Oh no! (Yet another tow vehicle thread)
02-07-2007, 02:02 PM
#91
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I will check out some of the Toyos on the way home tonight.
However:
1. Tacoma - no V8 option - not enough towing capacity.
2. 4Runner - Not a big fan of the traditional SUV look. Plus it is significantly more $$ than a Sport Trac.
3. Tundra - Holy crap is that thing huge!
-Z-man.
However:
1. Tacoma - no V8 option - not enough towing capacity.
2. 4Runner - Not a big fan of the traditional SUV look. Plus it is significantly more $$ than a Sport Trac.
3. Tundra - Holy crap is that thing huge!
-Z-man.
02-07-2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1957 356
Used my 4wd this weekend and promptly ran off the road in the snow and hit a road sign. Back to car control class for me.
02-07-2007, 02:43 PM
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Damn, good point Gary. At least I wasn't towing my car when it happened. I was on the way to pick it up 
Maybe I can get it all over with before the track days start.
Maybe I can get it all over with before the track days start.
02-07-2007, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1957 356
Damn, good point Gary. At least I wasn't towing my car when it happened. I was on the way to pick it up
Maybe I can get it all over with before the track days start.
Maybe I can get it all over with before the track days start.
02-07-2007, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
What's the matter? Can't you wimpy girlie man get around with 2WD? Unless you're back in the woods or plowing snow it is unecessary. I ran my old Suburban with 2WD for 140,000 and never had a problem in the snow. And when did you ever use 4WD to tow? Most people who buy those big 4X4s hardly ever use that feature. Huge waste of money.
02-07-2007, 04:23 PM
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HAHAHAHAHA! Pops!!!!!!!!!! LMAO
02-07-2007, 04:23 PM
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02-07-2007, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
HAHAHAHAHA! Pops!!!!!!!!!! LMAO
02-07-2007, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Yeah, well around here the roads are paved. Great stuff, that asphalt.
02-07-2007, 05:41 PM
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I think a v8 4runner w/ 7,000lbs capacity would be a good choice. I was going to get a new truck, but decide on the Nissan Armada SUV(9,000lbs capacity). I have an open trailer and got to thinking, I didn't want to have to unload the open truck bed with all my supplies/tools/spares when I stay at the hotel. With the SUV, I can leave them locked in the back.
Also, if I do stay at the track, it makes for a nice place to sleep. (I'm only 5'8" so I fit comfortably in the back area.
Also, if I do stay at the track, it makes for a nice place to sleep. (I'm only 5'8" so I fit comfortably in the back area.
02-07-2007, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Quiet down Sonny. We don't want the old folks here to get a stroke from laughing too hard.
02-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tchandler
Also, if I do stay at the track, it makes for a nice place to sleep. (I'm only 5'8" so I fit comfortably in the back area.
-Z
02-07-2007, 06:35 PM
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I have slept quite comfortably in the back of my Yukon XL, and plan to do so again this coming weekend.
Remove the 3rd row of seats, put down a comforter & pillows, and presto! Instant *******' Wagon!! I'll crack the windows slightly to manage the methane concentration, and I sleep very well.
I am 6'4" tall, by the way, and have plenty of room w/o even having to be diagonal.
Remove the 3rd row of seats, put down a comforter & pillows, and presto! Instant *******' Wagon!! I'll crack the windows slightly to manage the methane concentration, and I sleep very well.
I am 6'4" tall, by the way, and have plenty of room w/o even having to be diagonal.
02-07-2007, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Remove the 3rd row of seats, put down a comforter & pillows, and presto! Instant *******' Wagon!! I'll crack the windows slightly to manage the methane concentration, and I sleep very well.
-Z