taka

On 12/18/06, Young, Steve <sryoung at trane.com> wrote:
>
>
> Taka...
>
> I have to weigh in on the pickup idea also.  I have been towing trailers
> since I started driving, including cross country trips.  Don't skimp on
> your
> tow vehicle.  Safety first.  I have been in a truck with a full load of
> wood
> and a trailer fully loaded also coming down a steep grade and have the
> brakes fade to nothing.  Not fun as you could imagine.
>
> I have recently upgraded from a 2002 GMC extended cab 4x4 6.0L gas, to a
> 2002 Chevy crew cab 4x4 6.6L Duramax.  The difference is amazing, and the
> Duramax gets 18mpg to the gas motors 14mpg.  The truck is big, don't get
> me
> wrong, but I drive it every day this time of year.
>
> I think a TD is the best value for a daily driver/tow vehicle, and you
> can't
> beat the mileage for a vehicle that size, or the resale value.  One
> caveat,
> if you start looking for a diesel truck, GMC/Chevy is the only brand with
> an
> auto trans that will take the torque from the motor.  The six speed
> Allison
> autobox is sweet, and has a tow/haul mode also.  Ford and Dodge don't have
> a
> tranny that is up to the job.
>
> Good luck.
>
>
> Regards,
>
>                                 TRANE
> Steven Young
> Local Operations Manager
> Albany Office
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Taka Mizutani
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 9:15 PM
> To: Theodore Chen
> Cc: S-CAR-List
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Work vehicle advice needed
>
> 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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