Buying an SUV to tow...which one to get

[5bass]

Tahoe. And if you get stuck in the mud in Kentucky at the boat ramp with the trailer attached, you can still get out. Burley knows all about that.

[scronny101]

I have an 08 traiblazer, 6cyclinder, 4x4 and it does pretty well towing my 285 stratos.

[Fishing Rhino]

Lexus doesn't make a truck....they are just glorified cars.

They do make an SUV, which is similar to Expeditions, Trailblazers, etc.

They have three models, the LX, GX and RX.  Rule out the RX.  Nice vehicle but not suitable for the prerequisites listed.

The LX would handle them all nicely.  Seats eight, 383 horsepower, but new, starts at over seventy grand.  Used ?.  

The GX is a possibility.  Seats five to eight, 263 horsepower V8.  Starts at about 48,000 new.  Used ?

They are upscaled Toyotas.  The Toys would probably serve as well, and cost less.

[Bigs]

ok easy on the lexus bashing. I have owned 3 of them over the last few years and they are by far the best vehicles on the road and alot more then glorified toyotas. My gs400 was the fastest production sedan in the world when it came out in 1998 and still hauls like a bat out of hell.

I really want a lexus lx450 or 470 or a land cruiser but for the money I could have an 05 expedition with low miles or a tahoe. I looked at a 2005 tahoe today with a bullet hole in the door, fun times lol.

I also looked at a 2001 2 wheel drive crew cab f150 with the triton engine for 7500 out the door, best part was it has 70k miles and looks almost new. Bad part is it has a rejection sticker on the windshield and needs 4 new tires to pass. Also stinks like smoke inside and I am not a smoker. Tires cost a fortune , not to mention I dont buy cars unless they have current inspection. Plus I dont want the 5.4 engine, I want the good ole 4.6. But it is the best deal in my area I can find , or at least the best deal that doesnt seem shadey. I also found some nice expeditions and tahoes with high miles for under 5 grand but I rather not take any chances. Esp when dealing with domestic cars which are not reliable after 100k miles. I have ruled out mitsubishis, dodge, 4runners, and anything with over 80k miles. Pickins are slim for what I want, at least in my price range. I'll keep lookin till the right one comes along. Thanks for all the feedback.

[riverfisher]

My 97 Expedition Eddy Bauer has 178,000 miles on it and still tow's like a banchee. I wouldn't hesitate to tow my boat acrossed country !! It has been one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned. The only money I have put in it was for basic maintenance. I have vowed not to get rid of it until I hit 300,000 or it just dies then Ill get another!!

[tkite16]

 If you dont pull with a Ford or Chevy full size vehicle you are settling for at least third best.  **** have not figured out trucks yet. Go to you tube and watch tundra ,silverado and f-150 tests.

[Nitro 882]

My 97 Expedition Eddy Bauer has 178,000 miles on it and still tow's like a banchee. I wouldn't hesitate to tow my boat acrossed country !! It has been one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned. The only money I have put in it was for basic maintenance. I have vowed not to get rid of it until I hit 300,000 or it just dies then Ill get another!!

I have exactly the same story. 178k but a 2000. Love it!

[Bigs]

just to update my thread, I bought a 1999 Eddie Bauer Expedition tonight with 92,900 miles . Burgundy on very clean tan leather. Got it for 6400 out the door all fees included. Has the 5.4 liter triton engine, 1 owner local car and the carfax showed the same dealership did every oil change and service to the truck since it was new, no accidents either. So Im happy. Now my question is , how hard is it gonna be to wire in a 4 and 5 prong out back since it only came with that weird lookin round thing on the hitch. Alot of fords I have seen have the 4 prong but not this one, oh well.  Im bout to pick up a champion I think and it has 5 prong on the trailer, and my other trailer for my tracker pro guide has a 4 prong.