What's a good DD that can Tow

[rose0529]

what about somthing like the GMC Acadia... rated at 5200lbs towing and 24 mpg

[Halon]

Where are you going to store the trailer and the boat? Park the truck on the trailer (I assume you can maybe do that)...


I can't get a 3rd vehicle

Boat and trailer situation is already figured out. Don't worry about that.

My question is regarding getting a towing vehicle that will replace my DD. I have reasons for asking what I asked. All I'm looking for is exactly what I asked:
Info on what a decent vehicle would be that will replace my DD, get good gas milage considering, yet be able to tow a couple times a year if need be.

[goodhart]

i know you dont want a pickup, but nothing will do the towing and the mileage like a diesel truck with a programmer will. my dad gets about 32mpg or so with an 03 dodge ram cummins with a predator programmer, and tows a 35 ft 5th wheel camper every weekend with it. have you looked at foresters? not sure how they would do but it might be worth lookin at...

....my computer is broke so i couldnt really research them on the slow ps3

[A//// Guy]

Foresters wouldnt be good at towing anything but a small boat.

[SnoEclipse]

how about a Pacifica? The ones built in the '08 model year have the 4.0 liter v6 and a new tranny & awd system. Any remaining '08 Pacificas can be had for a steal. Tons of money off and $$$ rebates/incentives.

With all the cars that Hecker hid away, there are some goodies showing up at the auctions. My sister is a buyer for Park Jeep and she picked up about 30 'nicely equipped' cars & trucks last week. What isn't on the lot in Burnsville is at their Chrysler store in Waconia.

[GnArKiLl]

i know you said you dont realy want a truck but.... ford 7.3 powerstroke is the way to go.. they can be had cheap if you know where to look and it you get a crew cab you have all the room you need... i picked up my 2000 f250 7.3 CC with 6spd for $2,500. the tranny was not so good but $1000 later for a rebuild the truck is awsome, i put in 5" exhaust, edge juice chip, intake, 500hp clutch.. i will never own another gas pickup! and i get 24mpg highway

[A//// Guy]

Rofl at everyone giving him advice that he doesn't want to hear.

[Kracka]

Have you considered buying a semi truck? Tons of towing abilities and the nice ones have sleeper cabins built right into them so it would save you money on hotels!

[Halon]

Have you considered buying a semi truck? Tons of towing abilities and the nice ones have sleeper cabins built right into them so it would save you money on hotels!

Genious!

[john]

i know you said you dont realy want a truck but.... ford 7.3 powerstroke is the way to go.. they can be had cheap if you know where to look and it you get a crew cab you have all the room you need... i picked up my 2000 f250 7.3 CC with 6spd for $2,500. the tranny was not so good but $1000 later for a rebuild the truck is awsome, i put in 5" exhaust, edge juice chip, intake, 500hp clutch.. i will never own another gas pickup! and i get 24mpg highway

Hook a brotha up. I am going to be getting rid of my two trucks and get a nicer one. Where are these deals? Will be a W/T, mileage etc don't matter that much.