Tow Vehicle BMW X5 3.0 or Cayenne
08-22-2009, 11:36 AM
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buy a used 2003 diesel dodge 2500 regular cab. Let it be your "utlitiy" truck for the next 20 years.
i use a dodge power wagon, but it is a gas engine, and i prefer the cummins diesel for mileage.
my new tow rig is now a cummins diesel dodge.
If i were buying a sport ute to tow, i would go with the the Range Rover cause im a sucker for retro....
i use a dodge power wagon, but it is a gas engine, and i prefer the cummins diesel for mileage.
my new tow rig is now a cummins diesel dodge.
If i were buying a sport ute to tow, i would go with the the Range Rover cause im a sucker for retro....
08-22-2009, 02:49 PM
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I use my small truck as my daily driver (Tacoma). Gonna sell it though for a 3/4 ton Sierra or Silverado to handle my towing duties.
08-22-2009, 03:15 PM
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Wife's daily driver (when she isn't driving the 993 Targa).
Her 2nd Excursion diesel....God, how I love that truck.
It could tow a Cayenne And a trailer And a race car....
Her 2nd Excursion diesel....God, how I love that truck.
It could tow a Cayenne And a trailer And a race car....
08-22-2009, 09:41 PM
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Unfortunately I don't have room for a utility vehicle to sit around.
Well, I did a little more digging in visiting my BMW and Porsche shops in town and here is what I found. I can spec out an '10 BMW X5 xDrive35 (diesel) (265hp/426 lbs torque, 26mpg) for around $50K with the various incentives. The car would be ready in the Sept timeframe. The other option is a base Cayenne '09 (290hp/273 lbs torque, 19mpg) with similar options for around $53K. I believe Porsche has the better financing with 1.9% which is very nice. The Cayenne S is another +12K so that car is out of my price range.
So, you can guess where I am leaning towards if I pull the trigger. It was nice not having a car payment..
Well, I did a little more digging in visiting my BMW and Porsche shops in town and here is what I found. I can spec out an '10 BMW X5 xDrive35 (diesel) (265hp/426 lbs torque, 26mpg) for around $50K with the various incentives. The car would be ready in the Sept timeframe. The other option is a base Cayenne '09 (290hp/273 lbs torque, 19mpg) with similar options for around $53K. I believe Porsche has the better financing with 1.9% which is very nice. The Cayenne S is another +12K so that car is out of my price range.
So, you can guess where I am leaning towards if I pull the trigger. It was nice not having a car payment..
08-23-2009, 09:39 AM
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08-23-2009, 01:50 PM
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A diesel vehicle is a better choice if you can justify it; however, I use a CTT with an open trailer and it works great. The only drawback is in the fact that you have to fuel up every 250-300 miles.
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08-23-2009, 07:48 PM
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Always go diesel if you have the choice.
Apart from wheelbase, there is no substitute for torque.
BTW, on the X5d, do they offer heavy duty cooling/electrical/tow package?
08-23-2009, 09:25 PM
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I don't think BMW offers any type of heavy duty cooling/eletrical/tow package. My guess is this will have to be aftermarket. I will ask to confirm, but I am expecting they will say no.
08-24-2009, 01:37 AM
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best car beside my GT3 is my GMC 2500HD. thinking of buying another 3500 dually. why ? i dont know. i'll take that over my pepper GTS any day. i love trucks now.
08-24-2009, 01:59 PM
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Amen on the big truck. I bought a F-350 crew cab dually diesel a number of years ago and love it. If you are going to do any towing, just take the plunge and get the right vehicle from the start
08-24-2009, 02:12 PM
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