RedCelica

So if it's American I am really a Ford fan, but want something that will tow the S to the track and back without too much hassle.

Really want 4x4 with leather under $25k used and not new.

Test drove a Honda Pilot today but dont like the fact that it doesn't have all time all wheel drive

rob-2

Did you look at tow ratings? You need to factor car plus trailer.

At that price a used quad cab pick up is what I would buy.

jkelley

^ This.

Definitely want to look at tow ratings, and if your trailer+s2000 comes in at above 90% of the tow rating of the vehicle then pass on it and get something with more towing capacity. That's a good way to fry transmissions and differentials. I would recommend a package with an independent transmission cooler, I love mine. A lot of todays ATs are good too as long as you've got that.

Trailer+car is considered pretty "heavy" towing.

JonBoy

You don't want all-time AWD on a tow vehicle. It's tougher on your diffs, tougher on your tires and you have a lower tow rating as well.

SamySnead

Should be able to find a newer AWD Durango R/T with ~50k on it in that range. I'd highly recommend one with the 8speed but in that price range, the NAG1 trans may be the only choices. Have an '11 a Citadel myself and its superb compared to the lousy interior quality of previous Dodge vehicles.

Fokker

2009-10 VW Touareg TDI can be had for around that price. 7,700lb towing capacity, 400 ft/lb tq, 18/25 mpg, 4x4, vinyl "leather" interior is base model, but they do have a leather option.

Driven

Why not rent? Unless you are tracking twice a month, it's usually cheaper to rent than to own a truck. You can get a F250 for $90/day or less from Enterprise Truck rentals

I borrow a trailer and rent a truck for track events that are further than 3 hrs away. Usually costs me $500 or so, with gas, for four days of renting.

vader1

Grand Cherokee, full size pickup, or the rental suggestion would be my pick.

thomsbrain

Crazy guy alert:

What do you guys think about the current Accord Hybrid for towing a heavy load? OK, so you'd need to have a custom hitch fabbed up because anything off-the-shelf would be Class I, but beyond that, consider the potential strengths:

• Max torque at 0 RPM
• No transmission. No torque converter. Nothing to fry.
• Aggressive regenerative braking capacity: lower traditional brake requirements
• Stiffer rear springs (for battery pack), and heavier rear end for stability
• Crapload of amperage available for trailer lights and accessories

If you can tow a car with a Fleetwood sedan, convince me you can't tow with that Accord.

Vanishing Point

I would never want to tow a vehicle/trailer combo that outweighed the tow vehicle. Plus, even with a brake upgrade plus a brake controller you'd still be the proverbial "Tail wagging the dog" down the highway.