Jewtoys Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I once bought this because it was a good deal, and for the sole intention of towing. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1212/4798801/9950206/407394232.jpg I don't think I ever hauled over 6,000 lbs with it. This time around I'm going to purchase smarter. Race car only weighs 2,600 lbs and I will be using uhaul auto transports to haul with, as I don't want a trailer parked at my house. The only purpose of this vehicle will be to tow with, otherwise it will be parked. In the 5k or less wheelhouse, what's the most reliable horse for the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Really any late 90s to early 2005 1500 truck can do that with ease. All would be reliable( all have there small issues depending on manufacturer) But Silverado/yukon/suburban F150/expedition/ navigator Ram Best to just find the best condition and roll with it. Miles really shouldn't matter anyways since you're really not going to put a lot of miles on. All those can be found mid-to-high miles for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Maybe a van? Trucks tend to fetch a premium. My buddy hauls his racecar with a Sprinter Van that he also uses for his business. Convenient that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Problem is trying to find something in Ohio that isn't a rusted out POS. Just had a 1999 in for inspection and its not worth its weight in scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Problem is trying to find something in Ohio that isn't a rusted out POS. Just had a 1999 in for inspection and its not worth its weight in scrap. Hes in one of the Carolinas i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Paul is spot on. I spent a long time finding a diesel excursion and in the search I found that excursions that aren't diesel are CHEAP. Plenty of weather free room in the back to haul stuff as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hes in one of the Carolinas i believe Yeah I'm in Charlotte. Usually stuff is rust free, unless brought down from the north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 IF you can find a 6.0 Diesel Excursion it will not be anywhere NEAR the 5k price range and if it is... run for the damn hills! Eventually I'll pick one of those up for racecar/track weekend duty but they are hard to come by and often poorly maintained. I'm thinking an E250 work van as a tow/support vehicle sounds about the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Yeah I'm in Charlotte. Usually stuff is rust free, unless brought down from the north. Don't buy anything up here. In that price range all you're going to buy is a pile of rust. I do like my wife's first gen tundra. It does tow smaller stuff well, my 24 ft. enclosed trailer was about the most I could tow with it, but it did the job. It's for sale in here, but the rust is probably a deal breaker for you. It is only body rust though, Toyota put a new frame under it. I'd sell it for $3500. Best offer I've gotten so far is $3000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Yukon/YukonXL Tahoe Suburban. 2000-2006. I love mine. I bought a 2002 Yukon XL 2WD I picked up for $2900 with 181k back in October/November. Fully Loaded and runs flawless minor body rust. It's also got the 12k on hitch and 2nd trans cooler. Mine is flex fuel as well. I believe around half were. The SUV's are selling for nearly as much as the trucks and can pull 7000lbs (mine). Just got back today from Savannah GA (~750 miles) pulling a maybe 1000lb trailer. Pulled through the mountains like a champ and still rode comfortable with the wife our to kids in car seats and all our luggage and a cooler between the middle captains seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 There's a late 99s early 00s burban for sale on 310 in pataskala for 2900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 How often are you going to tow and how far? U-haul trailers SUCK esp for somewhat low cars. id suggest you attempt to load your car on one before deciding that's going to be your trailer solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo for $6100....tows 7,000lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 2500 chevy van. Any 1500 for $5000 will be a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Chevy 1500 silverado, i got one and it tows things great! also look for suburbans, they are stupid cheap, also expeditions tow really well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks guys I completely overlooked vans and suvs How often are you going to tow and how far? U-haul trailers SUCK esp for somewhat low cars. id suggest you attempt to load your car on one before deciding that's going to be your trailer solution. I really don't want a trailer parked at my house. The U-haul trailers do stink, and weigh a ton, but it's convenient. The car has a tubular front end, and the bumper has quick disconnects. Shouldn't be an issue getting it on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 You should be able to find a local place to store your trailer. I store mine at a storage place for $20 a month. $30 if I wanted to park it on concrete instead of gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I really enjoyed my drives of the Honda Ridgeline. Got one on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I really enjoyed my drives of the Honda Ridgeline. Got one on order. NO, NOT EVEN ONCE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsm_sleeper Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I really enjoyed my drives of the Honda Ridgeline. Got one on order. That's good to read. I've been waiting on jalopnik to do a writeup on one. I may get one next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I really enjoyed my drives of the Honda Ridgeline. Got one on order. FWD and tow rig don't go together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Audi allroad with the stock US hitch will tow 3300lbs. Throw a Euro hitch on there and it ups it to 5000lbs. I believe that goes for both the 2.7TT or the V8 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Audi allroad with the stock US hitch will tow 3300lbs. Throw a Euro hitch on there and it ups it to 5000lbs. I believe that goes for both the 2.7TT or the V8 version. I've towed with some silly stuff: http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1212/4798801/9950206/412390043.jpg I couldn't imagine towing 5,000 lbs with an allroad :masturboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 ^LOL, nice! Years ago I had a Focus ZX3 and towed my waverunner all over the place, was great. How do you like the Spark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 How do you like the Spark? :lolguy::lolguy: Funny on multiple levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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