2010 Toyota Highlander Ltd as a tow car
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2010 Toyota Highlander Ltd as a tow car
What do you think?
http://www.toyota.com/highlander/
I want it to be a family car/tow car for events, it has a 5000lb towing capacity with the towing option package. Evo's around 3200lbs, eventually less, and the trailex trailer is around 900 lbs.
I really liked the FX50 but it's towing capacity is 3500.. I thought about something smaller, like a Rav4 but it's only 3500 lbs too.
Do you guys have any other suggestions for a family/luxury suv that can tow enough?
So far the most viable options include:
Tacoma
Sequoia
Pathfinder
Grand Cherokee
GX470
Touareg
Explorer
Trailblazer
Commander
Of these I think I'm leaning towards the GX470 at the moment
http://www.toyota.com/highlander/
I want it to be a family car/tow car for events, it has a 5000lb towing capacity with the towing option package. Evo's around 3200lbs, eventually less, and the trailex trailer is around 900 lbs.
I really liked the FX50 but it's towing capacity is 3500.. I thought about something smaller, like a Rav4 but it's only 3500 lbs too.
Do you guys have any other suggestions for a family/luxury suv that can tow enough?
So far the most viable options include:
Tacoma
Sequoia
Pathfinder
Grand Cherokee
GX470
Touareg
Explorer
Trailblazer
Commander
Of these I think I'm leaning towards the GX470 at the moment
Last edited by kyoo; Oct 19, 2009 at 06:22 PM.
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IMO, you're cutting it close to the towing capacity. Evo + flatbed + gear is going to get awfully close to the 5,000. What about a a double-cab truck? You get the interior seating/space of a SUV but with greater towing capacity. A double-cab Tacoma with tow package can pull 6500 easily.
If that's not an option you like, you'd probably be best off looking for a SUV with a V8.
If that's not an option you like, you'd probably be best off looking for a SUV with a V8.
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Good point, sorry
I'm thinking around $50k max for something very well equipped? Highlander with all the options I like is around $41k or so, I guess I'm just looking for similar options without going big trucks or body on frame suvs.. I'm not sure the Sequoia would fit in my garage lol. The outback is pretty close, at 189 inches.
I think I'd like the emphasis to be on a nice family car, with the ability to tow at least 5k
I'm thinking around $50k max for something very well equipped? Highlander with all the options I like is around $41k or so, I guess I'm just looking for similar options without going big trucks or body on frame suvs.. I'm not sure the Sequoia would fit in my garage lol. The outback is pretty close, at 189 inches.
I think I'd like the emphasis to be on a nice family car, with the ability to tow at least 5k
Last edited by kyoo; Oct 17, 2009 at 04:43 PM.
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Good point, sorry
I'm thinking around $50k max for something very well equipped? Highlander with all the options I like is around $41k or so, I guess I'm just looking for similar options without going big trucks or body on frame suvs.. I'm not sure the Sequoia would fit in my garage lol. The outback is pretty close, at 189 inches.
I think I'd like the emphasis to be on a nice family car, with the ability to tow at least 5k
I'm thinking around $50k max for something very well equipped? Highlander with all the options I like is around $41k or so, I guess I'm just looking for similar options without going big trucks or body on frame suvs.. I'm not sure the Sequoia would fit in my garage lol. The outback is pretty close, at 189 inches.
I think I'd like the emphasis to be on a nice family car, with the ability to tow at least 5k
Land Rover has a 190" long SUV with a V8 and 7000 lb capacity that you should be able to pick up for under $50k (the LR4). Nissan Pathfinder has an optional V8 and is about the same size.
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Ah, you're in a tough spot, then. They don't put V8s in the smaller SUVs, so if you want to fit it in the garage, you're probably going to have to find which manu. makes the most powerful V6 and go from there.
Land Rover has a 190" long SUV with a V8 and 7000 lb capacity that you should be able to pick up for under $50k (the LR4). Nissan Pathfinder has an optional V8 and is about the same size.
Land Rover has a 190" long SUV with a V8 and 7000 lb capacity that you should be able to pick up for under $50k (the LR4). Nissan Pathfinder has an optional V8 and is about the same size.
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you just listed a jeep grand cherokee. i think they can tow over 7k, i think about 185 inches, and should be well within your price range fully loaded.
the landrover was a good option too. but options on those get expensive fast.
the landrover was a good option too. but options on those get expensive fast.