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orggardn
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013

Is there a gas efficient SUV with decent tow capacity?

We're in the market for a new tow vehicle. With the youngest heading off to college in a few weeks, DW and I are heading back out on the camping trail. Our 2003 Astro has run the good race and is read...
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Lowsuv
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Jul 27, 2013
An early duramax pickup (2001 to 2004 or so ) with low miles is your best shot .
the ones with 520 foot pounds of torque.
you will need to get one from a private party to make sure that it has been cared for .
if you buy from the dealer they do everything necessary to make you think the rig had an easy life .
maybe a cummins of the same vintage from a private party .
the later model trucks with 765 foot pounds of torque use more fuel to get the power .

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