2010 Toyota Highlander Ltd as a tow car

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Oct 19, 2009, 03:44 PM

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With that I think maybe the GX470 may be a little closer to reasonable, at 6500 lbs, it may be a good option!

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Oct 19, 2009, 04:14 PM

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get yourself a Touareg 2 TDI v6 .. Turbocharged diesel can tow around 7800lb. Was looking to get 1 for myself, but didn't want any luxury packages and they didn't have base TDIs.

Also I like Tahoes.

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Oct 19, 2009, 04:37 PM

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Yea - It's unfortunate the 4runner doesn't come in the v8 anymore for 2010. So it's the general consensus that 5000 won't be enough for evo and trailer huh?

I don't see why not, evo is 3300 and trailer can't possibly weigh over 1700 pounds.

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Oct 19, 2009, 04:51 PM

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get yourself a Touareg 2 TDI v6 .. Turbocharged diesel can tow around 7800lb. Was looking to get 1 for myself, but didn't want any luxury packages and they didn't have base TDIs.

Also I like Tahoes.

I appraise cars for a living, and trust me, the resale value is garbage on these(vw touareg tdi). I think youre on the right track looking for a V8 medium suv with a ladder(truck) frame vs unibody frame (car). Some of your options are a jeep commander, ford explorer, toyota 4runner, chevy trailblazer, etc

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Oct 20, 2009, 02:46 PM

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v6 TDI just came out, and its getting excellent reviews. I think you are confusing with V10 TDI which had horrible mpg, but was a torque beast.

I wouldn't go with an SUV that can only tow 5000lb . Evo + Trailer + equipment + hill, and you are in trouble.

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