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Oracle 02-26-2011 07:23 PM

Is there a car with good towing capacity?
 
Hi,
I'm looking at my options to replace my daily driver... The story is that I really don't want a SUV or a pickup truck cause neither fit under the 4 post lift in the garage so it needs to be a car (ceiling height is limited with the 911 on top).

I need to tow the ATV plus a bunch of junk...

So do you know of any car that has excellent or good towing capacity?


Thanks!

speedracing944 02-26-2011 07:31 PM

New or used?

1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
5000 lb towing capacity

I think the Lincoln Towncars have a 5000 lb towing capacity with the tow package.

You need a large traditional rear wheel drive body on frame car.

Speedy:)

wdfifteen 02-26-2011 08:01 PM

1969 Chrysler New Yorker with the 440 four barrel

Stanley 02-26-2011 08:58 PM

funny thing i was going to suggest the roadastmaster too. I've never been in one, but apparently they are a beast.

Oracle 02-26-2011 10:06 PM

Ha! That's funny.. Anything from the 21st century?

Maybe 5000 lbs is not needed, I'll be happy with ~3500lbs...

stuartj 02-26-2011 10:38 PM

What the Pontiac Commodore thingie in the USA? 5.7ltr, RWD, LSD, full sized. Commodore is rated for 1850 kg (4000pds) in AUS. Good tower.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...6SKgtUVs2sZnEs

Grog 02-26-2011 11:15 PM

Trailer life has towing capacities listed.

Annual Towing Guides

jcommin 02-27-2011 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdfifteen (Post 5870755)
1969 Chrysler New Yorker with the 440 four barrel

That car could fly!

pavulon 02-27-2011 05:25 AM

Ford Flex rated for 4500 lbs..

Paul K 02-27-2011 07:02 AM

We used to haul all kinds of stuff (travel trailer behind, boat on top) with a Volvo wagon when I was a kid.

Might want to take a look at them...

NutmegCarrera 02-27-2011 07:10 AM

Subaru outback has decent towing capacity (for what you're trying to do anyhow).
They'll do abou 2700# in the 4cyl CVT setup, and more with the 6 cyl.

These are more of a true "wagon" and have significant cargo space in the back. Many current SUV or mini-SUV platforms are disappointing when looking at cargo area behind the seats.

Please, no comments about softball playing women wearing mullets... The car does have some utilitarian value. :)

stuartj 02-27-2011 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NutmegCarrera (Post 5871234)
Subaru outback has decent towing capacity (for what you're trying to do anyhow).
They'll do abou 2700# in the 4cyl CVT setup, and more with the 6 cyl.

These are more of a true "wagon" and have significant cargo space in the back. Many current SUV or mini-SUV platforms are disappointing when looking at cargo area behind the seats.

Please, no comments about softball playing women wearing mullets... The car does have some utilitarian value. :)


No- thats the Forrester -)

MMARSH 02-27-2011 04:30 PM

Planning to use my Volvo Wagon to tow my bikes to the track. It's rated at 3500 lbs. but I know of a guy who tows a car on a trailer with one. I personally wouldn't do that, but an ATV or small boat shouldn't be a problem at all.

Depending on what you get, you'd also get AWD for the winter and a package that has pretty good performance.

chocolatelab 02-27-2011 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuartj (Post 5870902)
What the Pontiac Commodore thingie in the USA? 5.7ltr, RWD, LSD, full sized. Commodore is rated for 1850 kg (4000pds) in AUS. Good tower.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...6SKgtUVs2sZnEs


My neighbor has one of these and it is crazy crazy fast

dd74 02-27-2011 10:33 PM

Diesel. Look for a used newer Mercedes. They're out there and fairly inexpensive. Though you'll have better luck with a crossover than a car, FWIK.


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