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Windwalker55
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Dec 28, 2013

Suggestions for tow vehicle with good mpg

My daughter wants to buy a new/used 4WD vehicle that gets good mileage yet pulls up to about 4,000 pounds. Any suggestions?

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  • Check the towing ability of the Ford Flex. With the Ecoboost 3.5L, it should be able to tow 5,000 pounds. The engine is more power than needed. I think it can seat up to 7.

    Fred.
  • rrupert wrote:
    Toyota Tacoma

    I like the Taco, and wish I had one myself, but many full-size pickups get better mileage. So if mileage is one of the bigger criteria, my opinion would exclude the Tacoma. A Highlander might be a good choice for only 4,000# though.
  • She could look at the new Ram's with the Ecodiesel.