Need Dinghy Ideas, but not a Truck/Jeep/SUV
Hello All, and I apologize in advance if this has been covered, but I couldn't find specific ideas for cars. We plan to probably get DH a new car in the next few months (new to him, as we usually b...
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Well, you have the 2013 Dinghy guide now, so that should show you most if not all options out there.
As you've already probably found, if it must be automatic transmission, that rules out some options when it comes to 4 down towing. Since you don't want a pickup or SUV and need good mileage, that rules out a bunch of options many people on here like as well (Honda CRV, various Jeeps, etc). You still have some options, though.
Given that you want good fuel mileage, and automatic tranny, I'm going to shamelessly 'plug' for the toad vehicle we have, and highly recommend you look into it or something like it: One of Ford's hybrid vehicles, the Ford Fusion Hybrid or Cmax hybrid.
The mileage is just about unbeatable, and its one of the most simple and easy automatics to tow 4 down. No need to disconnect battery or fuses, no crazy procedure requiring you to start and run the engine every few hours like many automatic tranny vehicles do...None of that. Just hitch it up, throw it in neutral and go. Can tow up to 70 mph no problems. And, its really cool to have when camping, since it can run completely silent in electric vehicle mode at slow speeds.
The kind of everyday use you describe, long commute through city traffic, is also a very good reason to consider a hybrid - City commuting is where a hybrid really 'shines' and does really, really good on fuel mileage. You'd probably average around 48-50 mpg in everyday commuting with it like I do, if not better. You should definitely look into one.
As you've already probably found, if it must be automatic transmission, that rules out some options when it comes to 4 down towing. Since you don't want a pickup or SUV and need good mileage, that rules out a bunch of options many people on here like as well (Honda CRV, various Jeeps, etc). You still have some options, though.
Given that you want good fuel mileage, and automatic tranny, I'm going to shamelessly 'plug' for the toad vehicle we have, and highly recommend you look into it or something like it: One of Ford's hybrid vehicles, the Ford Fusion Hybrid or Cmax hybrid.
The mileage is just about unbeatable, and its one of the most simple and easy automatics to tow 4 down. No need to disconnect battery or fuses, no crazy procedure requiring you to start and run the engine every few hours like many automatic tranny vehicles do...None of that. Just hitch it up, throw it in neutral and go. Can tow up to 70 mph no problems. And, its really cool to have when camping, since it can run completely silent in electric vehicle mode at slow speeds.
The kind of everyday use you describe, long commute through city traffic, is also a very good reason to consider a hybrid - City commuting is where a hybrid really 'shines' and does really, really good on fuel mileage. You'd probably average around 48-50 mpg in everyday commuting with it like I do, if not better. You should definitely look into one.
