Looking at new cars need thoughts.

[oldschoolsdime92]

Heres the deal guys...I am going to be in the market for a new vehicle. I was pretty well set on a new subi impreza, but I don't believe it will tow my trailer. I really like an outback as well, but I can't seem to find what I want for the price. Heres what I need.

4 doors

Tow 2000ish lbs.

preferably manual trans

decent fuel mileage.

$20,000 or less.

I would like to stay away from a fullsize truck due to the fuel mileage.

I currently have an extended cab 2005 chevy colorado ls sport. It does these things just fine, but I am at a point where I need 4 door.

What do you suggest?

[JStump]

Neither of those cars would tow 2000lbs, is that a typo?

[Pokey]

Neither of those cars would tow 2000lbs, is that a typo?

Sure they will/can.

[oldschoolsdime92]

a subaru outback will tow 2700. I can't find any tow ratings on the impreza.

[Pokey]

Gonna be really hard to find what you want in a manual, maybe an older model Jeep Wrangler would work? May just have to get a used 4 door mid sized truck, handier than a car anyways.

[oldschoolsdime92]

I can get any of the subi's in a manual. I'm not dead set on a manual, just preferable.

Just trying to see what all is out there.

Edited December 30, 2012 by oldschoolsdime92

[scottb]

Not sure of the price a Honda Pilot?

[Anden]

Going to give you some suggestions here. You may not like them but they will tow and have room as your family grows.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2010&zip=45359&sellerTypes=b&maxPrice=20000&showcaseListingId=336778232&mmt=%5BBMW%5B%5D%5B%5DMB%5B%5D%5B%5DDODGE%5BMAGNUM%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&makeCode2=MB&showcaseOwnerId=343071&makeCode1=BMW&modelCode3=MAGNUM&startYear=2005&firstRecord=101&makeCode3=DODGE&searchRadius=100&minPrice=15000&listingId=329531201&listingIndex=3&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2010&zip=45359&sellerTypes=b&maxPrice=20000&showcaseListingId=336778232&mmt=%5BBMW%5B%5D%5B%5DMB%5B%5D%5B%5DDODGE%5BMAGNUM%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&makeCode2=MB&showcaseOwnerId=343071&makeCode1=BMW&modelCode3=MAGNUM&startYear=2005&firstRecord=176&makeCode3=DODGE&searchRadius=100&minPrice=15000&listingId=335303056&listingIndex=14&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2010&zip=45359&sellerTypes=b&maxPrice=20000&showcaseListingId=336778232&mmt=%5BBMW%5B%5D%5B%5DMB%5B%5D%5B%5DDODGE%5BMAGNUM%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&makeCode2=MB&showcaseOwnerId=343071&makeCode1=BMW&modelCode3=MAGNUM&startYear=2005&firstRecord=226&makeCode3=DODGE&searchRadius=100&minPrice=15000&listingId=336226234&Log=0

In the Magnum I am currently averaging 16 miles to the gallon though. And its traction control leaves a lot to be desired.

[smashweights]

I can get any of the subi's in a manual. I'm not dead set on a manual, just preferable.

Just trying to see what all is out there.

I'd bet you'd like the Outback H-6. I just got a Legacy 2.5i Limited last year and I love it. Definitely going to consider one of the newer Outbacks whenever our family eventually expands. Get the limited edition with winter package, very nice.

[JStump]

I guess I dont know just how much 2000lbs is. It seems like a big number for a smaller vehicle, I feel like trucks are rated at 2000 lbs of towing or is that maybe the rating for using the bumper to tow?

[Gump]

My 2012 6 banger outback will tow 3000 pounds. Gets 25-27 highway, 23 average. Would get closer to 30 if I drove flat roads. Towing gets 23 highway. No power issues for towing. It does great. 300 pound tongue weight. Tows two quads fine, a third would be no problem. Not a fan of the traction control. If you're stuck it limits wheel spin. Turn it off and off you go. Great car so far.

[smashweights]

IIRC, either they don't offer or it's pointless to get a manual with the new CVTs they put in the later models.

[oldschoolsdime92]

I guess I dont know just how much 2000lbs is. It seems like a big number for a smaller vehicle, I feel like trucks are rated at 2000 lbs of towing or is that maybe the rating for using the bumper to tow?

2000 lbs is my 6x10 trailer and 2 or 3 motorcycles depending on the bikes.

[2talltim]

I pulled 2 bikes and a trailer around 2000lbs (ish) with a impala with no problems and still got 20 mpgs(30mps without towing). I could have towed more could not even tell it was there

Edited December 30, 2012 by 2talltim

[oldschoolsdime92]

I've been Eyeing this up...

http://iphone.wagnersubaru.com/index.htm#certified_p_2FSubaru_p_2F2011-Subaru-Outback-a8088f470a0a006400ebe108d8e6d759_p_2Ehtm

[shadyone]

2000lbs isn't much to tow. Most trucks are rated upwards of 10,000.

[BadTrainDriver]

Nissan GTR.

End thread

[Hoblick]

even though im not a big fan of them.. Honda Ridgeline?

[smashweights]

I've been Eyeing this up...

http://iphone.wagnersubaru.com/index.htm#certified_p_2FSubaru_p_2F2011-Subaru-Outback-a8088f470a0a006400ebe108d8e6d759_p_2Ehtm

Will the H-4 be enough power for towing all that? And a white limited? You and I will match ;-) The heated leather and harman/kardon systems are nice.

Edited December 30, 2012 by smashweights

[Dubguy85]

The wife and I are actually thinking of the outback as well.. I like it!

[twowheelsnake]

Get the Subaru. Trust me on this one

[imprez55]

Well, the impreza is rated at 3000lbs in the uk (manual trans) so I'm not sure why it doesn't fit your bill.

[aforrest4]

I tow a 5x8 & 2 bikes with my Pontiac Grand prix.

Get between 21 & 23 depending on speed, as long as the trailer doesn't have a gate on it.

You should be fine with just about any 4 dr, as long as you can find that a proper hitch is available for that weight.

[TSB67]

2000lbs is equivalent to 1 ton.

My six cylinder Nissan truck is rated for almost 6500lbs. The Nissan Titan is rated for almost 10' date='000lbs.[/quote']

My truck is rated to pull 7200 but that doesn't mean shit if you can only put 500 on the bumper. I think a realistic max on a bumper hitch without some trick load-leveling is probably about 7.5x rated tongue weight.

I tried towing a ~5500lb trailer once and failed miserably.

[oldschoolsdime92]

Well, the impreza is rated at 3000lbs in the uk (manual trans) so I'm not sure why it doesn't fit your bill.

Where do you find that? I've not been able to find any tow specs for a new impreza.