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Old 12-09-2002, 11:49 AM
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Default Ideas for a tow vehicle that is not a truck?

I am building a spec miata and I need something to tow it with. I already have way too many cars so I am trying to find something my wife will drive which eliminates a tall SUV or a truck. Something like an allroad that can tow 3500 lbs.
Old 12-09-2002, 12:51 PM
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Default A Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander will tow 3500lb.

Many minivans will also tow that and I think a Passat W8 will tow 4000. However, I think you should be looking for a higher tow rating. 5000 should be enough but the more the merrier.
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Default Honda Odyssey

I've heard that they drive like a car and make a good tow vehicle.
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Thanks. Good ideas.
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Allroad with an APR chip.
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bah. Porsche Cayenne. :-P
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Default x-Police Crown Vic

Plush ride- monster V8- cheap parts- somewhat low CG. Put a reciever on that and you can town like a pig!

Okay- so you might think that is a joke. However, its all about brakes. I would be a little scared towing with a honday oddessy. What is the brake setup on that unit? Maybe you can put electric brakes on your trailer to compensate.
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Default how about a volvo wagon with a ford V8 transplant?

there's one for sale in connecticut...
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